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Buckland, Alaska

City · Population 499 · #57 in Alaska

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Buckland is a city in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Buckland had a population of 550.

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About Buckland

Buckland is a tiny community in northern Alaska with an estimated population of 499.

Officially, Buckland is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.71 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 703 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Buckland Unique

One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
Alaska living: vast wilderness, midnight sun in summer, and true frontier spirit.
Positioned in northern Alaska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.

🏫 Schools in Buckland

Buckland School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

StateAlaska

TypeCity

Population (2024)499

Rank in state#57 of 149

Land area0.71 sq mi

Density703/sq mi

Coordinates65.9772, -161.1386

🌤️ Current Weather

Right now21°F

ConditionsMostly Cloudy

Wind5 mph

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