Platinum, Alaska
City · Population 52 · #143 in Alaska
About Platinum
Platinum is a tiny community in southern Alaska with an estimated population of 52.
Officially, Platinum is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 47.27 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 1 residents per square mile.
📰 Platinum News Today
- Atmos™ Rewards 2026: Expanded status earning, new partnerships and exclusive perks announced Alaska Airlines · Jan 21
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- Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Platinum vs. Titanium [Pros and Cons] Upgraded Points · Jan 11
- Your guide to Amex Platinum's airline fee credit in 2026 The Points Guy · Jul 24
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What Makes Platinum Unique
- The only place in America named Platinum — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- With 52 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
- Alaska living: vast wilderness, midnight sun in summer, and true frontier spirit.
- Positioned in southern Alaska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 1+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
🏫 Schools in Platinum
- Arviq School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlaska
TypeCity
Population (2024)52
Rank in state#143 of 149
Land area47.27 sq mi
Density1/sq mi
Coordinates58.9526, -161.7470