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Mertarvik, AK
Census-designated place in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.
Population
12
Land area
7sq mi
People per sq mi
2
ZIP codes
0
Mertarvik and its ZIP codes
Mertarvik at a glance
- Mertarvik is 33% denser than Alaska as a whole.
Local data for Mertarvik, AK
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bethel Census Area. PPP loans are for Mertarvik.
Unemployment rate
10.3%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,594
6,225 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,706
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$651M
FY 2026, $34,892 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Mertarvik, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
65
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
106
2.4% of homes, county
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mertarvik, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
38.1%
U.S. 12.8% +25.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.5%
U.S. 11.1% +8.4 pts
Cities near Mertarvik
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NewtokCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| NightmuteCity | 24 mi | 99 |
| TununakCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 60.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mertarvik, AK in?
- Mertarvik is in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.
- What is the population of Mertarvik, AK?
- About 12 people live in Mertarvik, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mertarvik?
- Nearby places include Newtok (10 mi), Nightmute (24 mi), Tununak (30 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023