Utqiaġvik is a city located in North Slope Borough Alaska. Utqiaġvik has a 2024 population of 4,622. Utqiaġvik is currently declining at a rate of -1.53% annually and its population has decreased by -5.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,909 in 2020.
The average household income in Utqiaġvik is $116,200 with a poverty rate of 9.14%. The median age in Utqiaġvik is 30.7 years: 31.2 years for males, and 30.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Utqiaġvik was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 2,609 | 53.79% |
| Two or more races | 729 | 15.03% |
| White | 727 | 14.99% |
| Asian | 409 | 8.43% |
| Black or African American | 185 | 3.81% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 131 | 2.7% |
| Other race | 60 | 1.24% |
Native American
Two or more races
White
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,512 | 3.08 | 44.3 | 55.7 |
| Married | 563 | 3.91 | 51.7 | 48.3 |
| Non Family | 444 | 1.36 | 30.6 | 69.4 |
| Female | 297 | 4.07 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
| Male | 208 | 3.06 | 37 | 63 |
3.58
Average Family Size
3.08
Average Household Size
44.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 306 | 11.2% |
| Associates Degree | 223 | 8.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 201 | 7.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 177 | 6.48% |
| High School Graduate | 908 | 33.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 107 | 3.92% |
| Some College | 809 | 29.62% |
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 | 1,572 | 1,167 | 39 |
| White | 450 | 450 | 232 |
| Asian | 241 | 236 | 63 |
| 2+ Races | 179 | 179 | 28 |
| Hispanic | 158 | 158 | 0 |
| Black | 116 | 116 | 14 |
| Islander | 79 | 76 | 2 |
| Other Race | 60 | 60 | 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 51.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $94,375 | $0 | $92,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $104,732 | $81,071 | $114,148 |
| High School Graduate | $59,828 | $64,000 | $56,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $58,000 | $72,692 | $0 |
| Overall | $66,786 | $71,703 | $54,554 |
| Some College | $49,212 | $71,486 | $34,301 |
$66,786
Average Earnings
$71,703
Average Male
$54,554
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
52.92% of Utqiaġvik residents speak only English, while 47.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 31.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 2,531 | 362 | 14.3% |
| White | 686 | 28 | 4.08% |
| Multiple | 720 | 27 | 3.75% |
| Hispanic | 380 | 24 | 6.32% |
| Black | 185 | 17 | 9.19% |
9.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.27%
Male Poverty Rate
10.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Utqiaġvik is Native, with 14.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Utqiaġvik is Multiple, with 3.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.12% |
| High School | 12.44% |
| Some College | 6.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 14.29% |
| Male Unemployed | 11.81% |
| Female Employed | 2.31% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $106,016 | $129,879 |
| Households | $89,038 | $116,200 |
| Married Families | $127,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $63,977 | $71,282 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.6%
Male Marriage Rate
36.0%
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
120
Number of Veterans
110
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 57 |
| Vietnam | 46 |
| Second Gulf War | 39 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 64 |
| 75+ | 42 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 64 | 3.44% |
| White | 30 | 5.15% |
| Black | 16 | 13.79% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 3.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
9.3%
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
70.95%
Born in Utqiaġvik
90.76%
Native Born
9.24%
Foreign Born
3.07%
Non Citizen
6.16%
Naturalized
90.76% of Utqiaġvik residents were born in the United States, with 70.95% having been born in Alaska. 3.07% 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 | 4,263 | -72 | -1.66% |
| 2028 | 4,335 | -72 | -1.63% |
| 2027 | 4,407 | -71 | -1.59% |
| 2026 | 4,478 | -72 | -1.58% |
| 2025 | 4,550 | -72 | -1.56% |
| 2024 | 4,622 | -72 | -1.53% |
| 2023 | 4,694 | -124 | -2.57% |
| 2022 | 4,818 | -145 | -2.92% |
| 2021 | 4,963 | 54 | 1.1% |
| 2020 | 4,909 | 435 | 9.72% |
| 2019 | 4,474 | -15 | -0.33% |
| 2018 | 4,489 | 38 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 4,451 | 64 | 1.46% |
| 2016 | 4,387 | -59 | -1.33% |
| 2015 | 4,446 | 4 | 0.09% |
| 2014 | 4,442 | -7 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 4,449 | 73 | 1.67% |
| 2012 | 4,376 | 86 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4,290 | 46 | 1.08% |
| 2010 | 4,244 | 0 | 0% |