Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
AK · FIPS 02188 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,441 | — | #2,701 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $84,018 | +11.8% | #451 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 28.8 years | -26.0% | #3,190 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $199,100 | -29.4% | #1,413 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,350 | +16.1% | #364 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.9% | +41.8% | #2,426 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Northwest Arctic Borough has a population of 7,441, making it the #2,701 most populous county in the US. The median age is 28.8 years, which is 26.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Northwest Arctic Borough is $84,018, ranking #451 out of 3,222 counties — 11.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 17.9% and unemployment stands at 16.6%.
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The median home value in Northwest Arctic Borough is $199,100 (-29.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,350/mo and the homeownership rate is 64.4%.
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81.9% of residents in Northwest Arctic Borough have health insurance coverage, which is 10.6% below the national rate.
About Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska has a total population of 7,441, making it the 2,701st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Northwest Arctic Borough is 28.8 years, which is 26.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Northwest Arctic Borough is $84,018, which ranks #451 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 16.6%.
The median home value in Northwest Arctic Borough is $199,100, 29.4% below the national median. Renters in Northwest Arctic Borough pay a median gross rent of $1,350 per month. The homeownership rate is 64.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Northwest Arctic Borough, 10.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 68.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 81.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 7.2 min.
Northwest Arctic Borough is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is American Indian (non-Hispanic) at 80.6% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (9.2%) and Two or More Races (5.8%).
All data for Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.