Northwest Arctic Borough's estimated 2026 population is 6,830 with a growth rate of -2.18% 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 -9.68% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
Native American (80.3%)
White (10.45%)
Two or more races (5.39%)
Asian (2.51%)
Black or African American (0.56%)
Other race (0.51%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.28%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 6,112 | 80.3% |
| White | 795 | 10.45% |
| Two or more races | 410 | 5.39% |
| Asian | 191 | 2.51% |
| Black or African American | 43 | 0.56% |
| Other race | 39 | 0.51% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.28% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $108,289 | - |
| Households | $81,298 | $100,502 |
| Families | $80,350 | $99,219 |
| Non Families | $62,500 | $83,738 |
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