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Cantwell, AK
Census-designated place in Denali Borough, Alaska.
Population
128
Land area
119sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
0
Cantwell and its ZIP codes
Local data for Cantwell, AK
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Denali Borough. PPP loans are for Cantwell.
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,876
2,058 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$134,417
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$151M
FY 2026, $93,400 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cantwell, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
27
Countywide, mostly high wind
July high / Jan low
66° / -9°F
16.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cantwell, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.4%
U.S. 33.3% -0.9 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Cantwell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Denali ParkCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 176.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cantwell, AK in?
- Cantwell is in Denali Borough, Alaska.
- What is the population of Cantwell, AK?
- About 128 people live in Cantwell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cantwell?
- Nearby places include Denali Park (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023