Wales first appeared on the 1880 U.S. Census as the unincorporated Inuit village of "Kingigamute." It was returned in 1890 as "Kingaghee." In 1900 and 1910, it was returned as Cape Prince of Wales (Settlements). In 1920, it was shortened to its present name of Wales. It formally incorporated in 1964.
Wales first appeared on the 1880 U.S. Census as the unincorporated Inuit village of "Kingigamute." It was returned in 1890 as "Kingaghee." In 1900 and 1910, it was returned as Cape Prince of Wales (Settlements). In 1920, it was shortened to its present name of Wales. It formally incorporated in 1964