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Northwest Arctic

Alaska · 7,523 residents · 35,663.282 sq mi
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Northwest Arctic has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,217. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $129,000. At a median age of 25.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 25.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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

7,523
+4%since 2000
from 7,208 in 2000
1990 – 2025
0 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 0 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
25.7
+8%since 2000
from 23.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Northwest Arctic
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,217
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,976 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$21,278
+39%since 2000
from $15,286 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
19.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing15.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$129,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$1,020
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $842 in 2000
US average: $853
16.4%
−39.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
49.3% rent
32.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
23.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
16.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.3
+13%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic11%(830)
Black0.5%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(58)
Asian0.6%(42)
Other86.1%(6,474)
Diversity Score28.8%(2,163)
29
−5%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
5.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

7.4 min
−16%since 2000
from 8.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
10.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
8.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
10.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
50.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
70.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

35.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
33.7%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

53.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
46.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
9.5%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northwest Arctic, Alaska?

Northwest Arctic, Alaska has about 7,523 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northwest Arctic, Alaska earns about $55,217 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 $129,000, and the typical rent is about $1,020 a month.

How educated are people in Northwest Arctic, Alaska?

About 12.5% 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 19.7% 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 1,410 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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