Categories in Barrow, Alaska
Car Repair and MaintenanceChurchesCity Government OfficeCounty Government OfficeLocal Government OfficeMunicipal / Local GovernmentNon-Profit OrganizationReligious OrganizationBuilding Construction ContractorConstruction of housesElectricianEngineering ServiceGeneral contractorsResidential BuildingEducation CenterHigh SchoolEntertainment ProviderFood delivery servicesGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsGeneral Accounting & BookkeepingDentistsMedical OfficeBusiness Management ConsultantBusiness to Business ServiceConsulting & Advisory ServicesJanitorial ServiceProperty maintenanceServices for IndustryTechnical, Scientific & Inspection ServicesApartment BuildingReal Estate AgencyConvenience storesGift ShopAirlineAirportFreight forwardingHotelsTravel Agency
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Barrow, Alaska
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration | 36 | 42 years |
| Restaurants | 18 | 28 years |
| Health and medical | 15 | — |
| Dentists | 11 | — |
| Religion | 11 | 41 years |
| Social work | 8 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 7 | — |
| Other accommodation | 6 | — |
| Shopping | 6 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 6 | 36 years |
| Finance other | 5 | — |
| Education | 5 | — |
| Airlines | 5 | — |
| Car repair | 5 | 48 years |
Barrow, Alaska Facts
| Area | 21.1 mi² |
| Population | 4,299 |
| Male Population | 2,206 (51.3%) |
| Female Population | 2,093 (48.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +11.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +31.3% |
| Median Age | 28 years (Male: 28.4, Female: 27.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $41,580 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 907 |
| Neighborhoods | Downtown |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Alaska Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 71.29058, -156.78872 |
| Zip Codes | 99723 |
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Barrow, Alaska Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,841 | 3,273 | 3,274 | 4,652 | 4,299 | 4,790 | 5,341 |
| Population Density | 181.9 / mi² | 155 / mi² | 155.1 / mi² | 220.3 / mi² | 203.6 / mi² | 226.9 / mi² | 252.9 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBarrow, Alaska Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 31.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow, Alaska | +11.9% | +31.3% | +31.3% |
| Alaska | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Barrow, Alaska Median Age
Median Age: 28 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow, Alaska | 28 yrs | 27.7 yrs | 28.4 yrs |
| Alaska | 34 yrs | 34.1 yrs | 33.9 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Barrow, Alaska Population Density
Population Density: 204 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow, Alaska | 4,299 | 21.11 sq mi | 204 / mi² |
| Alaska | 600,952 | 665,383.6 sq mi | 0.9 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Barrow, Alaska Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1790 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Barrow, Alaska Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $38,557 | $45,161 | $51,245 | $47,662 | $56,384 | $44,418 | $44,204 | $41,580 |
| Total GDP | $104.7M | $137.3M | $169.4M | $178.6M | $240.1M | $202.7M | $206.8M | $203.4M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Barrow, Alaska CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow, Alaska | 58,269 tn | 13.55 tn | 2,759.6 tons/mi² |
| Alaska | 9,533,511 tn | 15.86 tn | 14.3 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Barrow, Alaska CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 58,269 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.55 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 2,759.6 tons/mi² |
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13/14 | 2:09 AM | 3.5 | 20 km | 8,500 m | 17km SSW of Barrow, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 2/14/10 | 1:50 AM | 3 | 39.9 km | 16,500 m | northern Alaska | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Barrow, Alaska
Barrow /ˈbæroʊ/ (Iñupiaq Utqiaġvik /utqiaʁvik/ or Ukpiaġvik /ukpiaʁvik/) is the largest city of the North Slope Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska and is located above the Arctic Circle. It is the 11th northernmost public community in the world and ..
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