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Kotzebue

Alaska · 3,102 residents · 24.757 sq mi
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Kotzebue is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $239,700. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,102
+1%since 2000
from 3,082 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
125 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 124 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.0
+20%since 2000
from 25.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Kotzebue
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,163 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,612
+100%since 2000
from $18,289 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$239,700
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,461
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $982 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 43.6% in 2000
56.6% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+31%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.8%(491)
Black2%(63)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(77)
Asian1.5%(48)
Other73.3%(2,275)
Diversity Score47.2%(1,465)
Diversity Score
47
+44%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
6.3 min
−19%since 2000
from 7.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
27.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
45.3%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−14.1 ptssince 2011
from 19.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 71.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.0%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.8%
−46.0 ptssince 2013
from 70.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kotzebue, Alaska?

Kotzebue, Alaska has about 3,102 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kotzebue, Alaska?

The typical household in Kotzebue, Alaska earns about $87,000 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 $239,700, and the typical rent is about $1,461 a month.

How educated are people in Kotzebue, Alaska?

About 21.4% 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 15.9% 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 351 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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