Kivalina

Kivaliniq
Aerial photograph of Kivalina Village

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.

Kivalina Village Map
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
Electric Utility
Alaska Village Electric Corporation
Water System
Haul, Washeteria
Wastewater System
Honeybucket
Landfill Class
III
Road Access
No
Air Access
Gravel Airport
Runway 1
3,000 ft x 60 ft
Dock/Port
Yes
Barge Access
Seasonal
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)
7
McQueen School:
Grades
Pre K-12
Enrollment
141
Year Built
1976

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
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Elmer Armstrong Jr.

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