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Kotzebue

Alaska · 3,201 residents · 24.757 sq mi
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Kotzebue is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,908. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $162,500. At a median age of 27.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 27.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,201
+4%since 2000
from 3,082 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
129 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 124 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
27.2
+5%since 2000
from 25.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,908
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,163 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,067
+26%since 2000
from $18,289 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,119
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $982 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.1%
−21.5 ptssince 2000
from 43.6% in 2000
56.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+15%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19.3%(594)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(36)
Asian1.8%(56)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.8%(1,010)
2010
White, non-Hispanic15.6%(499)
Black0.8%(27)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(43)
Asian1.2%(40)
Other80.7%(2,585)
Diversity Score40%(1,281)
Diversity Score
40
+22%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.7 min
+12%since 2000
from 7.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
19.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
43.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
55.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
33.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.1%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kotzebue, Alaska?

Kotzebue, Alaska has about 3,201 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kotzebue, Alaska?

The typical household in Kotzebue, Alaska earns about $66,908 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 $162,500, and the typical rent is about $1,119 a month.

How educated are people in Kotzebue, Alaska?

About 17.6% 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 15.3% 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 450 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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