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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Kotzebue

Alaska · 3,082 residents · 24.757 sq mi
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Kotzebue is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $57,163. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $120,500. At a median age of 25.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 25.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,082
+12%since 1990
from 2,751 in 1990
1990 – 2025
124 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 111 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
25.9
+4%since 1990
from 24.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Kotzebue
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$57,163
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,367 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,289
+32%since 1990
from $13,906 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$120,500
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $110,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$982
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $837 in 1990
US average: $602
43.6%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 42.0% in 1990
56.4% rent
2.1
−19%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic23.2%(637)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(31)
Asian1.5%(42)
Diversity Score49.5%(1,363)
2000
White, non-Hispanic19.3%(594)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(36)
Asian1.8%(56)
Diversity Score32.8%(1,010)
33
−34%since 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.9%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.9%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 73.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.7%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

7.8 min
−18%since 1990
from 9.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kotzebue, Alaska?

Kotzebue, Alaska has about 3,082 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kotzebue, Alaska?

The typical household in Kotzebue, Alaska earns about $57,163 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kotzebue, Alaska expensive?

In Kotzebue, Alaska, the median home is worth about $120,500, and the typical rent is about $982 a month.

How educated are people in Kotzebue, Alaska?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Kotzebue, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kotzebue, Alaska?

About 13.1% of people in Kotzebue, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kotzebue, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Kotzebue, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 331 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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