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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Northwest Arctic

Alaska · 6,113 residents · 35,663.282 sq mi
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Northwest Arctic is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $33,313. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 1,095 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $63,100. At a median age of 22.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 22.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,113
−15%vs 2000
vs 7,208 in 2000
1990 – 2025
0 / sq mi
−15%vs 2000
vs 0 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
22.9
−4%vs 2000
vs 23.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Northwest Arctic
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,313
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,976 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,040
−34%vs 2000
vs $15,286 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.5%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$63,100
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $94,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$762
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $842 in 2000
US average: $450
57.9%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.0% in 2000
42.1% rent
1.9
−8%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score30.4%(2,188)
1990
White, non-Hispanic13.4%(818)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(43)
Asian0.7%(44)
Other85.7%(5,241)
Diversity Score32.2%(1,967)
32
+6%vs 2000
vs 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.9%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.8%
−8.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.2 min
+29%vs 2000
vs 8.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northwest Arctic, Alaska?

Northwest Arctic, Alaska has about 6,113 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Northwest Arctic, Alaska earns about $33,313 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 $63,100, and the typical rent is about $762 a month.

How educated are people in Northwest Arctic, Alaska?

About 11.9% 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 18.5% of people in Northwest Arctic, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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

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