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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Northwest Arctic

Alaska · 7,208 residents · 35,663.282 sq mi
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Northwest Arctic has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,976. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $94,900. At a median age of 23.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 23.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,208
+18%since 1990
from 6,113 in 1990
1990 – 2025
0 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 0 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
23.9
+4%since 1990
from 22.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Northwest Arctic
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,976
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,313 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,286
+52%since 1990
from $10,040 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.4%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 18.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$94,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$842
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $762 in 1990
US average: $602
56.0%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 57.9% in 1990
44.0% rent
2.1
+9%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic13.4%(818)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(43)
Asian0.7%(44)
Diversity Score32.2%(1,967)
2000
White, non-Hispanic12.2%(878)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(57)
Asian0.9%(64)
Diversity Score30.4%(2,188)
30
−6%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.7%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.0%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 63.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

8.7 min
−22%since 1990
from 11.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 7,208 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Northwest Arctic, Alaska earns about $45,976 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 $94,900, and the typical rent is about $842 a month.

How educated are people in Northwest Arctic, Alaska?

About 12.7% 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 17.4% 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 1,095 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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