Unalakleet
City in Nome Census Area, Alaska
Unalakleet is a city in Nome Census Area, Alaska, with 765 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Shaktoolik, 34.2 miles N.
- 765residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 2.8 sq miland area · 7.4 km²
- 269 / sq mipopulation density
About Unalakleet
Unalakleet ( YOO-nə-lə-kleet; Inupiaq: Uŋalaqłiq, IPA: [uŋɐlɑχɬeq] or Uŋalaqłiit; Yup'ik: Ungalaqliit; Koyukon: Kk'aadoleetno’) is a town in Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States, in the western part of the state. As of the 2020 census, Unalakleet had a population of 765. Unalakleet is known in the region and around Alaska for its salmon and king crab harvests; the residents rely for much of their diet on caribou, ptarmigan, oogruk (bearded seal), and various salmon species.
Unalakleet is also known for its aesthetic value. It is located next to the Bering Sea and the large, clean Unalakleet River. The landscape also has trees, tundra, and hills behind it.
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Living in Unalakleet
- Median household income
- $87,292
- Median home value
- $221,400
- Median rent
- $1,188/mo
- Median age
- 36.8
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Unalakleet had 765 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 765 |
|---|---|
| Density | 269 per sq mi (104 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Unalakleet at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Nome Census Area |
| Type | City |
| Population | 765 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.85 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Water area | 2.10 sq mi (5.44 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 63.8930° N, 160.7958° W |
| Official website | kawerak.org/communities/unalakleet.html |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0280660 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
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Frequently asked questions about Unalakleet
What county is Unalakleet in?
Unalakleet is in Nome Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Unalakleet, AK?
765 people lived in Unalakleet at the 2020 Census.
What is the elevation of Unalakleet?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Unalakleet?
Shaktoolik (34.2 mi).
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