Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
County
Overview
- County Name
- Northwest Arctic Borough
- State
- Alaska
- FIPS Code
- 02188
- State FIPS
- 02
- County FIPS
- 188
Geography
- Land Area
- 35671.70 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4948.08 sq mi
- Total Area
- 40619.78 sq mi
- Latitude
- 67.005066
- Longitude
- -160.021086
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 7,311
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 4,535
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,140 | 97.7% |
| Hispanic | 171 | 2.3% |
| White | 675 | 9.2% |
| Black | 17 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5,996 | 82.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 55 | 0.8% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 4,431 | 97.7% |
| Hispanic | 104 | 2.3% |
| White | 579 | 12.8% |
| Black | 25 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,794 | 83.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 17 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 7,441
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $82,440
- Poverty Rate
- 17.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,315
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 726 | 9.8% |
| Black | 42 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 116 | 1.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 2,356
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 419 | 17.8% |
| Republican | 265 | 11.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 258 | 11.0% |
| Other | 1,260 | 53.5% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,197 | 50.8% |
| Female | 1,159 | 49.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,857 | 78.8% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 2.0% |
| Black | 16 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 56 | 2.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 762
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 32.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 615 | 33.1% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 37.0% |
| Black | 3 | 18.8% |
| Asian | 12 | 21.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 359 | 30.0% |
| Female | 403 | 34.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,525 (38.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 426 (10.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 2,744
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $185,675
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,175
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 12.7%
- Public Transit
- 1.3%
- Work From Home
- 5.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.