Kaktovik is a city located in North Slope Borough Alaska. Kaktovik has a 2024 population of 267. Kaktovik is currently declining at a rate of -1.84% annually and its population has decreased by -6.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 286 in 2020.
The average household income in Kaktovik is $120,348 with a poverty rate of 12.76%. The median age in Kaktovik is 27.8 years: 30.9 years for males, and 22.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kaktovik was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 187 | 93.03% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 4.48% |
| White | 5 | 2.49% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Two or more races
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 61 | 3.21 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Male | 30 | 2.5 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Female | 15 | 4.6 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
| Non Family | 12 | 1.17 | 91.7 | 8.3 |
| Married | 4 | 9.5 | 100 | 0 |
3.45
Average Family Size
3.21
Average Household Size
88.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8 | 7.21% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 71 | 63.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 5.41% |
| Some College | 26 | 23.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 104 | 90 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 0%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $47,639 | $49,750 | $38,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,500 | $48,750 | $37,083 |
| Some College | $36,607 | $36,563 | $36,667 |
$44,500
Average Earnings
$48,750
Average Male
$37,083
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
64.52% of Kaktovik residents speak only English, while 35.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 34.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 187 | 22 | 11.76% |
| Multiple | 9 | 3 | 33.33% |
12.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.09%
Male Poverty Rate
17.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kaktovik is Multiple, with 33.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kaktovik is Native, with 11.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.86% |
| High School | 11.27% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.86% |
| Female Employed | 7.41% |
| Male Employed | 2.13% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,583 | $100,402 |
| Households | $86,458 | $120,348 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $145,017 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
8.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
4.4%
Male Marriage Rate
13.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
7
Number of Veterans
7
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 7 | 5.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
85.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
85.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.4%
Labor Force Participation
48.4%
Employment Rate
16.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
91.04%
Born in Kaktovik
97.01%
Native Born
2.99%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.99%
Naturalized
97.01% of Kaktovik residents were born in the United States, with 91.04% having been born in Alaska. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 243 | -5 | -2.02% |
| 2028 | 248 | -5 | -1.98% |
| 2027 | 253 | -4 | -1.56% |
| 2026 | 257 | -5 | -1.91% |
| 2025 | 262 | -5 | -1.87% |
| 2024 | 267 | -5 | -1.84% |
| 2023 | 272 | -5 | -1.81% |
| 2022 | 277 | -8 | -2.81% |
| 2021 | 285 | -1 | -0.35% |
| 2020 | 286 | 31 | 12.16% |
| 2019 | 255 | -1 | -0.39% |
| 2018 | 256 | 4 | 1.59% |
| 2017 | 252 | 3 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 249 | -3 | -1.19% |
| 2015 | 252 | 2 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 250 | -2 | -0.79% |
| 2013 | 252 | 5 | 2.02% |
| 2012 | 247 | 5 | 2.07% |
| 2011 | 242 | 1 | 0.41% |
| 2010 | 241 | 0 | 0% |