Kobuk, AK, population 152, is a small rural village located in the Northwest Arctic Borough. The population density of 26 people per square mile is much lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Despite its size, Kobuk offers many amenities to its local community and visitors alike. There are a number of businesses such as the Kobuk Store and Wolfe’s General Store as well as a post office that keep the residents of Kobuk supplied with what they need. Outdoor recreation opportunities abound, including hunting, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, hiking and more all year round. Other organizations like Bethel Native Corporation help to provide for the members of this close-knit community. When it comes to sports and other entertainment events there is an active basketball league sponsored by Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation and several other sporting events throughout the year like skating carnivals and high school tournaments.
The population in Kobuk (zip 99751) is 152. There are 27 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Kobuk (zip 99751) is 18.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Kobuk (zip 99751) is 4.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Kobuk (zip 99751)
- 25.6% are married
- 1.9% are divorced
- 44.8% are married with children
- 44.8% have children, but are single
Race in Kobuk (zip 99751)
- 5.3% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 85.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 9.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander