White Mountain

City in Nome Census Area, Alaska

Aerial view of White Mountain, Alaska
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White Mountain is a city in Nome Census Area, Alaska, with 185 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 62 ft (19 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Golovin, 14.7 miles SE.

About White Mountain

White Mountain (Inupiaq: Nasirvik, Nachirvik, or Nachizrvik) is a city in Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, White Mountain had a population of 185. The city is an Iġaluŋmiut (Fish River tribe) Inupiat village, with historical influences from and relationships with Qawiaraq (Mary's Igloo) Inupiat and Golovin and Elim Yup’iks. 86.2% of the population is Alaska Native or part Native. Subsistence activities are prevalent. White Mountain is the only village on the Seward Peninsula located inland, not on the ocean.

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Living in White Mountain

Median household income
$62,500
Median home value
$105,900
Median rent
$825/mo
Median age
32
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White Mountain, AK population

White Mountain had 185 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census185
Density103 per sq mi (40 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

White Mountain at a glance

StateAlaska (AK)
CountyNome Census Area
TypeCity
Population185 (2020)
Land area1.80 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Water area0.24 sq mi (0.63 km²)
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates64.6824° N, 163.4128° W
ZIP code99784
Census code (GEOID)0284070

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about White Mountain

What county is White Mountain in?

White Mountain is in Nome Census Area, Alaska.

What is the population of White Mountain, AK?

185 people lived in White Mountain at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of White Mountain, AK?

The ZIP code of White Mountain is 99784.

What is the elevation of White Mountain?

62 feet (19 m) above sea level.

What towns are near White Mountain?

Golovin (14.7 mi), Elim (33.9 mi).

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