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Newtok, AK
Census-designated place in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.
Population
36
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
27
ZIP codes
0
Newtok and its ZIP codes
Newtok at a glance
- Newtok is about 21 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
Local data for Newtok, AK
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bethel Census Area. PPP loans are for Newtok.
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
Newtok, 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 Newtok, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
34.3%
U.S. 12.8% +21.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.0%
U.S. 11.1% +6.9 pts
Cities near Newtok
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MertarvikCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newtok, AK in?
- Newtok is in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.
- What is the population of Newtok, AK?
- About 36 people live in Newtok, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newtok?
- Nearby places include Mertarvik (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023