Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska

Total Population: 7,611

County Seat: Kotzebue

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Median Home Value

$162,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$81,298

Across all households

Median Age

28.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

12.4%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Am. Indian / Alaska Native80.1%

White (Non-Hispanic)9.7%

Two or More Races4.9%

Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.5%

Hispanic or Latino2.1%

Black (Non-Hispanic)0.6%

Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%

Under 18 Years

37.6%

65 Years and Over

8.4%

Male

52.8%

Female

47.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.6%

No Health Insurance

18.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

12.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$81,298

Mean Household Income

$100,502

Per Capita Income

$28,467

Unemployment Rate (16+)

16.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

70.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

34.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$162,500

Median Rent

$1,336/mo

Total Housing Units

2,744

Owner-Occupied

60.5%

Renter-Occupied

39.5%

Vacancy Rate

33.8%

Married Couple Households

39.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

12.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

23.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

23.8%

Average Household Size

3.91

Broadband Internet Access

88.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

3.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 02188.