Northwest Arctic Borough's 2026 population is estimated at 6,830, reflecting a -2.18% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Northwest Arctic Borough is the 14th largest borough/census area in Alaska. The 2010 population was 7,562 and has grown -9.68% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 28.8 years
Female: 29.2 years
Male: 28.2 years
There are 4,664 adults, (630 of whom are seniors) in Northwest Arctic Borough.
Female: 3,554 (47.8%)
Male: 3,887 (52.2%)
The racial composition of Northwest Arctic Borough includes 80.59% Native American, 9.76% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 5,997 | 80.59% |
| White | 726 | 9.76% |
| Two or more races | 519 | 6.97% |
| Asian | 116 | 1.56% |
| Black or African American | 42 | 0.56% |
| Other race | 31 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.13% |
Northwest Arctic Borough 's average per capita income is $51,328. Household income levels show a median of $84,018. The poverty rate stands at 17.86%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $111,375 | - |
| Households | $84,018 | $104,843 |
| Families | $83,866 | $105,703 |
| Non Families | $59,286 | $80,966 |
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