Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska

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.