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Utqiaġvik, AK

Founded 1959North Slope BoroughElev. 3 m
Population
4,850
Median home
$282,400
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
5
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Utqiaġvik

Utqiaġvik is a city in Alaska with about 4,850 residents. Utqiaġvik was founded in 1959 and sits in North Slope Borough. The median age is 30.7 and the median household income is $89,038. Homes carry a median value of $282,400, and about 44% of residents own where they live. Around 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 11 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
4,850
Median age
30.7
Median household income
$89,038
Per-capita income
$38,603
Poverty rate
9.1%
High-school grad or higher
84.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
Unemployment
9.3%
Avg. commute
11.3 min
Work from home
7.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White14.3%
Hispanic or Latino7.9%
Black1.6%
Asian7.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts39.3%
Sales & office24.3%
Service15.1%
Production, transportation & material moving15%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$282,400
Median gross rent
$1,190/mo
Owner-occupied
44.3%
Median year built
1985
Households
1,512
Avg. household size
3.08

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Utqiaġvik has 5 public schools1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading18%
Math18%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Barrow High SchoolHighGrades 912
Kiita Learning CommunityHighGrades 912
Eben Hopson Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 68
Fred Ipalook ElementaryElementaryGrades -15
Star of the North Secondary School

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Utqiaġvik vs Alaska and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Utqiaġvik.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · North Slope County
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
AvalancheVery Low
EarthquakeVery Low
Ice stormVery Low
LandslideVery Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Utqiaġvik is in North Slope County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Utqiaġvik was founded in 1959 and sits in North Slope Borough. Elevation ~3 m.

Map of Utqiaġvik
Utqiaġvik, AK
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Nearby cities
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Common questions

Utqiaġvik — frequently asked

What is the population of Utqiaġvik, Alaska?
Utqiaġvik has a population of about 4,850, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Utqiaġvik?
The median home value in Utqiaġvik is $282,400, and the median gross rent is $1,190/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Utqiaġvik face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates North Slope County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, winter weather, avalanche.
How many schools are in Utqiaġvik?
Utqiaġvik has 5 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Utqiaġvik?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Utqiaġvik. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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