Wales
City in Nome Census Area, Alaska
Wales is a city in Nome Census Area, Alaska, with 168 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 26 ft (8 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Diomede, 26.3 miles NW.
- 168residents (2020 Census)
- 26 ftelevation · 8 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.8 km²
- 75 / sq mipopulation density
- 99783ZIP code
About Wales
Wales (Inupiaq: Kiŋigin, IPA: [kiŋiɣin]) is a city in the Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Wales had a population of 168. It is the westernmost city on the North American mainland, although Adak, located on Adak Island, is the westernmost city in Alaska. Wales Airport serves Wales with flights on Bering Air and Ravn Alaska to Nome.
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Living in Wales
- Median household income
- $37,188
- Median home value
- $95,000
- Median age
- 21.5
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Wales had 168 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 168 |
|---|---|
| Density | 75 per sq mi (29 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wales at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Nome Census Area |
| Type | City |
| Population | 168 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.24 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 65.6061° N, 168.0710° W |
| ZIP code | 99783 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0282860 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
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Frequently asked questions about Wales
What county is Wales in?
Wales is in Nome Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Wales, AK?
168 people lived in Wales at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wales, AK?
The ZIP code of Wales is 99783.
What is the elevation of Wales?
26 feet (8 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wales?
Diomede (26.3 mi).
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