Anaktuvuk Pass at a glance
- Population: 403 — 74th in Alaska, which has 149 Census places (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- 2020 Census base: 428 residents in the 2020 Census, per the US Census Bureau.
- 2020 to 2023 change: down roughly 5.8% across the 2020-to-2023 comparison (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Alaska places: 74th-largest of 149 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023 estimate).
- Size percentile: roughly 50% of Alaska's places have fewer residents (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: 68.1498 latitude, -151.6971 longitude (US Census Bureau Gazetteer).
- Nearest larger cities: the closest larger place is more than 120 miles away.
- Smaller places nearby: Bettles, AK (86 mi); Allakaket, AK (114 mi), per US Census Bureau estimates.
What a personal loan costs in Anaktuvuk Pass
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Alaska lending rules that apply in Anaktuvuk Pass
The table lists the Alaska rules that apply to a loan made in Anaktuvuk Pass, each with the regulator that published it.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Payday lending status | Permitted — licensed deferred deposit advances; max $500 outstanding per borrower; origination fee ≤$5; fee ≤$15 per $100 or 15%; minimum 14-day term Source says: "may not make advances to an advance recipient that exceed $500 outstanding in advances to the recipient at one time"; "a fee that does not exceed $15 for each $100 of an advance, or 15 percent of the total amount of the advance". | Alaska Legislature — Alaska Statutes §§ 06.50.410, 06.50.460 as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | License required from the department to make loans of $25,000 or less at above-legal rates; $25,000 liquid assets and $25,000 bond required Source says: "without first obtaining a license from the department"; "liquid assets of at least $25,000". | Alaska Legislature — Alaska Statutes §§ 06.20.010, 06.20.040 as of 2026-09-16 |
| State lending regulator | Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (Division of Banking and Securities) Source says: "department means the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development". The Division of Banking and Securities (commerce.alaska.gov/web/dbs) administers the department's lending license programs. | Alaska Legislature — Alaska Statutes § 06.50.900(5) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | 10.5% per annum default; by contract, the greater of 10% or 5 percentage points above the 12th Federal Reserve District advance rate (loans over $25,000 exempt) Source says: "The rate of interest in the state is 10.5 percent a year and no more on money after it is due"; "more than the greater of 10 percent or five percentage points above the annual rate charged member banks for advances by the 12th Federal Reserve District". | Alaska Legislature — Alaska Statutes § 45.45.010 as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Anaktuvuk Pass
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- Check that the lender is licensed in Alaska using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.