| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density (/mi²) | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kotzebue | 1 | 2,824 | 3,099 | -1.81% | 116 | 24 | City |
| Selawik | 2 | 710 | 813 | -2.61% | 359 | 2 | City |
| Noorvik | 3 | 604 | 692 | -2.74% | 655 | 1 | City |
| Buckland | 4 | 483 | 553 | -2.62% | 567 | 1 | City |
| Kiana | 5 | 397 | 454 | -2.7% | 2,112 | 0 | City |
| Kivalina | 6 | 388 | 444 | -2.76% | 238 | 2 | City |
| Ambler | 7 | 239 | 274 | -2.85% | 23 | 10 | City |
| Shungnak | 8 | 238 | 273 | -2.86% | 30 | 8 | City |
| Kobuk | 9 | 161 | 184 | -3.01% | 11 | 15 | City |
| Deering | 10 | 156 | 179 | -3.11% | 31 | 5 | City |
Kotzebue is the largest city in Northwest Arctic Borough, with a population of 2,824.
Deering is the smallest city in Northwest Arctic Borough, with a population of 156.
There are 10 cities in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska.