10 cities
| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kotzebue | 1 | 2,783 | 3,100 | -1.87% | 114 | 24 | City |
| Selawik | 2 | 699 | 813 | -2.65% | 353 | 2 | City |
| Noorvik | 3 | 591 | 693 | -2.8% | 641 | 1 | City |
| Buckland | 4 | 472 | 553 | -2.68% | 554 | 1 | City |
| Kiana | 5 | 386 | 452 | -2.77% | 2,053 | 0 | City |
| Kivalina | 6 | 379 | 442 | -2.57% | 232 | 2 | City |
| Ambler | 7 | 234 | 273 | -2.5% | 23 | 10 | City |
| Shungnak | 8 | 232 | 273 | -2.93% | 29 | 8 | City |
| Kobuk | 9 | 158 | 184 | -2.47% | 10 | 15 | City |
| Deering | 10 | 153 | 180 | -2.55% | 31 | 5 | City |
Kotzebue is the largest city in Northwest Arctic Borough, with a population of 2,783.
Deering is the smallest city in Northwest Arctic Borough, with a population of 153.
There are 10 cities in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska.