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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Kobuk

Alaska · 109 residents · 15.507 sq mi
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Kobuk has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than tripled since 1990, reaching $77,500. At a median age of 17.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 17.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 292%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

109
+51%since 1990
from 72 in 1990
1990 – 2025
7 / sq mi
+51%since 1990
from 5 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
17.4
−3%since 1990
from 18.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
60961321672031990201020202024Kobuk
2024101
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,750
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,625 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,844
+82%since 1990
from $5,413 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.6%
−6.2 ptssince 1990
from 34.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$77,500
+292%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2022
$400
−42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $525 in 1990
US average: $602
61.5%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 60.0% in 1990
38.5% rent
2.5
+247%since 1990
from 0.7 in 1990
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic15.3%(11)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score32.4%(23)
2000
White, non-Hispanic4.6%(5)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(5)
Asian0.9%(1)
Diversity Score72.3%(79)
72
+123%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.5%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.8%
+21.9 ptssince 1990
from 41.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.5%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

7.3 min
+190%since 1990
from 2.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kobuk, Alaska?

Kobuk, Alaska has about 109 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kobuk, Alaska?

The typical household in Kobuk, Alaska earns about $30,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kobuk, Alaska expensive?

In Kobuk, Alaska, the median home is worth about $77,500, and the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in Kobuk, Alaska?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Kobuk, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kobuk, Alaska?

About 28.6% of people in Kobuk, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kobuk, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Kobuk, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 37 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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