Ambler, Alaska Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

The current estimated population of Ambler, Alaska is 275, with 53.5% male and 46.5% female. The town has seen little population change over the years, typical of small, remote communities in rural Alaska.

City Facts

• Year founded: 1958
• County: Northwest Arctic Borough
• Land area: 10.3 square miles
• Population density: Approximately 26 people per square mile
• Area code: 907
• Zip code: 99786

Geography and Location

Ambler, Alaska is located in the Northwest Arctic Borough, along the Kobuk River, about 130 miles northeast of Kotzebue. The town is part of the traditional homeland of the Iñupiat people and plays a key role in subsistence living, with fishing, hunting, and gathering being important aspects of the local culture. Ambler is accessible by air and river, with no road connections to the outside world, contributing to its remote and peaceful environment. The surrounding landscape is characterized by tundra, rivers, and mountains, offering stunning natural beauty and opportunities for outdoor activities.

Demographics

Median resident age: 21.8 years
Median household income: $43,500
Median house value: $114,600

Population by Race

Races in Ambler:

• American Indian (86.7%)
• White Non-Hispanic (12.9%)
• Two or more races (1.9%)

Ancestries: German (2.9%), Norwegian (1.3%).

Land area: 9.5 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ambler

• High school or higher: 64.8%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 21.3%
• Graduate or professional degree: 13.0%
• Unemployed: 27.9%
• Mean travel time to work: 4.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ambler city

• Never married: 47.8%
• Now married: 42.8%
• Separated: 4.4%
• Widowed: 2.5%
• Divorced: 2.5%

0.6% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -4 (-1.3%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Ambler:

• SAMUEL SIMMONDS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 300 miles; BARROW, AK)
• MANILAQ HEALTH CENTER (about 328 miles; KOTZEBUE, AK)
• YUKON KUSKOKWIM DELTA REG HOSPITAL (about 516 miles; BETHEL, AK)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ambler:

• WILEY POST-WILL ROGERS MEM (about 299 miles; BARROW, AK; Abbreviation: BRW)
• RALPH WIEN MEMORIAL (about 327 miles; KOTZEBUE, AK; Abbreviation: OTZ)
• RED DOG (about 355 miles; RED DOG, AK; Abbreviation: AED)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ambler:

• AMBLER (about 2 miles; AMBLER, AK; Abbreviation: AFM)
• SHUNGNAK (about 52 miles; SHUNGNAK, AK; Abbreviation: SHG)
• DAHL CREEK (about 68 miles; DAHL CREEK, AK; Abbreviation: DCK)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ambler:

• UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE (about 688 miles; ANCHORAGE, AK; Full-time enrollment: 9,453)
• UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS (about 711 miles; FAIRBANKS, AK; Full-time enrollment: 5,034)
• PENINSULA COLLEGE (about 2717 miles; PORT ANGELES, WA; Full-time enrollment: 2,374)
• WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (about 2752 miles; BELLINGHAM, WA; Full-time enrollment: 11,889)
• WHATCOM COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 2755 miles; BELLINGHAM, WA; Full-time enrollment: 2,656)
• SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE (about 2771 miles; MT VERNON, WA; Full-time enrollment: 3,420)
• EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE (about 2778 miles; OLYMPIA, WA; Full-time enrollment: 3,749)

Public primary/middle school in Ambler:

• AMBLER SCHOOL (Students: 89; Location: 109 AMBLER DR.; Grades: PK – 12)