Shishmaref
City in Nome Census Area, Alaska
Shishmaref is a city in Nome Census Area, Alaska, with 576 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level.
- 576residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 6.0 km²
- 249 / sq mipopulation density
About Shishmaref
Shishmaref ( SHISH-mə-ref; Inupiaq: Qigiqtaq, IPA: [qixiqtaq] or Kigiqtaq; Russian: Шишмарёв, IPA: [ʂɨʂmɐˈrʲɵf]) is a city in the Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States. It is located on Sarichef Island in the Chukchi Sea, just north of the Bering Strait and five miles from the mainland. Shishmaref lies within the Bering Land Bridge National Preserve. As of the 2020 census, Shishmaref had a population of 576.
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Living in Shishmaref
- Median household income
- $61,458
- Median home value
- $109,400
- Median rent
- $950/mo
- Median age
- 33
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Shishmaref had 576 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 576 |
|---|---|
| Density | 249 per sq mi (96 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shishmaref at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Nome Census Area |
| Type | City |
| Population | 576 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.31 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Water area | 4.95 sq mi (12.83 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 66.2381° N, 166.1106° W |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0269770 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions about Shishmaref
What county is Shishmaref in?
Shishmaref is in Nome Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Shishmaref, AK?
576 people lived in Shishmaref at the 2020 Census.
What is the elevation of Shishmaref?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
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