11 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kotzebue | 1 | 2,899 | 3,099 | -1.36% | 117 | 24.76 | City |
| Selawik | 2 | 725 | 812 | -2.29% | 311 | 2.33 | City |
| Noorvik | 3 | 613 | 693 | -2.54% | 732 | 0.84 | City |
| Noatak | 4 | 542 | 422 | 0.37% | 34 | 16.03 | CDP |
| Buckland | 5 | 485 | 549 | -2.61% | 569 | 0.85 | City |
| Kiana | 6 | 401 | 453 | -2.43% | 2,133 | 0.19 | City |
| Kivalina | 7 | 397 | 444 | -2.22% | 243 | 1.63 | City |
| Ambler | 8 | 241 | 273 | -2.43% | 23 | 10.28 | City |
| Shungnak | 9 | 241 | 273 | -2.43% | 30 | 8.05 | City |
| Kobuk | 10 | 166 | 186 | -2.35% | 11 | 15.51 | City |
| Deering | 11 | 161 | 183 | -2.42% | 32 | 5.02 | City |
Kotzebue is the largest city in Northwest Arctic Borough, with a population of 2,899.
Deering is the smallest city in Northwest Arctic Borough.
There are 11 cities in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska.