Kotzebue, Alaska Population 2022
Kotzebue is a city located in Northwest Arctic County Alaska. Kotzebue has a 2020 population of 3,153. Kotzebue is currently declining at a rate of -0.97% annually and its population has decreased by -2.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,219 in 2010.
The average household income in Kotzebue is $98,946 with a poverty rate of 15.90%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,461 per month, and the median house value is $239,700. The median age in Kotzebue is 31.3 years, 33.6 years for males, and 28.9 years for females.
Kotzebue Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kotzebuewas:
- Native American: 67.29%
- White: 19.92%
- Two or more races: 7.92%
- Asian: 2.50%
- Black or African American: 1.86%
- Other race: 0.52%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 654 | 19.92% |
| Black or African American | 61 | 1.86% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,209 | 67.29% |
| Asian | 82 | 2.50% |
| Some Other Race | 17 | 0.52% |
| Two or More Races | 260 | 7.92% |
Kotzebue Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 922 | 3.29 | 40.1 |
| Married | 314 | 3.81 | 52.2 |
| Male | 111 | 3.74 | 20.7 |
| Female | 165 | 5.41 | 37 |
| Non Family | 332 | 1.6 | 36.7 |
4.06
Average Family Size
3.29
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 67 | 3.43% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 96 | 4.91% |
| High School Graduate | 800 | 40.94% |
| Some College | 457 | 23.39% |
| Associates Degree | 115 | 5.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 227 | 11.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 192 | 9.83% |
Kotzebue Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 82 | 82 | 46 |
| White | 447 | 447 | 225 |
| 2+ Races | 127 | 124 | 59 |
| Black | 41 | 41 | 18 |
| Hispanic | 105 | 105 | 42 |
| Other Race | 17 | 17 | 2 |
| Native American | 1,194 | 1,034 | 56 |
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 asian people with a rate of 56.10%.
$61,534
Average Earnings
$61,285
Average Male
$62,679
Average Female
Kotzebue Language by Age
Kotzebue Language
67.10% of Kotzebue residents speak only English, while 32.90% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 24.47% of the population.
Kotzebue Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 2,172 | 480 | 22.10% |
| Asian | 82 | 5 | 6.10% |
| Multiple | 259 | 13 | 5.02% |
| White | 553 | 16 | 2.89% |
| Other | NaN% |
15.90%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.49%
Male Poverty Rate
13.88%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Kotzebue
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kotzebue is Native, with 22.10% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kotzebue is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.30%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.50%.
Kotzebue Marital Status
Marriage Rates
31.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.9%
Male Marriage Rate
34.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Kotzebue Married by Age and Sex
Kotzebue 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 55-64.
Kotzebue Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86 | 16.63% |
| Black | 6 | 14.63% |
| Native American | 35 | 2.40% |
| Asian | 6 | 7.32% |
| Other Race | 8 | 47.06% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 8.33% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 28.70% |
Kotzebue Veterans by Education
7.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
68.1%
Labor Force Participation
64.2%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
75.88%
Born in Kotzebue
96.98%
Native Born
3.02%
Foreign Born
0.79%
Non Citizen
2.22%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.98% of Kotzebue residents were born in the United States, with 75.88% having been born in Alaska. 0.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 400 | 0.00% | |
| 1960 | 1,300 | 900 | 6.07% |
| 1970 | 1,700 | 400 | 2.72% |
| 1980 | 2,100 | 400 | 2.14% |
| 1990 | 2,751 | 651 | 2.74% |
| 2000 | 3,082 | 331 | 1.14% |
| 2010 | 3,219 | 137 | 0.44% |
| 2011 | 3,283 | 64 | 1.99% |
| 2012 | 3,286 | 3 | 0.09% |
| 2013 | 3,296 | 10 | 0.30% |
| 2014 | 3,318 | 22 | 0.67% |
| 2015 | 3,297 | -21 | -0.63% |
| 2016 | 3,266 | -31 | -0.94% |
| 2017 | 3,322 | 56 | 1.71% |
| 2018 | 3,277 | -45 | -1.35% |
| 2019 | 3,246 | -31 | -0.95% |
| 2020 | 3,215 | -31 | -0.96% |
| 2021 | 3,184 | -31 | -0.96% |
| 2022 | 3,153 | -31 | -0.97% |