The Northwest Arctic Borough, AK County is located in the northwestern corner of Alaska and is home to 7,776 people. With a population density of 0.21 people per square mile, it's significantly less dense than the US average of 93.29 people per square mile. Despite this low population density, residents are able to enjoy a vibrant community filled with many local businesses, year-round outdoor activities, and sporting events. Local businesses in the area include a grocery store, hardware store, cafe and restaurant, post office and library. Year round outdoor activities in Northwest Arctic include fishing, hunting, hiking and camping. The borough also has several demographic organizations which meet regularly for various social events and fundraisers. Lastly there are several local sporting events throughout the year such as basketball tournaments and softball leagues.
The population in Northwest Arctic Borough County is 7,776. There are 0 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Northwest Arctic Borough County is 28.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Northwest Arctic Borough County is 4.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Northwest Arctic Borough County
- 34.2% are married
- 6.3% are divorced
- 39.9% are married with children
- 33.6% have children, but are single
Race in Northwest Arctic Borough County
- 11.1% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 0.9% are Asian
- 81.6% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander