Kiana

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Aerial photograph of Kiana Village

Kiana is a city in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States. At the 2010 census the population was 361, down from 388 in 2000. Kiana, meaning where three rivers meet, was founded several centuries ago.

Kiana Village Map
Year Incorporated
1964
Community Type
2nd Class City
Federally Recognized Tribe
Native Village of Kiana
Population (2020)
447
Median Age (2016-2020)
23.4
Percent Alaska Native / American Indian alone or in combination (2016-2020)
94%
Average Household Size (2016-2020)
5.81
Fuel Cost (2022)
$7.98/gallon (Gasoline)
$7.73/gallon (Heating Oil)
Median Household Income (2016-2020)
$54,063
Denali Commission Distressed Community (2018)
Yes
Electric Utility
Alaska Village Electric Corporation
Water System
Circ
Wastewater System
Gravity
Landfill Class
III
Road Access
No
Air Access
Gravel Airport
Runway 1
3,400 ft x 100 ft
Dock/Port
Yes
Barge Access
Seasonal
Top Employers
Kiana High School
20-49
Ravn Air
5-9
Kiana Clinic
5-9
City of Kiana
5-9
Maniilaq Association
5-9
Number of Active Business Licenses (2019)
8
Kiana School:
Grades
Pre K-12
Enrollment
123
Year Built
1979

BOROUGH ASSEMBLY MEMBERS

Delores Barr

Seat C - Kivalina, Noatak, Baird Mountains, Kiana, and Noorvik

Austin Swan, Sr.

Seat B- Kivalina, Noatak, Baird Mountains, Kiana & Noorvik
P.O. Box 50047 Kivalina, AK 99750

Elmer Armstrong Jr.

Seat A- Kivalina, Noatak, Baird Mountains, Kiana & Noorvik
P.O. Box 104 Noorvik, AK 99763

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