State
County
Land Area (mi²)
15.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
9.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.32% (-2)
Growth Since 2010
-1.32% (-2)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Kobuk, Alaska Population 2021
149
Kobuk is a city located in Northwest Arctic County Alaska. With a 2020 population of 149, it is the 116th largest city in Alaska and the 17458th largest city in the United States . Kobuk is currently declining at a rate of -1.32% annually and its population has decreased by -1.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 151 in 2010. Kobuk reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 16 miles, Kobuk has a population density of 10 people per square mile.
The average household income in Kobuk is $61,181 with a poverty rate of 39.29%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $775 per month, and the median house value is $133,300. The median age in Kobuk is 16 years, 21.5 years for males, and 13 years for females.
Kobuk Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kobukwas:
- Native American: 96.43%
- White: 3.57%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of Kobuk, Alaska is 149 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 153.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 151.
Kobuk, Alaska Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 135 | 96.43% |
| White | 5 | 3.57% |
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Kobuk Population by Race
Kobuk Population Pyramid $2021
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Kobuk Population by Age
Kobuk Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 26 | 5.38 | 61.5 |
| Married | 9 | 7.89 | 100 |
| Non Family | 6 | 1.17 | 33.3 |
| Female | 6 | 5.17 | 33.3 |
| Male | 5 | 6.2 | 60 |
6.5
Average Family Size
5.38
Average Household Size
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Kobuk Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.00% | |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12 | 22.22% |
| High School Graduate | 34 | 62.96% |
| Some College | 6 | 11.11% |
| Associates Degree | 0.00% | |
| Bachelors Degree | 2 | 3.70% |
| Graduate Degree | 0.00% |
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Kobuk Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Kobuk Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 49 | 37 | |
| White | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 40.00%.
Kobuk Educational Attainment by Race
Kobuk Language by Age
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Kobuk Language
63.11% of Kobuk residents speak only English, while 36.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 34.43% of the population.
Kobuk Language
Kobuk Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 135 | 55 | 40.74% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 100.00% |
39.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.21%
Male Poverty Rate
45.31%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Kobuk
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kobuk is Hispanic, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kobuk is Native, with 40.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.25%.
Kobuk Poverty
Kobuk Poverty Rate by Education
Kobuk Marital Status
Marriage Rates
29.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.1%
Male Marriage Rate
34.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Kobuk Married by Age and Sex
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Kobuk Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Kobuk Marital Status by Race
Kobuk Marital Status
Kobuk Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 2 | 3.28% |
| White | 2 | 40.00% |
Kobuk Veterans by Race
Kobuk Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
Kobuk Veterans by Education
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67.1%
Labor Force Participation
51.4%
Employment Rate
23.4%
Unemployment Rate
Kobuk Employment by Age
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Kobuk Employment by Race
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Kobuk Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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95.71%
Born in Kobuk
97.86%
Native Born
2.14%
Foreign Born
0.71%
Non Citizen
1.43%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.86% of Kobuk residents were born in the United States, with 95.71% having been born in Alaska. 0.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Kobuk Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 149 | -2 | -1.32% |
| 2020 | 151 | -2 | -1.31% |
| 2019 | 153 | -2 | -1.29% |
| 2018 | 155 | -2 | -1.27% |
| 2017 | 157 | 1 | 0.64% |
| 2016 | 156 | -2 | -1.27% |
| 2015 | 158 | 2 | 1.28% |
| 2014 | 156 | 1 | 0.65% |
| 2013 | 155 | 1 | 0.65% |
| 2012 | 154 | -1 | -0.65% |
| 2011 | 155 | 3 | 1.97% |
| 2010 | 152 | 0.00% |