Ambler is a city located in Northwest Arctic Borough Alaska. Ambler has a 2024 population of 247. Ambler is currently declining at a rate of -2.76% annually and its population has decreased by -9.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 273 in 2020.
The average household income in Ambler is $51,263 with a poverty rate of 31.34%. The median age in Ambler is 33.8 years: 36.5 years for males, and 30.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ambler was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 185 | 92.04% |
| White | 12 | 5.97% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 1.99% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 76 | 2.64 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Married | 23 | 3.91 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 21 | 1.24 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
| Female | 18 | 2.94 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Male | 14 | 2.29 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
86.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 26 | 20.63% |
| Associates Degree | 3 | 2.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1 | 0.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 6 | 4.76% |
| High School Graduate | 49 | 38.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 13.49% |
| Some College | 24 | 19.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 112 | 69 | 0 |
| White | 12 | 12 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 58.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $11,563 | $11,563 | $0 |
| Overall | $16,964 | $16,607 | $31,250 |
| Some College | $25,000 | $0 | $0 |
$16,964
Average Earnings
$16,607
Average Male
$31,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
29.44% of Ambler residents speak only English, while 70.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 69.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 185 | 61 | 32.97% |
| White | 12 | 2 | 16.67% |
31.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
31%
Male Poverty Rate
31.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ambler is Native, with 32.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ambler is White, with 16.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 20%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 28.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.91% |
| Some College | 25.93% |
| High School | 24.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 53.85% |
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,021 | $56,562 |
| Households | $41,563 | $51,263 |
| Married Families | $53,854 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,250 | $30,752 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.8%
Male Marriage Rate
26.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
15
Number of Veterans
15
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 13 | 10.66% |
| White | 2 | 16.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
29.7%
Labor Force Participation
21%
Employment Rate
29.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
96.02%
Born in Ambler
99%
Native Born
1%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1%
Naturalized
99% of Ambler residents were born in the United States, with 96.02% having been born in Alaska. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 215 | -7 | -3.15% |
| 2028 | 222 | -6 | -2.63% |
| 2027 | 228 | -6 | -2.56% |
| 2026 | 234 | -7 | -2.9% |
| 2025 | 241 | -6 | -2.43% |
| 2024 | 247 | -7 | -2.76% |
| 2023 | 254 | -4 | -1.55% |
| 2022 | 258 | -7 | -2.64% |
| 2021 | 265 | -8 | -2.93% |
| 2020 | 273 | 10 | 3.8% |
| 2019 | 263 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 263 | -4 | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 267 | 3 | 1.14% |
| 2016 | 264 | -3 | -1.12% |
| 2015 | 267 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 267 | 2 | 0.75% |
| 2013 | 265 | 1 | 0.38% |
| 2012 | 264 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 264 | 5 | 1.93% |
| 2010 | 259 | 0 | 0% |