Utqiaġvik
City in North Slope Borough, Alaska
Utqiaġvik is a city in North Slope Borough, Alaska, with 4,927 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level.
- 4,927residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 18.8 sq miland area · 48.6 km²
- 262 / sq mipopulation density
- 99723ZIP code
About Utqiaġvik
Utqiaġvik, formerly known as Barrow from 1825 to 2016, is the borough seat and largest city of the North Slope Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. Located north of the Arctic Circle, it is one of the northernmost cities and towns in the world and the northernmost in the United States, with nearby Point Barrow as the country's northernmost point.
Utqiaġvik's population was 4,927 at the 2020 census, an increase from 4,212 in 2010. It is the 12th-most populated city in Alaska.
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Living in Utqiaġvik
- Median household income
- $115,313
- Median home value
- $311,400
- Median rent
- $1,360/mo
- Median age
- 34.4
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Utqiaġvik had 4,927 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,927 |
|---|---|
| Density | 262 per sq mi (101 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Utqiaġvik at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | North Slope Borough |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,927 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.77 sq mi (48.6 km²) |
| Water area | 2.70 sq mi (7.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 71.2644° N, 156.7537° W |
| ZIP code | 99723 |
| Official website | utqiagvik.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0281920 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions about Utqiaġvik
What county is Utqiaġvik in?
Utqiaġvik is in North Slope Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Utqiaġvik, AK?
4,927 people lived in Utqiaġvik at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Utqiaġvik, AK?
The ZIP code of Utqiaġvik is 99723.
What is the elevation of Utqiaġvik?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
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