What is the population of Nelson Lagoon, Alaska?

Nelson Lagoon has a population of approximately 78 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Nelson Lagoon, Alaska located?

Nelson Lagoon is located in Alaska, United States, at approximate coordinates 55.8366°, -161.6358°.

What is the median household income in Nelson Lagoon?

The median household income in Nelson Lagoon is approximately $77,917 based on the most recent open data.

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Nelson Lagoon

AlaskaCDP

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Total population

Median home value

$205,800

Bachelor's+

Median income

$77,917

Nelson Lagoon$78k

National$74k

Weather46°F · Scattered Rain Showers

Coordinates55.84°, -161.64°

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

Overview

Nelson Lagoon is a census-designated place (CDP) in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, United States. At the 2020 census the population was 41, down from 52 in 2010 and 83 in 2000.

History & geography

Demographics & economy

Median age

53.7

Median home value

$205,800

Housing units

Poverty rate

21.8%

Unemployment

Race & ethnicity

White

10.3%

Black

Asian

Hispanic

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

Geography

Latitude

55.8366

Longitude

-161.6358

Water area

58.88 mi²

View on OpenStreetMap

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

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon

46°F

Scattered Rain Showers

Tonight

37°F

Chance Rain Showers

Tuesday

42°F

Scattered Rain Showers

Tuesday Night

36°F

Scattered Rain Showers

Wednesday

43°F

Scattered Rain Showers

Wednesday Night

35°F

Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Forecast for Nelson Lagoon, AK from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)

857

Largest magnitude

5.3

Largest event

2016-06-29

Most recent

M 2.8 — 2026-09-04
50 km NW of Nelson Lagoon, Alaska
M 3.3 — 2026-09-01
1 km SE of Nelson Lagoon, Alaska
M 3.7 — 2026-08-20
7 km SW of Sand Point, Alaska
M 3.6 — 2026-08-02
25 km ENE of King Cove, Alaska
M 2.9 — 2026-07-30
46 km SW of Sand Point, Alaska
M 2.8 — 2026-07-28
30 km E of Nelson Lagoon, Alaska

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

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

Nearby places in Alaska

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)

2.48

Annual solar (kWh/m²)

905

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)

219

Avg daily Wikipedia views

Attention level

Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Nelson Lagoon

It Started in Alaska - The First Ever Village Public Safety Officer (VPSO) Memoir from Alaska

2025

Subsistence harvests and uses of birds and eggs in four communities of the Aleutian Islands area

James A. Fall · 1998

Alaskan fisheries

United States. Congress. House. Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries · 1940

American Film

American Film Institute · 1975

Search results from Open Library.

Recent natural events nearby

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

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
• USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
• iNaturalist
• Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
• Wikipedia Pageviews API
• Open Library