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Northwest Arctic Borough

State:
Alaska
County Seat:
Kotzebue

Northwest Arctic Borough's estimated 2025 population is 7,177 with a growth rate of -1.27% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Northwest Arctic Borough is the 14th largest county in Alaska. The 2010 population was 7,562 and has seen a growth of -5.09% since that time.

7,177
Total Population
0
Population Density (miĀ²)
14
Population Rank (State)
-92 -1.27%
Annual Population Growth

Northwest Arctic Borough Population

Northwest Arctic Borough Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Northwest Arctic Borough includes 80.3% Native American, 10.45% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Native American

White

Two or more races

Asian

Black or African American

Other race

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Native American6,11280.3%
White79510.45%
Two or more races4105.39%
Asian1912.51%
Black or African American430.56%
Other race390.51%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander210.28%

Northwest Arctic Borough Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Northwest Arctic Borough's average per capita income is $46,250. Household income levels show a median of $81,298. The poverty rate stands at 18.41%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$108,289-
Households$81,298$100,502
Families$80,350$99,219
Non Families$62,500$83,738

$46,250

Average Income

$81,298

Median Household Income

18.41%

Poverty Rate