What is the population of Kipnuk, Alaska?

Kipnuk has a population of approximately 706 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Kipnuk, Alaska located?

Kipnuk is located in Alaska, United States, at approximate coordinates 59.9375°, -164.0622°.

What is the median household income in Kipnuk?

The median household income in Kipnuk is approximately $45,250 based on the most recent open data.

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Kipnuk

Total population

706

Median home value

$51,000

3.6%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$45,250

Kipnuk$45k

National$74k

Founded

1968

Air quality index

27Good

Elevation11 m

Land area52.6 km²

Weather42°F · Mostly Sunny

Coordinates59.94°, -164.06°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1968

Elevation

11 m

Area

52.6 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Kipnuk is a census-designated place (CDP) in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Kipnuk had a population of 704.

History & geography

History

In October 2025, the low-lying town was severely damaged by the remnants of Typhoon Halong which caused flooding from ocean.

Geography

Kipnuk is located at (59.937619, -164.043926). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it (1.22%) is water. Kipnuk is served by Kipnuk Airport.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

25.7

Median home value

$51,000

Housing units

174

Poverty rate

48.3%

Unemployment

30.7%

Race & ethnicity

White

0.7%

Black

0.7%

Asian

Hispanic

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

59.9375

Longitude

-164.0622

Water area

0.31 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon

42°F

Mostly Sunny

Tonight

32°F

Mostly Cloudy

Tuesday

40°F

Mostly Sunny

Tuesday Night

31°F

Mostly Cloudy

Wednesday

38°F

Mostly Sunny

Wednesday Night

35°F

Partly Cloudy

Forecast for Kipnuk, AK from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

US AQI — Good

PM2.5 (µg/m³)

3.7

PM10 (µg/m³)

4.8

Ozone (µg/m³)

NO₂ (µg/m³)

0.1

Current readings from Open-Meteo Air Quality API (Copernicus CAMS European reanalysis).

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

43%

Diabetes

17.5%

Adult obesity

42.9%

Binge drinking

15%

Adult smoking

37.8%

No leisure activity

39.7%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

138

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Short-billed Gull
Larus brachyrhynchus Richardson, 1831 · Aves
7
Glaucous Gull
Larus hyperboreus Gunnerus, 1767 · Aves
6
Sabine's Gull
Xema sabini (Sabine, 1819) · Aves
6
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons (Scopoli, 1769) · Aves
6
Arctic Tern
Sterna paradisaea Pontoppidan, 1763 · Aves
6
Savannah Sparrow
Passerculus sandwichensis (J.F.Gmelin, 1789) · Aves
6
Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
6
Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri (Cabanis, 1857) · Aves
5

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Chief Paul Memorial School
Other · Kipnuk · 189 students · 18.9:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)

Largest magnitude

3.1

Largest event

2020-12-02

Most recent

M 2.9 — 2022-12-31
24 km SE of Kongiganak, Alaska
M 3.1 — 2020-12-02
65 km SW of Kipnuk, Alaska

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

Lena Atti

Native Alaskan artist and expert grass weaver

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

Geography & sun

Nearby airports

Public attention

Books about this place

Recent natural events nearby

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Polemonium acutiflorum

Seen 2023-06-29

Research-grade observations from iNaturalist (within ~15 mi).

Nearest stream gauge

Events

Gallery

Sources

• Wikipedia
• US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
• NOAA National Weather Service
• Wikidata
• Open-Meteo Air Quality (CAMS)
• USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
• NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
• GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
• iNaturalist
• CDC PLACES