U.S. County · Profile

Northwest Arctic Borough

7.4KTotal Population
0Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+2.12%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Northwest Arctic Borough has a population of 7,361 as of 2023. It is located in Alaska.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Northwest Arctic Borough based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.6%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
American Indian/Alaska Native80.7%5,940
White10.6%780
Two or More Races5.6%412
Hispanic or Latino2.6%191
Asian1.3%96
Black or African American1.2%88
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.3%22
Some Other Race0.2%15

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Northwest Arctic Borough based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$77,647
4.1% above national average
Per Capita Income
$32,133
16.2% below national average
Poverty Rate
18.5%
60.9% above national average
Median Age
29.2 years

Income & Poverty

$77,647Median Household Income
$32,133Per Capita Income
18.5%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$77,647$96,030
Families$77,546$98,000
Married-couple Families$77,546$86,852
Nonfamily Households$61,771$66,713

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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