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Kotzebue (AK) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Kotzebue, Alaska

StateAlaska
Land Area (mi²)24.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)124.5/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.32% (-10)
Growth Since 2020-6.12% (-201)
Rank in State33th
Rank in Country8729th

The population of Kotzebue, AK in 2022 is estimated to be 3,082. This is a decrease of -0.32% (-10 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Kotzebue by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Kotzebue by Age

Kotzebue Population Pyramid 2022
Kotzebue Median Age
31.4
Total
33.7
Male
29.8
Female
Kotzebue Sex Ratio
56.11%
1,842
Male
43.89%
1,441
Female
Kotzebue Age Dependency Ratio
11.2
Old Age Dependency Ratio
49.7
Child Dependency Ratio
Kotzebue Adults
2,269
Adults
(228 of whom are seniors) in Kotzebue.

Population of Kotzebue by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Kotzebue

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 15.9%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 17.49%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 13.88%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Kotzebue

While the overall poverty rate of Kotzebue is 15.9%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (13.88%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (17.49%).

Poverty Rate of Kotzebue by Employment Status and Sex

4.84%
Female Employed
51.35%
Female Unemployed
4.9%
Male Employed
40.35%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Kotzebue by Education

19.25%
Less Than 9th Grade
16.71%
High School
7.02%
Some College
1.19%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Kotzebue

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Kotzebue

The most common language spoken in Kotzebue is English, with 67.1% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 24.47% of people speak Other Languages, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Kotzebue by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Kotzebue, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Kotzebue by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree1929.83%
Bachelors Degree22711.62%
Associates Degree1155.89%
Some College45723.39%
High School Graduate80040.94%
9th to 12th Grade964.91%
Less Than 9th Grade673.43%

Earnings Statistics of Kotzebue by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$61,534

Average Earnings

$61,285

Average Male

$62,679

Average Female

Employment of Kotzebue by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Kotzebue by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
68.1%
Labor Force Participation
64.2%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Kotzebue by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Crime Statistics of Kotzebue

2019 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime77
Property Crime83
Crime Rate101
Robbery7
Rape22
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft17
Larceny and Theft47
Burglary19
Arson2
Aggravated Assault48
2022 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime139
Property Crime179
Crime Rate197
Robbery9
Rape26
Murder and Mans laughter1
Motor Vehicle Theft28
Larceny and Theft115
Burglary37
Arson3
Aggravated Assault103

Marital Status of Kotzebue

Marriage Rates

  • 31.9%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 29.9%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 34.5%

    Female Marriage Rate

Kotzebue Marriage

In Kotzebue, 29.9% of males have never been married, a lower rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 55-64, while males are more likely to be married at age Over 65.

Households and Families of Kotzebue

Kotzebue Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Kotzebue Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
40.1%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Kotzebue by Type

4.06
Average Family Size
3.29
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned