Kobuk is a city located in Northwest Arctic Borough Alaska. Kobuk has a 2024 population of 170. Kobuk is currently declining at a rate of -2.3% annually and its population has decreased by -8.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 186 in 2020.
The average household income in Kobuk is $62,031 with a poverty rate of 34.59%. The median age in Kobuk is 18.1 years: 22.8 years for males, and 14.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kobuk was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 120 | 90.23% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 6.77% |
| White | 4 | 3.01% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Two or more races
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 36 | 3.69 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
| Non Family | 13 | 1.08 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 11 | 3 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Married | 9 | 8.44 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 3 | 3.33 | 100 | 0 |
5.13
Average Family Size
3.69
Average Household Size
52.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11 | 21.15% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1 | 1.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 27 | 51.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 9.62% |
| Some College | 8 | 15.38% |
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 | 46 | 30 | 0 |
| White | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 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 25%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.09% of Kobuk residents speak only English, while 29.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 28.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 120 | 35 | 29.17% |
| Multiple | 9 | 9 | 100% |
| White | 4 | 2 | 50% |
34.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.82%
Male Poverty Rate
33.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kobuk is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kobuk is Native, with 29.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 29.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.5% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.14% |
| Male Employed | 5.88% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $74,209 |
| Households | $36,250 | $62,031 |
| Married Families | $134,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,250 | $35,031 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
20.0%
Male Marriage Rate
28.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1
Number of Veterans
1
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.8%
Labor Force Participation
43.1%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
96.99%
Born in Kobuk
98.5%
Native Born
1.5%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.5%
Naturalized
98.5% of Kobuk residents were born in the United States, with 96.99% 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 Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 150 | -4 | -2.6% |
| 2028 | 154 | -4 | -2.53% |
| 2027 | 158 | -4 | -2.47% |
| 2026 | 162 | -4 | -2.41% |
| 2025 | 166 | -4 | -2.35% |
| 2024 | 170 | -4 | -2.3% |
| 2023 | 174 | -2 | -1.14% |
| 2022 | 176 | -4 | -2.22% |
| 2021 | 180 | -6 | -3.23% |
| 2020 | 186 | 32 | 20.78% |
| 2019 | 154 | -2 | -1.28% |
| 2018 | 156 | -2 | -1.27% |
| 2017 | 158 | 2 | 1.28% |
| 2016 | 156 | -2 | -1.27% |
| 2015 | 158 | 2 | 1.28% |
| 2014 | 156 | 1 | 0.65% |
| 2013 | 155 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 155 | 1 | 0.65% |
| 2011 | 154 | 2 | 1.32% |
| 2010 | 152 | 0 | 0% |