Shaktoolik
City in Nome Census Area, Alaska

Shaktoolik is a city in Nome Census Area, Alaska, with 212 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 23 ft (7 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Unalakleet, 34.2 miles S.
- 212residents (2020 Census)
- 23 ftelevation · 7 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.8 km²
- 199 / sq mipopulation density
- 99771ZIP code
About Shaktoolik
Shaktoolik (Inupiaq: Saktuliq, IPA: [sɑktuleq]; Central Yupik: Cagtuleq) is a city in Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Shaktoolik had a population of 212. Shaktoolik is one of a number of Alaskan communities threatened by erosion and related global warming effects. The community has been relocated twice.
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Living in Shaktoolik
- Median household income
- $80,417
- Median home value
- $92,100
- Median age
- 27.3
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Shaktoolik had 212 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 212 |
|---|---|
| Density | 199 per sq mi (77 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shaktoolik at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Nome Census Area |
| Type | City |
| Population | 212 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.07 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 64.3563° N, 161.1962° W |
| ZIP code | 99771 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0268890 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shaktoolik
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Frequently asked questions about Shaktoolik
What county is Shaktoolik in?
Shaktoolik is in Nome Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Shaktoolik, AK?
212 people lived in Shaktoolik at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shaktoolik, AK?
The ZIP code of Shaktoolik is 99771.
What is the elevation of Shaktoolik?
23 feet (7 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shaktoolik?
Unalakleet (34.2 mi), Elim (36.9 mi), Koyuk (40.5 mi).
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