Kobuk is a city located in Alaska. With a 2020 population of 157, it is the 115th largest city in Alaska and the 17348th largest city in the United States. Kobuk is currently growing at a rate of 0.64% annually and its population has increased by 3.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 151 in 2010. Kobuk reached it's highest population of 158 in 2015. Spanning over 16 miles, Kobuk has a population density of 10 people per square mile.
The average household income in Kobuk is $59,210 with a poverty rate of 34.27%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $700 per month, and the median house value is $120,800. The median age in Kobuk is 18.5 years, 21.5 years for males, and 13.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 95.9 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kobuk was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 133 | 93.01% |
| White | 10 | 6.99% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 30 | 4.77 | 50 |
| Married | 9 | 7.89 | 88.9 |
| Non Family | 8 | 1.13 | 12.5 |
| Female | 7 | 5.43 | 57.1 |
| Male | 6 | 4.17 | 33.3 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 1.75% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11 | 19.30% |
| High School Graduate | 32 | 56.14% |
| Some College | 8 | 14.04% |
| Associates Degree | 0.00% | |
| Bachelors Degree | 2 | 3.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 5.26% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 47 | 35 | |
| White | 10 | 10 | 5 |
| 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 50.00%.
52.00% of Kobuk residents speak only English, while 48.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 44.00% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 133 | 49 | 36.84% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 100.00% |
34.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.86%
Male Poverty Rate
35.62%
Female Poverty Rate
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 36.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.25%.
29.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.1%
Male Marriage Rate
27.8%
Female Marriage Rate
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.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3 | 4.62% |
| White | 2 | 20.00% |
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.3%
Labor Force Participation
52.5%
Employment Rate
20.8%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
97.20%
Native Born
2.80%
Foreign Born
1.40%
Non Citizen
1.40%
Naturalized
97.20% of Kobuk residents were born in the United States, with 92.31% having been born in Alaska. 1.40% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 157 | 1 | 0.64% |
| 2019 | 156 | 1 | 0.65% |
| 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% |