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 $114,990 with a poverty rate of 9.23%. The median age in Utqiaġvik is 30.7 years: 30 years for males, and 31 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Utqiaġvik was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 3,158 | 64.77% |
| Two or more races | 542 | 11.12% |
| Asian | 489 | 10.03% |
| White | 400 | 8.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 147 | 3.01% |
| Black or African American | 89 | 1.83% |
| Other race | 51 | 1.05% |
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,568 | 3.02 | 39 | 61 |
| Married | 613 | 3.99 | 44.9 | 55.1 |
| Non Family | 490 | 1.32 | 31.6 | 68.4 |
| Female | 257 | 3.75 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
| Male | 208 | 3.24 | 25.5 | 74.5 |
3.57
Average Family Size
3.02
Average Household Size
39.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 302 | 10.51% |
| Associates Degree | 219 | 7.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 232 | 8.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 151 | 5.26% |
| High School Graduate | 1,038 | 36.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 114 | 3.97% |
| Some College | 817 | 28.44% |
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 | 1,771 | 1,368 | 19 |
| Asian | 353 | 346 | 116 |
| White | 306 | 306 | 130 |
| 2+ Races | 185 | 185 | 50 |
| Hispanic | 129 | 129 | 26 |
| Black | 89 | 89 | 37 |
| Islander | 87 | 81 | 5 |
| Other Race | 51 | 51 | 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 42.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,833 | $64,853 | $71,818 |
| Graduate Degree | $98,359 | $90,813 | $105,000 |
| High School Graduate | $48,102 | $44,130 | $49,194 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $52,273 | $51,917 | $55,179 |
| Overall | $62,454 | $62,500 | $62,443 |
| Some College | $67,727 | $68,586 | $49,559 |
$62,454
Average Earnings
$62,500
Average Male
$62,443
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
47.8% of Utqiaġvik residents speak only English, while 52.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 37.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 3,080 | 379 | 12.31% |
| Hispanic | 250 | 47 | 18.8% |
| Multiple | 534 | 47 | 8.8% |
| White | 360 | 15 | 4.17% |
9.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.11%
Male Poverty Rate
10.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Utqiaġvik is Hispanic, with 18.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Utqiaġvik is White, with 4.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.72% |
| High School | 13.07% |
| Some College | 4.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 8.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 6.47% |
| Female Employed | 3.78% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $105,116 | $128,417 |
| Households | $86,810 | $114,990 |
| Married Families | $170,114 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $61,009 | $66,616 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.5%
Male Marriage Rate
36.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
171
Number of Veterans
171
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 81 |
| Vietnam | 68 |
| Second Gulf War | 40 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 82 |
| 75+ | 37 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 129 | 6.27% |
| Black | 29 | 32.58% |
| White | 13 | 3.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.9%
Labor Force Participation
58.3%
Employment Rate
11.5%
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
72.23%
Born in Utqiaġvik
88.35%
Native Born
11.65%
Foreign Born
4.82%
Non Citizen
6.83%
Naturalized
88.35% of Utqiaġvik residents were born in the United States, with 72.23% having been born in Alaska. 4.82% 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% |