Noorvik, Alaska
City · Population 625 · #44 in Alaska
About Noorvik
Noorvik, AK is a tiny community located in northern Alaska with an estimated population of 625.
Officially, Noorvik is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.92 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 679 residents per square mile.
📰 Noorvik News Today
- Officials ID Alaskan crew member who died while fighting Boundary Waters wildfires MPR News · Aug 13
- ‘Had a smile every day’: Noorvik wildland firefighter dies while deployed to Minnesota fire Alaska's News Source · Aug 12
- Wildland firefighter from Noorvik dies while assigned to blaze in Minnesota Anchorage Daily News · Aug 12
- Minnesota Honors Alaska Wildland Firefighter Who Died While Responding to Bear Trap Fire | MinneapoliMedia MinneapoliMedia · Aug 14
- Honoring Leslie R. Washington’s Service and Sacrifice halfstaff.org · Aug 13
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What Makes Noorvik Unique
- The only place in America named Noorvik — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 1+ neighboring communities within 20 miles.
🏫 Schools in Noorvik
- Aqqaluk High/Noorvik Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlaska
TypeCity
Population (2024)625
Rank in state#44 of 149
Land area0.92 sq mi
Density679/sq mi
Coordinates66.8280, -161.0439