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Northwest Arctic

Alaska · 7,095 residents (2025 est.) · 35,663.282 sq mi
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Northwest Arctic has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,018. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $199,100. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,441
+3%since 2000
from 7,208 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
0 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
28.8
+21%since 2000
from 23.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,095 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Northwest Arctic
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 59.9%(740)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.8%(731)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1411.3%(844)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199%(669)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246%(450)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3414.5%(1,076)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.5%(857)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.2%(612)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.2%(832)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 745.4%(401)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.3%(170)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.8%(59)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,018
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,976 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,256
+98%since 2000
from $15,286 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
+9%since 2010
from 0.389 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing4.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,100
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,350
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $842 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
35.6% rent
Vacancy rate
33.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+4%since 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
25
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic12.2%(878)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(57)
Asian0.9%(64)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.2%(683)
Black0.6%(41)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(173)
Asian1.6%(116)
Other86.4%(6,428)
Diversity Score
31
Unchangedsince 2009
from 30 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
48
+58%since 2020
from 31 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.7%(123)
Puerto Rican0.3%(25)
Cuban0.1%(5)
Asian origin
Filipino1.4%(106)
Vietnamese0.1%(4)
Thai0%(3)
Korean0%(2)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German3.2%(239)
Irish1.7%(128)
English1.4%(101)
Swedish1.1%(82)
Italian1%(71)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(45)
Norwegian0.5%(38)
Polish0.4%(29)
French0.4%(27)
West Indian0.3%(22)
Jamaican0.3%(22)
Austrian0.3%(20)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
Portuguese0.2%(17)
American0.2%(16)
Swiss0.2%(15)
Scottish0.2%(13)
British0.1%(10)
Hungarian0.1%(9)
Canadian0.1%(8)
Czech0.1%(8)
Russian0.1%(7)
Danish0.1%(6)
Belgian0.1%(4)
Greek0.1%(4)
Nigerian0.1%(4)
Dutch0%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Filipino population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
5.9 min
−32%since 2000
from 8.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
15.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
44.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
64.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 25.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
45.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.2%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
47.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−48.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 10.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.1%
−48.7 ptssince 2013
from 66.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.6%
+21.8 ptssince 2017
from 66.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2016
from 64.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married58.6%(1,598)
Married33.4%(910)
Widowed2.5%(67)
Divorced5.6%(152)
Women 15+
Never married48.1%(1,155)
Married37.6%(902)
Widowed7.5%(179)
Divorced6.8%(163)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northwest Arctic, Alaska?

Northwest Arctic, Alaska has about 7,441 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northwest Arctic, Alaska?

The typical household in Northwest Arctic, Alaska earns about $84,018 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northwest Arctic, Alaska expensive?

In Northwest Arctic, Alaska, the median home is worth about $199,100, and the typical rent is about $1,350 a month.

How educated are people in Northwest Arctic, Alaska?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Northwest Arctic, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northwest Arctic, Alaska?

About 17.9% of people in Northwest Arctic, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northwest Arctic, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Northwest Arctic, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,328 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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2 census tracts
Census Tract 1Census Tract 2
11 ZIP codes
ZIP 99752ZIP 99750ZIP 99761ZIP 99763ZIP 99727ZIP 99749ZIP 99770ZIP 99736ZIP 99786ZIP 99773ZIP 99751
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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