Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kwethluk, Alaska
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Public administration | 7 |
Kwethluk, Alaska Facts
| Area | 9.6 mi² |
| Population | 754 |
| Male Population | 393 (52.1%) |
| Female Population | 361 (47.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -0.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +10.2% |
| Median Age | 23.5 years (Male: 23.4, Female: 23.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $46,430 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 907 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Alaska Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 60.81222, -161.43583 |
| Zip Codes | 99621 |
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Kwethluk, Alaska Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 755 | 719 | 684 | 735 | 754 | 839 | 936 |
| Population Density | 78.8 / mi² | 75.1 / mi² | 71.4 / mi² | 76.7 / mi² | 78.7 / mi² | 87.6 / mi² | 97.7 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridKwethluk, Alaska Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 10.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kwethluk, Alaska | -0.1% | +4.9% | +10.2% |
| Alaska | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kwethluk, Alaska Median Age
Median Age: 23.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kwethluk, Alaska | 23.5 yrs | 23.5 yrs | 23.4 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)
Kwethluk, Alaska Population Density
Population Density: 78.7 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kwethluk, Alaska | 754 | 9.58 sq mi | 78.7 / 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
Kwethluk, Alaska Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 600 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
Kwethluk, Alaska Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $34,842 | $40,851 | $46,390 | $51,901 | $56,115 | $49,758 | $47,612 | $46,430 |
| Total GDP | $15.5M | $19.7M | $22.9M | $26.5M | $29.7M | $26.8M | $26.1M | $26.6M |
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
Kwethluk, Alaska CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kwethluk, Alaska | 12,836 tn | 17.02 tn | 1,339.8 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
Kwethluk, Alaska CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 12,836 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 17.02 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 1,339.8 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/3/18 | 2:04 PM | 3.6 | 95 km | 24,000 m | 69km ENE of Kwigillingok, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 3/11/13 | 9:58 PM | 3.4 | 64.3 km | 22,600 m | 52km SSW of Bethel, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 2/23/13 | 2:35 AM | 4.4 | 62.7 km | 10,000 m | 61km SW of Bethel, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 6/1/10 | 5:31 PM | 3.5 | 39.9 km | 27,800 m | Southern Alaska | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Kwethluk, Alaska
Kwethluk (Kuiggluk in Central Alaskan Yup'ik) is a city in Bethel Census Area in the U.S. state of Alaska. At the 2010 census the population was 721.
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