Kotzebue is a city located in Northwest Arctic Borough Alaska. Kotzebue has a 2024 population of 2,939. It is also the county seat of Northwest Arctic Borough. Kotzebue is currently declining at a rate of -1.34% annually and its population has decreased by -5.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,099 in 2020.
The average household income in Kotzebue is $123,435 with a poverty rate of 13.43%. The median age in Kotzebue is 31 years: 33.5 years for males, and 29.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kotzebue was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 1,961 | 64.38% |
| White | 627 | 20.58% |
| Two or more races | 309 | 10.14% |
| Asian | 62 | 2.04% |
| Black or African American | 40 | 1.31% |
| Other race | 38 | 1.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.3% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 845 | 3.25 | 43.6 | 56.4 |
| Married | 322 | 4.07 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Non Family | 291 | 1.51 | 32.6 | 67.4 |
| Female | 162 | 4.72 | 32.7 | 67.3 |
| Male | 70 | 3.26 | 38.6 | 61.4 |
3.91
Average Family Size
3.25
Average Household Size
43.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 80 | 4.39% |
| Associates Degree | 133 | 7.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 229 | 12.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 135 | 7.41% |
| High School Graduate | 701 | 38.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44 | 2.42% |
| Some College | 499 | 27.4% |
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 | 1,034 | 931 | 39 |
| White | 466 | 456 | 251 |
| 2+ Races | 140 | 133 | 24 |
| Hispanic | 87 | 85 | 27 |
| Asian | 62 | 60 | 21 |
| Black | 40 | 40 | 5 |
| Other Race | 29 | 27 | 23 |
| Islander | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 79.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $82,708 | $103,125 | $53,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,500 | $94,625 | $85,625 |
| High School Graduate | $60,368 | $58,269 | $65,241 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $70,560 | $71,279 | $67,368 |
| Some College | $80,721 | $74,167 | $85,750 |
$70,560
Average Earnings
$71,279
Average Male
$67,368
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.8% of Kotzebue residents speak only English, while 20.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 13.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 1,940 | 352 | 18.14% |
| Multiple | 304 | 23 | 7.57% |
| White | 545 | 19 | 3.49% |
| Other | 35 | 8 | 22.86% |
| Hispanic | 137 | 8 | 5.84% |
13.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.26%
Male Poverty Rate
13.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kotzebue is Other, with 22.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kotzebue is White, with 3.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.97% |
| High School | 12.83% |
| Some College | 7.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 36.96% |
| Male Unemployed | 31.11% |
| Male Employed | 3.86% |
| Female Employed | 2.19% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $108,929 | $125,717 |
| Households | $106,328 | $123,435 |
| Married Families | $144,167 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $86,875 | $106,553 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.6%
Male Marriage Rate
34.6%
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
128
Number of Veterans
89
Male Veterans
39
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 70 |
| Vietnam | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 74 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80 | 15.5% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 42.42% |
| Native American | 35 | 2.9% |
| Black | 5 | 12.5% |
| Asian | 4 | 6.45% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 2.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.4%
Labor Force Participation
65%
Employment Rate
6%
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
77.45%
Born in Kotzebue
97.24%
Native Born
2.76%
Foreign Born
0.95%
Non Citizen
1.81%
Naturalized
97.24% of Kotzebue residents were born in the United States, with 77.45% having been born in Alaska. 0.95% 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 | 2,739 | -40 | -1.44% |
| 2028 | 2,779 | -40 | -1.42% |
| 2027 | 2,819 | -40 | -1.4% |
| 2026 | 2,859 | -40 | -1.38% |
| 2025 | 2,899 | -40 | -1.36% |
| 2024 | 2,939 | -40 | -1.34% |
| 2023 | 2,979 | -23 | -0.77% |
| 2022 | 3,002 | -81 | -2.63% |
| 2021 | 3,083 | -16 | -0.52% |
| 2020 | 3,099 | -169 | -5.17% |
| 2019 | 3,268 | -19 | -0.58% |
| 2018 | 3,287 | -44 | -1.32% |
| 2017 | 3,331 | 54 | 1.65% |
| 2016 | 3,277 | -29 | -0.88% |
| 2015 | 3,306 | -20 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 3,326 | 23 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 3,303 | 11 | 0.33% |
| 2012 | 3,292 | 4 | 0.12% |
| 2011 | 3,288 | 68 | 2.11% |
| 2010 | 3,220 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,082 | 331 | 12.03% |
| 1990 | 2,751 | 651 | 31% |
| 1980 | 2,100 | 400 | 23.53% |
| 1970 | 1,700 | 400 | 30.77% |
| 1960 | 1,300 | 900 | 225% |
| 1940 | 400 | -2,339 | -85.4% |