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Nome Census Area

Population in July 2007: 752. Population change since 2000: +0.5%
 

Males: 401  (53.4%)
Females: 351  (46.6%)

Median resident age:  30.5 years
Alaska median age:  32.4 years

Zip codes: 99684.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $55,436 (it was $42,083 in 2000)
Unalakleet:  $55,436
Alaska:  $64,333

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $126,902 (it was $76,700 in 2000)
Unalakleet:  $126,902
Alaska:  $231,300

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $131,004; Detached houses: $128,373; Mobile homes: $45,000

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Races in Unalakleet:

  • American Indian (87.7%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (11.8%)
  • Two or more races (2.5%)

2008 cost of living index in Unalakleet: 85.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (2.3%), Scottish (2.1%), Norwegian (1.1%).

Current Local Time: AKST time zone

Land area: 2.87 square miles.

Population density: 262 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Unalakleet

  • High school or higher: 82.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.7%
  • Unemployed: 14.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 4.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Unalakleet city

  • Never married: 40.8%
  • Now married: 42.7%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 7.4%
  • Divorced: 7.4%

3 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.4%
Alaska:  5.9%



According to our research there were 12 registered sex offenders living in Unalakleet, Alaska in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Unalakleet to the number of sex offenders is 63 to 1.

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

Unalakleet:  1.0% ($800)
Alaska:  1.4% ($1,888)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Anchorage, AK (397.1 miles , pop. 260,283).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (2727.3 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities: Shaktoolik, AK (5.9 miles ), St. Michael, AK (6.9 miles ), Stebbins, AK (7.2 miles ), Elim, AK (8.2 miles ), Kaltag, AK (8.3 miles ), Grayling, AK (8.4 miles) , Koyuk, AK (8.6 miles ), Golovin, AK (9.0 miles) .

Latitude: 63.88 N, Longitude: 160.79 W

Area code: 907

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Population change in the 1990s: +31 (+4.3%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Educational services (35%)
  • Public administration (18%)
  • Construction (8%)
  • Air transportation (6%)
  • Utilities (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (44%)
  • Health care (12%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Gasoline stations (4%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (4%)
  • Data processing and other information services (4%)
  • Social assistance (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (19%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)
  • Air transportation workers (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (10%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (10%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (10%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Librarians, curators, and archivists (5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4%)



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Hospitals/medical centers near Unalakleet:
  • NORTON SOUND REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 138 miles; NOME, AK)
  • MANILAQ HEALTH CENTER (about 209 miles; KOTZEBUE, AK)
  • YUKON KUSKOKWIM DELTA REG HOSPITAL (about 264 miles; BETHEL, AK)

Political contributions by individuals in Unalakleet, AK

Airports located in Unalakleet:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Unalakleet:
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS (about 394 miles; FAIRBANKS, AK; Full-time enrollment: 5,034)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE (about 395 miles; ANCHORAGE, AK; FT enrollment: 9,453)
  • WHATCOM COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 1761 miles; BELLINGHAM, WA; FT enrollment: 2,656)
  • WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (about 1762 miles; BELLINGHAM, WA; FT enrollment: 11,889)
  • PENINSULA COLLEGE (about 1771 miles; PORT ANGELES, WA; FT enrollment: 2,374)
  • SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE (about 1784 miles; MT VERNON, WA; FT enrollment: 3,420)
  • EVERETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 1811 miles; EVERETT, WA; FT enrollment: 3,970)
Public high school in Unalakleet:
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Library in Unalakleet:
  • TICASUK LIBRARY (Operating income: $13,030; Location: 28 SOFTBALL FIELD; 4,417 books; 38 audio materials; 109 video materials; 21 serial subscriptions)

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Drinking water stations with addresses in Unalakleet and their reported violations in the past:

UNALAKLEET CITY WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 757, Groundwater_under_infl_of_surface_water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2006 and JUN-2006, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2005 and SEP-2005, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-27-2005)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2005 and JUN-2005, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-27-2005)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2005 and MAR-2005, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Other (JUN-20-2005), St Compliance achieved (DEC-27-2005)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2004 and DEC-2004, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-27-2005)
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In SEP-2004
  • 31 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • M&R Filter Turbidity Reporting - In JUN-2006, Contaminant: IESWTR
  • M&R Filter Turbidity Reporting - In MAY-2006, Contaminant: IESWTR
  • M&R Filter Turbidity Reporting - In MAR-2006, Contaminant: IESWTR
  • M&R Filter Turbidity Reporting - In FEB-2006, Contaminant: IESWTR
  • Monitoring, Routine/Repeat (SWTR-Filter) - In FEB-2006
  • 5 routine major monitoring violations
  • 20 regular monitoring violations
  • 75 other older monitoring violations

Average household size:
This city:  3.3 people
Alaska:  2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  78.1%
Whole state:  68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  7.6%
Whole state:  7.5%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  11.0%
Whole state:  9.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  4.4%
Whole state:  4.0%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Unalakleet, AK



Unalakleet compared to Alaska state average:
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.


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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (89%)
  • Wood (9%)
  • Utility gas (1%)

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
Other Government Administration 3$12,892$51,5680$0
Police Protection - Officers 2$5,531$33,1860$0
Police - Other 0$0 5$6,018
Streets and Highways 1$6,060$72,7200$0
Solid Waste Management 1$3,438$41,2560$0
Water Supply 1$2,712$32,5440$0
Local Libraries 0$0 1$691
Other and Unallocable 1$3,487$41,8443$3,328
Totals for Government 9$34,120$45,4939$10,037



Unalakleet government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $137,000
    Sewerage: $92,000
    Solid Waste Management: $20,000
    Sea and Inland Port Facilities: $17,000
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $125,000
    Solid Waste Management: $120,000
    Sewerage: $96,000
    Water Utilities: $90,000
    Central Staff Services: $86,000
    Sea and Inland Port Facilities: $21,000
    Libraries: $6,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Support: $43,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $5,000
    Interest Earnings: $1,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $25,000
    Libraries: $2,000
    Fire Protection: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $71,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $138,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $56,000
    All Other: $2,000
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $166,000
    Public Utilities: $110,000
    Other Selective Sales: $10,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $483,000

4.89% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($38,306 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.89%
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  1.10% ($29,000 average AGI)


8.27% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($41,860 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.27%
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  2.82% ($36,038 average AGI)
to Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK  0.42% ($32,000)
to Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK  0.42% ($38,167)


Strongest AM radio stations in Unalakleet:
  • KNSA (930 AM; 3 kW; UNALAKLEET, AK; Owner: UNALAKLEET BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KICY (850 AM; 50 kW; NOME, AK; Owner: ARCTIC BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION)
  • KNOM (780 AM; 25 kW; NOME, AK; Owner: CATHOLIC BISHOP OF NORTHERN ALASKA)
  • KENI (650 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFQD (750 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KSKO (870 AM; 10 kW; MCGRATH, AK; Owner: KUSKOKWIM PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KYUK (640 AM; 10 kW; BETHEL, AK; Owner: BETHEL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIYU (910 AM; 5 kW; GALENA, AK; Owner: BIG RIVER PULBLIC BROADCASTING CORP)
  • KOTZ (720 AM; 10 kW; KOTZEBUE, AK; Owner: KOTZEBUE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KJNP (1170 AM; 50 kW; NORTH POLE, AK; Owner: EVAN. ALASKA MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIP)
  • KDLG (670 AM; 10 kW; DILLINGHAM, AK; Owner: DILLINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS)
  • KIAM (630 AM; 10 kW; NENANA, AK; Owner: VOICE OF CHRIST MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KBYR (700 AM; 10 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: COBB COMMUNICATIONS,INC.)


TV broadcast stations around Unalakleet:
  • K09RC (Channel 9; UNALAKLEET, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)
  • K04JW (Channel 4; UNALAKLEET, AK; Owner: CITY OF UNALAKLEET)


Unalakleet fatal accident list:
Sep 19, 1976 09:00 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 11 meters (36ft)
Total average daily traffic: 20
Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic: 30

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 3
  • Ak State Troopers Ofc, Structure height: 5 m, Call Sign: KAO360, Licensee ID: L00002062
    Assigned Frequencies : 5.19640 MHz, 2.26540 MHz, 3.23140 MHz, 4.46140 MHz, 4.56140 MHz, 7.48140 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/30/2002, Expiration Date: 07/21/2012
    Registrant: State Of Alaska, 5900 E Tudor Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507, Phone: (907) 624-3646
  • State Fish & Game Ofc, Call Sign: KAR468, Licensee ID: L00002062
    Assigned Frequencies : 5.19640 MHz, 3.23140 MHz, 4.56140 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/03/2005, Expiration Date: 05/21/2015
    Registrant: State Of Alaska, 5900 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507-1245, Phone: (907) 269-5744, Fax: (907) 269-5562
  • Alaska State Troopers Office, Call Sign: KNFM251, Licensee ID: L00002062
    Assigned Frequencies : 155.250 MHz, 155.550 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/19/2005, Expiration Date: 03/15/2015
    Registrant: State Of Alaska, 5900 E Tudor Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • 32 Airport Hgts, Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: KPJ460
    Assigned Frequencies : 455.925 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/13/1987, Expiration Date: 02/01/1991, Cancelation Date: 09/24/2000
    Registrant: Unalakleet Broadcasting, Inc, Unalakleet, AK 99684

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 5
  • Unalakleet Airport, Type: Building, Overall height: 6 m, Call Sign: KXP8, Licensee ID: L00011273
    5.49140 MHz, 2.91240 MHz, 3.45040 MHz, 3.47140 MHz, 5.47340 MHz, 6.58140 MHz, 6.60540 MHz, 8.87740 MHz, 130.200 MHz, 129.000 MHz... (+8 more)
    Grant Date: 01/26/2001, Expiration Date: 01/24/2006, Cancelation Date: 04/01/2006
    Registrant: Alaska Aviation Radio Inc, 1776 K St Nw, Washington, DC 20006-2398
  • Alaska State Troopers Office, Type: Building, Overall height: 5 m, Call Sign: WAF54, Licensee ID: L00002062
    Assigned Frequencies : 2.18340 MHz, 2.43140 MHz, 2.51340 MHz, 3.20240 MHz, 5.16890 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/13/2002, Expiration Date: 03/27/2012
    Registrant: State Of Alaska, 5900 E Tudor Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507
  • Ak State Troopers Office, Type: Pole, Overall height: 8 m, Call Sign: WHF872, Licensee ID: L00002062
    Assigned Frequencies : 4.12640 MHz, 6.22840 MHz, 8.29540 MHz, 156.450 MHz, 156.800 MHz, 156.850 MHz, 156.350 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/13/2002, Expiration Date: 03/27/2012
    Registrant: State Of Alaska, 5900 E Tudor Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507
  • Fish & Game Office, Type: Tower, Call Sign: WJW73, Licensee ID: L00002062
    Assigned Frequencies : 2.51040 MHz, 2.18340 MHz, 3.20240 MHz, 5.16890 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/19/2005, Expiration Date: 03/02/2015
    Registrant: State Of Alaska, 5900 E Tudor Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507
  • Fish And Game Office, Type: Tower, Call Sign: WRV328, Licensee ID: L00002062
    Assigned Frequencies : 4.12640 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/19/2005, Expiration Date: 03/02/2015
    Registrant: State Of Alaska, 5900 E Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 7
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-22-135 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-290 SERIES (140 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1288C , Serial Number: 22-1082, Year manufactured: 1953, Airworthiness Date: 07/09/1956
    Registrant (Individual): Clarence Jr Towarak, Po Box 71, Unalakleet, AK 99684
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172I (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 35760 , Serial Number: 17256957, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 07/08/1968
    Registrant (Individual): Harry D Jr Johnson, Po Box 56, Unalakleet, AK 99684
  • Aircraft: CESSNA A185F (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 127 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 360DC , Serial Number: 185-02173, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 05/23/2002
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Douglas L Hemnes, 295 Main St, Unalakleet, AK 99684, Other Owners: Margaret Hemnes
  • Aircraft: REIMS AVIATION S.A. F406/CARAVAN II (Fixed wing multi engine, Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 11, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W PT6A SER (750 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 406SD , Serial Number: 0063, Year manufactured: 1991, Airworthiness Date: 05/30/1999
    Registrant (Government): Bering Strait School District, Po Box 225, Unalakleet, AK 99684
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172L (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4265Q , Serial Number: 17260165, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 10/21/1971
    Registrant (Individual): Robert Lee Grediagin, Po Box 327, Unalakleet, AK 99684
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5067A , Serial Number: 28067, Year manufactured: 1955, Airworthiness Date: 12/17/1955
    Registrant (Individual): Tim Daniels, Po Box 203, Unalakleet, AK 99684
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-12 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 82 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 78492 , Serial Number: 12-3903, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 04/14/1956
    Registrant (Corporation): Ungalik Syndicate LLC, Po Box 207, Unalakleet, AK 99684


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