KivalinaKivaliniq

Kivalina is located between the Chukchi Sea and Kivalina River at the tip of an 8-mile barrier reef. Erosion and wind-driven ice have resulted in plans to relocate the village to a new site 2.5 miles away. Subsistence, including whaling, is an important part of the local economy.

Borough Assembly Members

Elmer Armstrong Jr.

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

Seat B- Kivalina, Noatak, Baird Mountains, Kiana & Noorvik
P.O. Box 50047 Kivalina, AK 99750
(907) 645-5427
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Delores Barr

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

Demographics and Socioeconomics

Year Incorporated

1970

Community Type

2nd Class City

Federally Recognized Tribe

Native Village of Kivalina

Population (2020)

444

Median Age (2016-2020)

25.7

Percent Alaska Native / American Indian alone or in combination (2016-2020)

98%

Average Household Size (2016-2020)

3.24

Fuel Cost (2022)

$6.52/gallon (Gasoline)
$6.52/gallon (Heating Oil)

Median Household Income (2013-2017)

$55,938

Denali Commission Distressed Community (2018)

Yes

Infrastructure

Electric Utility

Alaska Village Electric Corporation

Water System

Haul, Washeteria

Wastewater System

Honeybucket

Landfill Class

III

Road Access

Air Access

Gravel Airport

Runway 1

3,000 ft x 60 ft

Dock/Port

Yes

Barge Access

Seasonal

Employment

Top Employers

Employees

McQueen School

10-19

Kivalina Clinic

5-9

Maniilaq Association

5-9

City of Kivalina

5-9

Kivalina Native Village

5-9

Number of Active Business Licenses (2019)

Schools

McQueen School:

Grades

Pre K-12

Enrollment

141

Year Built

1976

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