Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska

Northwest Arctic Borough is a borough located in the U.S. state of Alaska. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,793,[2] up from 7,523 in 2010.[3] The borough seat is Kotzebue.[4] The borough was formed on June 2, 1986.

Northwest Arctic Borough
Borough
The Kotzebue Sound as seen from Cape Krusenstern National Monument.
The Kotzebue Sound as seen from Cape Krusenstern National Monument.
Official seal of Northwest Arctic Borough
Seal
Map of Alaska highlighting Northwest Arctic Borough
Location within the U.S. state of Alaska
Map of the United States highlighting Alaska
Alaska's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 67°N 160°W
Country United States
State Alaska
IncorporatedJune 2, 1986[1]
Named forNorthwest and Arctic location
SeatKotzebue
Largest cityKotzebue
Area
 • Total40,749 sq mi (105,540 km2)
 • Land35,573 sq mi (92,130 km2)
 • Water5,176 sq mi (13,410 km2)  12.7%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total7,423
 • Density0.18/sq mi (0.070/km2)
Time zoneUTC−9 (Alaska)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−8 (ADT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.nwabor.org

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 40,749 square miles (105,540 km2), of which 35,573 square miles (92,130 km2) is land and 5,176 square miles (13,410 km2) (12.7%) is water.[5] By land area, it is slightly larger than the state of Maine.

Its coastline is limited by the Chukchi Sea. The Kotzebue Sound, a significant wildlife area, is a prominent water body within the Northwest Arctic Borough. The largest polar bear sighted in history, a male weighing 2,209 pounds (1,002 kg), was sighted at Kotzebue Sound.[6]

Adjacent boroughs and census areas

National protected areas

Politics
United States presidential election results for Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska[7]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No. %No. %No. %
2020 735 38.58% 1,031 54.12% 139 7.30%
2016 563 25.79% 1,207 55.29% 413 18.92%
2012 611 30.52% 1,309 65.38% 82 4.10%
2008 1,328 56.08% 952 40.20% 88 3.72%
2004 1,123 56.21% 801 40.09% 74 3.70%
2000 1,081 50.89% 818 38.51% 225 10.59%
1996 785 37.72% 1,032 49.59% 264 12.69%
1992 871 39.99% 825 37.88% 482 22.13%
1988 945 56.49% 663 39.63% 65 3.89%
1984 1,146 58.89% 745 38.28% 55 2.83%
1980 589 39.69% 732 49.33% 163 10.98%
1976 476 38.83% 712 58.08% 38 3.10%
1972 744 56.49% 551 41.84% 22 1.67%
1968 501 49.36% 467 46.01% 47 4.63%
1964 156 19.85% 630 80.15% 0 0.00%
1960 555 68.94% 250 31.06% 0 0.00%

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19603,560—
19704,43424.6%
19804,8319.0%
19906,11326.5%
20007,20817.9%
20107,5234.4%
20207,7933.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2020[3]

At the 2000 census,[12] there were 7,208 people, 1,780 households and 1,404 families residing in the borough. The population density was 0.18 per square mile (0.069/km2). There were 2,540 housing units at an average density of 0 per square mile (0/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 12.32% White, 0.21% Black or African American, 82.46% Native American, 0.89% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.36% from other races, and 3.70% from two or more races. 0.79% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 40.00% reported speaking Inupiat or "Eskimo" at home.[13]

There were 1,780 households, of which 55.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.90% were married couples living together, 19.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.10% were non-families. 16.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.87 and the average family size was 4.36.[3]

Age distribution was 41.50% under the age of 18, 10.00% from 18 to 24, 28.10% from 25 to 44, 15.50% from 45 to 64, and 5.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.70 males.[3]

2020 Census
Races (alone or in combination with other) in Northwest Arctic Borough (2020 United States Census) [14]
RacePercentage of Population
White13.99%
Black or African American1.72%
American Indian or Alaska Native88.13%
Asian1.45%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander0.46%
Some other race0.92%

Communities

Cities

Census-designated places

See also

References
  1. 1996 Alaska Municipal Officials Directory. Juneau: Alaska Municipal League/Alaska Department of Community and Regional Affairs. January 1996. p. 14.
  2. "2020 Census Data - Cities and Census Designated Places" (Web). State of Alaska, Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  3. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 29, 2011. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
  4. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. C. Michael Hogan (2008) Polar Bear: Ursus maritimus, Globaltwitcher.com, ed. N. Stromberg Archived March 8, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  7. "RRH Elections". rrhelections.com. February 2, 2018. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
  8. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
  9. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
  10. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
  11. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
  12. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  13. http://www.mla.org/map_data_results&state_id=2&county_id=188&mode=geographic&zip=&place_id=&cty_id=&ll=&a=&ea=&order=r
  14. "2020 Census Demographic Data Map Viewer".

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