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North Slope Borough

Population in July 2008: 203. Population change since 2000: -11.0%
 

Males: 107  (53.1%)
Females: 96  (46.9%)

Median resident age:  26.3 years
Alaska median age:  32.4 years

Zip codes: 99791.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $87,742 (it was $66,607 in 2000)
Atqasuk:  $87,742
Alaska:  $64,333

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $19,105
Atqasuk:  $19,105
Alaska:  $28,891

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $181,006 (it was $109,400 in 2000)
Atqasuk:  $181,006
Alaska:  $231,300

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $184,010; Detached houses: $179,747

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Races in Atqasuk:

  • American Indian (94.3%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (4.8%)

2008 cost of living index in Atqasuk: 91.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (1.8%), French (1.8%), Irish (1.3%).

Current Local Time: AKST time zone

Land area: 38.9 square miles.

Population density: 5.2 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).



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For population 25 years and over in Atqasuk

  • High school or higher: 54.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.0%
  • Unemployed: 5.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 4.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Atqasuk city

  • Never married: 49.2%
  • Now married: 38.3%
  • Separated: 3.9%
  • Widowed: 4.7%
  • Divorced: 3.9%

5 residents are foreign born (2.2% Oceania).

This city:  2.2%
Alaska:  5.9%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Atqasuk, Alaska in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Atqasuk to the number of sex offenders is 203 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Atqasuk:  1.3% ($1,368)
Alaska:  1.4% ($1,888)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Anchorage, AK (676.6 miles , pop. 260,283).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (2904.8 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities: Barrow, AK (7.7 miles ), Wainwright, AK (7.8 miles ), Point Lay, AK (11.9 miles ), Nuiqsut, AK (12.3 miles ), Alpine, AK (12.3 miles) , Prudhoe Bay, AK (14.2 miles) , Anaktuvuk Pass, AK (14.6 miles ), Red Dog Mine, AK (14.6 miles) .

Latitude: 70.48 N, Longitude: 157.42 W

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Population change in the 1990s: +10 (+4.6%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (26%)
  • Public administration (24%)
  • Utilities (17%)
  • Educational services (17%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (11%)
  • Gasoline stations (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (40%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (35%)
  • Private households (15%)
  • Public administration (10%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (22%)
  • Construction laborers (17%)
  • Plant and system operators (13%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
  • Operations specialties managers except financial managers (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (20%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (20%)
  • Child care workers (15%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (15%)
  • Top executives (10%)
  • Cashiers (10%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (10%)



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Average climate in Atqasuk, Alaska

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Atqasuk-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Alaska state average. It is 98% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/27/1991 at 02:46:31, a magnitude 3.5 (3.2 MB, 3.5 ML, Depth: 20.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 45.9 miles away from Atqasuk center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Hospitals/medical centers near Atqasuk:
  • SAMUEL SIMMONDS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 59 miles; BARROW, AK)
  • MANILAQ HEALTH CENTER (about 273 miles; KOTZEBUE, AK)
  • NORTON SOUND REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 459 miles; NOME, AK)

Airports located in Atqasuk:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Atqasuk:
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS (about 462 miles; FAIRBANKS, AK; Full-time enrollment: 5,034)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE (about 676 miles; ANCHORAGE, AK; FT enrollment: 9,453)
  • WHATCOM COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 1882 miles; BELLINGHAM, WA; FT enrollment: 2,656)
  • WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (about 1883 miles; BELLINGHAM, WA; FT enrollment: 11,889)
  • SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE (about 1907 miles; MT VERNON, WA; FT enrollment: 3,420)
  • PENINSULA COLLEGE (about 1907 miles; PORT ANGELES, WA; FT enrollment: 2,374)
  • EVERETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 1937 miles; EVERETT, WA; FT enrollment: 3,970)
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Notable locations in Atqasuk: Atkasuk (A), Kigakrak (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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Average household size:
This city:  4.2 people
Alaska:  2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  81.8%
Whole state:  68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  9.1%
Whole state:  7.5%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  15.6%
Whole state:  9.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  1.5%
Whole state:  4.0%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Atqasuk, AK



Atqasuk compared to Alaska state average:
  • Median household income above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Educational Attainment



School Enrollment by Level of School


Atqasuk travel time to work
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (100%)

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$2,852$34,2240$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$1,550
Other and Unallocable 5$8,953$21,4870$0
Totals for Government 6$11,805$23,6107$1,550



Atqasuk government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $57,000
  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $70,000
    General - Other: $59,000
    Parks & Recreation: $50,000
    General Public Buildings: $1,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $23,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $1,000
    Interest Earnings: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $1,000
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $60,000
    General Support: $41,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $94,000

5.35% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($41,286 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.35%
Alaska average:  9.33%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Anchorage Municipality, AK  0.95% ($39,850 average AGI)


9.90% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($57,220 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.90%
Alaska average:  9.43%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Anchorage Municipality, AK  3.23% ($48,535 average AGI)
to Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK  1.09% ($41,667)
to Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK  0.55% ($42,500)


Strongest AM radio stations in Atqasuk:
  • KBRW (680 AM; 10 kW; BARROW, AK; Owner: SILAKKUAGVIK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KICY (850 AM; 50 kW; NOME, AK; Owner: ARCTIC BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION)
  • KJNP (1170 AM; 50 kW; NORTH POLE, AK; Owner: EVAN. ALASKA MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIP)
  • KOTZ (720 AM; 10 kW; KOTZEBUE, AK; Owner: KOTZEBUE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KENI (650 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KNOM (780 AM; 25 kW; NOME, AK; Owner: CATHOLIC BISHOP OF NORTHERN ALASKA)
  • KFQD (750 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KIAM (630 AM; 10 kW; NENANA, AK; Owner: VOICE OF CHRIST MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KFAR (660 AM; 10 kW; FAIRBANKS, AK; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KCBF (820 AM; 10 kW; FAIRBANKS, AK; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KSKO (870 AM; 10 kW; MCGRATH, AK; Owner: KUSKOKWIM PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KIYU (910 AM; 5 kW; GALENA, AK; Owner: BIG RIVER PULBLIC BROADCASTING CORP)
  • KZPA (900 AM; 5 kW; FORT YUKON, AK; Owner: GWANDAK PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)


TV broadcast stations around Atqasuk:
  • K09TZ (Channel 9; ATKASUK, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)
  • K04NH (Channel 4; ATKASUK, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Kevin S Early, 902 Nashaknik St., Type: Tower, Structure height: 18.2 m, Overall height: 18.2 m
    Registrant: National License Corp., 9050 Briarclift Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46256, Phone: (317) 849-5866, Email:

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 1
  • Atqasuk Airport, Type: Tower, Call Sign: WRLB2747
    Assigned Frequencies : 0.35000 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/18/2007, Expiration Date: 05/12/2017
    Registrant: Wiley Rein LLP, 1776 K Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20006-2304, Phone: (202) 719-7235, Fax: (202) 719-7049, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: KL0JK, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 06/24/1997, Expiration Date: 06/24/2007
    Registrant: Herman Kignak Jr, Atqasuk, AK 99791


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 1
  • Hazardous Condition: 1

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