## Kiana, Alaska: A Remote Arctic Community
### Location and Geography
- <b>Located in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska</b>
- <b>Coordinates: Approximately 66°58′N 160°26′W</b>
- <b>Total Population (2025): 408 residents</b>
- Situated near the confluence of rivers in the Arctic region
### Demographics
- <b>Ethnic Composition</b>:
- <b>93.42% Native American</b>
- 6.58% White
- <b>Median Age: 24.8 years</b>
- Males: 27.1 years
- Females: 23.5 years
- Gender Ratio: 133.2 males per 100 females
- <b>100% U.S. Citizens</b>
### Economic Indicators
- <b>Median Household Income: $66,719</b>
- <b>Per Capita Income: $25,227</b>
- <b>Poverty Rate: 22.93%</b>
### Employment and Industry
- Total Employed Population: 131 people
- Top Industries:
- Public Administration (24 people)
- Transportation & Warehousing (21 people)
- Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (17 people)
### Community Characteristics
- <b>Name Meaning: "Where Three Rivers Meet"</b>
- Part of the Native Village of Kiana
- <b>Population Trend: Declining at -2.39% annually</b>
- Homeownership Rate: 73.3%
- Median Property Value: $115,600
### Transportation and Mobility
- Average Commute Time: 3.97 minutes
- Most residents walk to work
- Average Car Ownership: 0 cars per household
### Cultural Highlights
- <b>Predominantly Inupiat community</b>
- No reported primary non-English language at home
- Strong connection to traditional Arctic lifestyle
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Kiana represents a small, resilient Arctic community that maintains its cultural heritage while adapting to modern economic challenges in the Northwest Arctic Borough of Alaska.
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