99789 Nuiqsut, AK is a small town located in North Slope Borough. With a population of 395 people, the population density is quite low at 0 people per square mile. Despite its size, there are several businesses, organizations, and outdoor activities available year-round in the area. One of the largest employers in Nuiqsut is Alpine Construction Services which provides construction services for energy and industrial projects in the surrounding area. Other local businesses include Otter's Store, Karluk Trading Post, Nuiqsut Tax Service, and Zeke’s Bar and Grill. Nuiqsut also offers many outdoor activities including whale watching, dog mushing, berry picking and hunting for caribou and moose. The community has several organizations such as the Voice of Nuiqsut Native Village Corporation which supports local economic development initiatives; North Slope Borough School District which serves the entire borough; and Ilisagvik College which offers educational programs to residents interested in furthering their education or learning traditional tribal skills and crafts. Sporting events held throughout the year at local schools or civic centers include basketball tournaments as well as occasional youth soccer matches.
The population in Nuiqsut (zip 99789) is 395. There are 0 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Nuiqsut (zip 99789) is 24.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Nuiqsut (zip 99789) is 3.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Nuiqsut (zip 99789)
- 28.4% are married
- 8.6% are divorced
- 31.8% are married with children
- 44.3% have children, but are single
Race in Nuiqsut (zip 99789)
- 7.8% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 88.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.8% Two or more races
- 1.3% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander