Moving to Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska

The current estimated population of Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska is 334, with 51.8% male and 48.2% female. The village has maintained a stable population, known for its location above the Arctic Circle and its traditional Iñupiat culture.

City Facts

• Year founded: 1959 (incorporated)
• County: North Slope Borough
• Land area: 4.9 square miles
• Population density: Approximately 68 people per square mile
• Area code: 907
• Zip code: 99721

Geography and Location

Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska, is located in the North Slope Borough, in the central Brooks Range, above the Arctic Circle. The village is home to the Iñupiat people, who have lived in the region for thousands of years. Anaktuvuk Pass is one of the most remote communities in Alaska, accessible only by air, and is surrounded by stunning Arctic landscapes, including mountains, tundra, and rivers. The village’s location makes it a hub for traditional subsistence activities, such as hunting and fishing. Anaktuvuk Pass is known for its unique cultural heritage and its connection to the natural environment.

Demographics

Median resident age: 25.7 years
Median household income: $52,500
Median house value: $112,500

Population by Race

Races in Anaktuvuk Pass:

• American Indian (88.3%)
• White Non-Hispanic (9.6%)
• Black (1.4%)
• Hispanic (0.7%)
• Other race (0.7%)
• Two or more races (0.7%)

Ancestries: German (1.4%), Norwegian (1.4%), Dutch (1.1%).

Land area: 4.8 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Anaktuvuk Pass

• High school or higher: 69.5%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 11.7%
• Graduate or professional degree: 5.2%
• Unemployed: 33.3%
• Mean travel time to work: 6.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Anaktuvuk Pass city

• Never married: 51.8%
• Now married: 41.0%
• Separated: 0.0%
• Widowed: 2.3%
• Divorced: 5.0%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +20 (+7.6%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Anaktuvuk Pass:

• FAIRBANKS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 359 miles; FAIRBANKS, AK)
• SAMUEL SIMMONDS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 410 miles; BARROW, AK)
• VALLEY HOSPITAL (about 487 miles; PALMER, AK)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Anaktuvuk Pass:

• PROSPECT CREEK (about 120 miles; PROSPECT CREEK, AK; Abbreviation: PPC)
• GALBRAITH LAKE (about 157 miles; GALBRAITH LAKE, AK; Abbreviation: GBH)
• UGNU-KUPARUK (about 211 miles; KUPARUK, AK; Abbreviation: UBW)

Other public-use airports nearest to Anaktuvuk Pass:

• ANAKTUVUK PASS (about 2 miles; ANAKTUVUK PASS, AK; Abbreviation: AKP)
• BETTLES (about 88 miles; BETTLES, AK; Abbreviation: BTT)
• UMIAT (about 89 miles; UMIAT, AK; Abbreviation: UMT)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Anaktuvuk Pass:

• UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS (about 352 miles; FAIRBANKS, AK; Full-time enrollment: 5,034)
• UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE (about 496 miles; ANCHORAGE, AK; Full-time enrollment: 9,453)
• PENINSULA COLLEGE (about 2395 miles; PORT ANGELES, WA; Full-time enrollment: 2,374)
• WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (about 2423 miles; BELLINGHAM, WA; Full-time enrollment: 11,889)
• WHATCOM COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 2425 miles; BELLINGHAM, WA; Full-time enrollment: 2,656)
• SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE (about 2443 miles; MT VERNON, WA; Full-time enrollment: 3,420)
• OLYMPIC COLLEGE (about 2460 miles; BREMERTON, WA; Full-time enrollment: 3,889)

Public primary/middle school in Anaktuvuk Pass:

• NUNAMIUT SCHOOL (Students: 86; Location: 114 ILLINOIS ST; Grades: PK – 12)