Cities in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska by Population (2024)

There are 11 cities in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska.

Note: As defined by the US Census Bureau, a city's official boundaries often extend miles beyond the city itself and may even cross county lines. As such, several thousand US cities officially exist in two or more counties (and therefore appear on multiple counties' lists of cities.)

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City
Rank
2024 Population
2020 Population
Annual Change
Density (/mi²)
Area (mi²)
Type
Kotzebue12,9393,099-1.34%11924.8City
Selawik2742812-2.37%3182.3City
Noorvik3629693-2.48%7510.8City
Noatak45404220.37%3416.0CDP
Buckland5498549-2.54%5850.9City
Kiana6411453-2.61%2,1860.2City
Kivalina7406444-2.4%2491.6City
Ambler8247273-2.76%2410.3City
Shungnak9247273-2.76%318.1City
Kobuk10170186-2.3%1115.5City
Deering11165183-2.94%335.0City

Note: City markers shown outside the county boundary mean that a part of the city extends into this county, but is primarily located in an adjacent county.

What is the largest city in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska?

Kotzebue is the largest city in Northwest Arctic Borough.

What is the smallest city in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska?

Deering is the smallest city in Northwest Arctic Borough.

How many cities are in Northwest Arctic Borough?

There are 11 cities in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska.

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