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Kaktovik, AK

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Population
269
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
33 ft
Median Home Value
$97,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$93,750
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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About Kaktovik

Kaktovik is a coastal city in the North Slope Borough of Alaska, situated on the northern shore of Barter Island along the Beaufort Sea. Historically, the island served as a major trading center for Inupiat and Canadian Inuit. Local education is provided by the Harold Kaveolook School under the North Slope Borough School District, supporting the city's traditional subsistence lifestyle.

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