Kotzebue, AK

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Kotzebue Overview

3,088
TOTAL POPULATION
1,504
MALE POPULATION
1,584
FEMALE POPULATION
94.95
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.32
FEMALES / 100 MALES
31.2
MEDIAN AGE
4.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$41,747
PER CAPITA INCOME
$109,750
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$101,071
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
1.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
98.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$14,290
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,521
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
68.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Kotzebue Zip Codes

Kotzebue Area Codes

Race in Kotzebue

The most populous races in Kotzebue are Native / Alaskan (2,019 | 65.4%), White / Caucasian (521 | 16.9%), and Two or more Races (366 | 11.8%).
Race in Kotzebue
Race# Population% Population
Asian652.1%
Black / African American882.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific110.4%
Hispanic or Latino1815.9%
Native / Alaskan2,01965.4%
White / Caucasian52116.9%
Two or more Races36611.8%
Some other Race180.6%
Total3,088100.0%

Ancestry in Kotzebue

The most populous ancestries reported in Kotzebue are Inupiat (2,149 | 69.6%), Mexican (125 | 4.1%), Irish (124 | 4.0%), German (122 | 4.0%), and Swedish (72 | 2.3%), together accounting for 83.9% of all Kotzebue residents.
Ancestry in Kotzebue
Ancestry# Population% Population
Alaska Native140.4%
Alaskan Athabascan250.8%
American60.2%
Austrian60.2%
Bhutanese401.3%
Blackfeet70.2%
British30.1%
Burmese180.6%
Central American90.3%
Central American Indian60.2%
Cuban70.2%
Czech30.1%
Danish120.4%
Dutch20.1%
Eastern European10.0%
English561.8%
European712.3%
French331.1%
German1224.0%
Indian (Asian)10.0%
Inupiat2,14969.6%
Irish1244.0%
Italian140.4%
Jamaican220.7%
Korean461.5%
Mexican1254.1%
Native Hawaiian270.9%
Navajo30.1%
New Zealander60.2%
Norwegian200.6%
Pakistani110.4%
Panamanian70.2%
Polish321.0%
Portuguese190.6%
Puerto Rican290.9%
Russian50.2%
Salvadoran20.1%
Scandinavian40.1%
Scotch-Irish160.5%
Scottish70.2%
Spaniard100.3%
Sri Lankan60.2%
Swedish722.3%
Swiss60.2%
Tlingit-Haida290.9%
Ukrainian70.2%
West Indian60.2%
Yuman361.2%
Yup'ik451.5%
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Immigrants in Kotzebue

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Kotzebue came from Asia (40 | 1.3%), Latin America (38 | 1.2%), South Eastern Asia (33 | 1.1%), Caribbean (24 | 0.8%), and Jamaica (22 | 0.7%), together accounting for 5.1% of all Kotzebue residents.
Immigrants in Kotzebue
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia401.3%
Caribbean240.8%
Central America140.4%
Cuba20.1%
Eastern Asia70.2%
Eastern Europe70.2%
Europe160.5%
Ireland40.1%
Jamaica220.7%
Korea70.2%
Latin America381.2%
Mexico140.4%
Northern Europe90.3%
Oceania60.2%
Philippines220.7%
Russia70.2%
South Eastern Asia331.1%
Sweden50.2%
Thailand110.4%
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Sex and Age in Kotzebue

Sex and Age in Kotzebue

The most populous age groups in Kotzebue are 60 to 64 Years (143 | 9.5%) for men and Under 5 Years (165 | 10.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Kotzebue
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years124 (8.2%)165 (10.4%)
5 to 9 Years131 (8.7%)143 (9.0%)
10 to 14 Years134 (8.9%)134 (8.5%)
15 to 19 Years114 (7.6%)133 (8.4%)
20 to 24 Years63 (4.2%)96 (6.1%)
25 to 29 Years88 (5.9%)126 (8.0%)
30 to 34 Years95 (6.3%)151 (9.5%)
35 to 39 Years80 (5.3%)102 (6.4%)
40 to 44 Years95 (6.3%)101 (6.4%)
45 to 49 Years138 (9.2%)87 (5.5%)
50 to 54 Years95 (6.3%)86 (5.4%)
55 to 59 Years88 (5.9%)76 (4.8%)
60 to 64 Years143 (9.5%)67 (4.2%)
65 to 69 Years45 (3.0%)46 (2.9%)
70 to 74 Years39 (2.6%)26 (1.6%)
75 to 79 Years6 (0.4%)20 (1.3%)
80 to 84 Years15 (1.0%)16 (1.0%)
85 Years and over11 (0.7%)9 (0.6%)
Total1,504 (100.0%)1,584 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Kotzebue

Median Family Size in Kotzebue

The median family size in Kotzebue is 4.17 persons per family, with single female/mother families (164 | 30.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.38 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (66 | 12.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.41 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Kotzebue
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple315 (57.8%)4.22
Single Male/Father66 (12.1%)3.41
Single Female/Mother164 (30.1%)4.38
Total Families545 (100.0%)4.17

Median Household Size in Kotzebue

The median household size in Kotzebue is 3.30 persons per household, with single female/mother households (164 | 19.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.82 persons per household. non-family households (307 | 36.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.41 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Kotzebue
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple315 (37.0%)4.28
Single Male/Father66 (7.7%)3.61
Single Female/Mother164 (19.3%)4.82
Non-family307 (36.0%)1.41
Total Households852 (100.0%)3.30

Household Size by Marriage Status in Kotzebue

Out of a total of 852 households in Kotzebue, 545 (64.0%) are family households, while 307 (36.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 153, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 236.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Kotzebue
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-236 (27.7%)
2-Person Households153 (18.0%)45 (5.3%)
3-Person Households118 (13.9%)18 (2.1%)
4-Person Households98 (11.5%)8 (0.9%)
5-Person Households89 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households38 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households49 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total545 (64.0%)307 (36.0%)

Female Fertility in Kotzebue

Fertility by Age in Kotzebue

Average fertility rate in Kotzebue is 38.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 70.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 81.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Kotzebue
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years1 (3.1%)8.0
20 to 34 years26 (81.2%)70.0
35 to 50 years5 (15.6%)15.0
Total32 (100.0%)38.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kotzebue

59.4% of women with births (32) in Kotzebue are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kotzebue
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years14 (53.8%)12 (46.2%)
35 to 50 years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19 (59.4%)13 (40.6%)

Fertility by Education in Kotzebue

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Kotzebue
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School5 (15.6%)44.0
High School Diploma18 (56.2%)61.0
College or Associate's Degree7 (21.9%)24.0
Bachelor's Degree2 (6.2%)26.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total32 (100.0%)38.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kotzebue

40.6% of women with births in Kotzebue are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 66.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kotzebue
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School4 (80.0%)1 (20.0%)
High School Diploma6 (33.3%)12 (66.7%)
College or Associate's Degree7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19 (59.4%)13 (40.6%)

Income in Kotzebue

Income Overview in Kotzebue

Per Capita Income in Kotzebue is $41,747, while median incomes of families and households are $109,750 and $101,071 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,088$41,747
Median Family Income545$109,750
Mean Family Income545$124,814
Median Household Income852$101,071
Mean Household Income852$117,341
Income Deficit545$14,290
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,0881.70%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,08898.30¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,0880.37

Earnings by Sex in Kotzebue

Average Earnings in Kotzebue are $64,316, $65,341 for men and $64,231 for women, a difference of 1.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Kotzebue
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male747 (47.4%)$65,341
Female830 (52.6%)$64,231
Total1,577 (100.0%)$64,316

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kotzebue

The most common earnings brackets in Kotzebue are $100,000+ for men (183 | 24.5%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (189 | 22.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kotzebue
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less8 (1.1%)30 (3.6%)
$2,500 to $4,9997 (0.9%)7 (0.8%)
$5,000 to $7,4999 (1.2%)25 (3.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99925 (3.4%)27 (3.3%)
$10,000 to $12,49929 (3.9%)4 (0.5%)
$12,500 to $14,99916 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49926 (3.5%)13 (1.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)16 (1.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4997 (0.9%)6 (0.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9994 (0.5%)17 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $29,99934 (4.5%)26 (3.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99941 (5.5%)37 (4.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99955 (7.4%)31 (3.7%)
$40,000 to $44,99941 (5.5%)45 (5.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99932 (4.3%)35 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $54,99917 (2.3%)16 (1.9%)
$55,000 to $64,99921 (2.8%)96 (11.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99978 (10.4%)56 (6.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999114 (15.3%)189 (22.8%)
$100,000+183 (24.5%)154 (18.5%)
Total747 (100.0%)830 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kotzebue

Average earnings in Kotzebue are $68,774 for men and $69,844 for women, a difference of 1.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $90,938, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $55,833. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $81,806, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $63,077.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kotzebue
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$55,833$63,077
College or Associate's Degree$69,107$81,806
Bachelor's Degree$88,750$81,250
Graduate Degree$90,938$80,938
Total$68,774$69,844

Family Income in Kotzebue

Family Income Brackets in Kotzebue

According to the Kotzebue family income data, there are 107 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.6% of all families. Conversely, the $25,000 to $34,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 8 families (1.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Kotzebue
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000152.8%
$10,000 to $14,999244.4%
$15,000 to $24,999213.9%
$25,000 to $34,99981.5%
$35,000 to $49,999325.9%
$50,000 to $74,9997513.8%
$75,000 to $99,9997213.2%
$100,000 to $149,99910719.6%
$150,000 to $199,9998515.6%
$200,000+10619.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kotzebue

7+ person families (48 | 8.8%) account for the highest median family income in Kotzebue with $134,375 per family, while 2-person families (167 | 30.6%) have the highest median income of $57,410 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kotzebue
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families167 (30.6%)$114,821
3-Person Families120 (22.0%)$106,667
4-Person Families106 (19.5%)$90,625
5-Person Families70 (12.8%)$101,250
6-Person Families34 (6.2%)$0
7+ Person Families48 (8.8%)$134,375
Total545 (100.0%)$109,750

Family Income by Number of Earners in Kotzebue

The median family income in Kotzebue is $109,750, with families comprising 2 earners (224) having the highest median family income of $170,500, while families with no earners (61) have the lowest median family income of $22,125, accounting for 41.1% and 11.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Kotzebue
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners61 (11.2%)$22,125
1 Earner179 (32.8%)$72,337
2 Earners224 (41.1%)$170,500
3+ Earners81 (14.9%)$158,438
Total545 (100.0%)$109,750

Household Income in Kotzebue

Household Income Brackets in Kotzebue

With 170 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Kotzebue, accounting for 20.0% of all households. In contrast, only 30 households (3.5%) fall into the $25,000 to $34,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Kotzebue
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000323.8%
$10,000 to $14,999313.6%
$15,000 to $24,999384.5%
$25,000 to $34,999303.5%
$35,000 to $49,999414.8%
$50,000 to $74,99912014.1%
$75,000 to $99,99913115.4%
$100,000 to $149,99917020.0%
$150,000 to $199,99913015.3%
$200,000+12915.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Kotzebue

The median household income in Kotzebue is $101,071, with the highest median household income of $112,188 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 401 households (47.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $65,000, with 30 households (3.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Kotzebue
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years30 (3.5%)$65,000
25 to 44 Years269 (31.6%)$92,639
45 to 64 Years401 (47.1%)$112,188
65+ Years152 (17.8%)$88,750
Total852 (100.0%)$101,071

Poverty in Kotzebue

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kotzebue

With 13.5% poverty level for males and 13.0% for females among the residents of Kotzebue, 15 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 7 males (31.8%) and 10 females (40.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kotzebue
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7 (5.8%)43 (27.7%)
5 Years5 (22.7%)10 (40.0%)
6 to 11 Years34 (19.9%)43 (23.5%)
12 to 14 Years8 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years7 (31.8%)1 (6.2%)
16 and 17 Years11 (20.4%)5 (8.1%)
18 to 24 Years20 (20.8%)39 (26.0%)
25 to 34 Years15 (8.7%)14 (5.1%)
35 to 44 Years30 (17.7%)16 (7.9%)
45 to 54 Years22 (9.5%)15 (8.7%)
55 to 64 Years30 (13.0%)14 (9.9%)
65 to 74 Years9 (10.8%)4 (5.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total198 (13.5%)204 (13.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kotzebue

According to the poverty statistics in Kotzebue, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kotzebue
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years113 (94.2%)112 (72.3%)
5 Years17 (77.3%)15 (60.0%)
6 to 11 Years137 (80.1%)140 (76.5%)
12 to 14 Years60 (88.2%)65 (100.0%)
15 Years15 (68.2%)15 (93.8%)
16 and 17 Years43 (79.6%)57 (91.9%)
18 to 24 Years76 (79.2%)111 (74.0%)
25 to 34 Years157 (91.3%)263 (95.0%)
35 to 44 Years139 (82.3%)186 (92.1%)
45 to 54 Years210 (90.5%)158 (91.3%)
55 to 64 Years201 (87.0%)128 (90.1%)
65 to 74 Years74 (89.2%)68 (94.4%)
75 Years and over31 (100.0%)45 (100.0%)
Total1,273 (86.5%)1,363 (87.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kotzebue

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Kotzebue show that 3.8% or 12 of the total 315 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 8.8%, comprising of 5 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kotzebue
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children140 (97.9%)3 (2.1%)
1 or 2 Children100 (96.2%)4 (3.8%)
3 or 4 Children52 (91.2%)5 (8.8%)
5 or more Children11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total303 (96.2%)12 (3.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kotzebue

According to the poverty data in Kotzebue, 33.3% or 22 single-father households and 17.1% or 28 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (38.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kotzebue
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children14 (37.8%)4 (13.8%)
1 or 2 Children8 (38.1%)4 (4.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)10 (23.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total22 (33.3%)28 (17.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kotzebue

The poverty data for Kotzebue shows that 12 of the married-couple family households (3.8%) and 50 of the single-parent households (21.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (8.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kotzebue
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children3 (2.1%)18 (27.3%)
1 or 2 Children4 (3.8%)12 (11.7%)
3 or 4 Children5 (8.8%)10 (19.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total12 (3.8%)50 (21.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Kotzebue

Employment by Class of Employer in Kotzebue

Among the 1,408 employed individuals in Kotzebue, local government employees (440 | 31.2%), private company employees (420 | 29.8%), and not-for-profit organizations (383 | 27.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Kotzebue
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees42029.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)211.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)231.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations38327.2%
Local Government Employees44031.2%
State Government Employees392.8%
Federal Government Employees825.8%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,408100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Kotzebue

According to the labor force statistics for Kotzebue, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,217), 68.6% or 1,521 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.7% or 87 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 88.3% or 189 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 26.8% or 11 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Kotzebue
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years41 (19.8%)11 (26.8%)
20 to 24 Years120 (75.5%)29 (24.2%)
25 to 29 Years189 (88.3%)15 (7.9%)
30 to 34 Years202 (82.1%)10 (5.0%)
35 to 44 Years302 (79.9%)5 (1.7%)
45 to 54 Years323 (79.6%)15 (4.6%)
55 to 59 Years133 (81.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years151 (71.9%)2 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years52 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,521 (68.6%)87 (5.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kotzebue

According to labor force statistics for Kotzebue, 80.3% of individuals (1,299) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,618) are in the labor force, with 3.6% or 47 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 96.1% or 295 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 17.4% or 4 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kotzebue
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School23 (27.1%)15 (17.4%)
High School Diploma500 (74.0%)31 (4.6%)
College / Associate Degree482 (87.6%)17 (3.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher295 (96.1%)5 (1.7%)
Total1,299 (80.3%)58 (3.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Kotzebue

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kotzebue are Community & Social Service (255 | 17.8%), Management (147 | 10.3%), Education, Arts & Media (126 | 8.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (121 | 8.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (109 | 7.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Kotzebue

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kotzebue, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (58.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (87.1%), Education Instruction & Library (70.6%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (70.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Kotzebue
OccupationMaleFemale
Management54 (36.7%)93 (63.3%)
Business & Financial11 (12.9%)74 (87.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science17 (58.6%)12 (41.4%)
Computers & Mathematics3 (37.5%)5 (62.5%)
Architecture & Engineering11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science3 (30.0%)7 (70.0%)
Community & Social Service 93 (36.5%)162 (63.5%)
Education, Arts & Media46 (36.5%)80 (63.5%)
Legal Services & Support7 (58.3%)5 (41.7%)
Education Instruction & Library32 (29.4%)77 (70.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating37 (30.6%)84 (69.4%)
Health Technologists32 (32.7%)66 (67.3%)
Total (Category)212 (33.3%)425 (66.7%)
Total (Overall)657 (45.9%)776 (54.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Kotzebue are Healthcare Support (44 | 3.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (25 | 1.7%), Security & Protection (20 | 1.4%), Firefighting & Prevention (18 | 1.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (16 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations in Kotzebue

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Kotzebue, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (87.5%), and Security & Protection (70.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (84.1%), Personal Care & Service (78.6%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (72.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Kotzebue
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support7 (15.9%)37 (84.1%)
Security & Protection14 (70.0%)6 (30.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention12 (66.7%)6 (33.3%)
Law Enforcement2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving14 (87.5%)2 (12.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance7 (28.0%)18 (72.0%)
Personal Care & Service3 (21.4%)11 (78.6%)
Total (Category)45 (37.8%)74 (62.2%)
Total (Overall)657 (45.9%)776 (54.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Kotzebue are Office & Administration (252 | 17.6%), and Sales & Related (46 | 3.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Kotzebue

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Kotzebue
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related22 (47.8%)24 (52.2%)
Office & Administration58 (23.0%)194 (77.0%)
Total (Category)80 (26.9%)218 (73.2%)
Total (Overall)657 (45.9%)776 (54.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Kotzebue are Construction & Extraction (147 | 10.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (48 | 3.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (7 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Kotzebue

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Kotzebue
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction143 (97.3%)4 (2.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)198 (98.0%)4 (2.0%)
Total (Overall)657 (45.9%)776 (54.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Kotzebue are Production (73 | 5.1%), Transportation (57 | 4.0%), and Material Moving (47 | 3.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Kotzebue

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Kotzebue
OccupationMaleFemale
Production43 (58.9%)30 (41.1%)
Transportation32 (56.1%)25 (43.9%)
Material Moving47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)122 (68.9%)55 (31.1%)
Total (Overall)657 (45.9%)776 (54.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Kotzebue

Employment Industries in Kotzebue

The major employment industries in Kotzebue include Health Care & Social Assistance (373 | 26.0%), Public Administration (306 | 21.3%), Educational Services (158 | 11.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (102 | 7.1%), and Retail Trade (84 | 5.9%).
Employment Industries in Kotzebue

Employment Industries by Sex in Kotzebue

The Kotzebue industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (72.1%), and Educational Services (70.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Kotzebue
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting7 (87.5%)1 (12.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction24 (85.7%)4 (14.3%)
Construction78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing28 (53.8%)24 (46.2%)
Wholesale Trade11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade55 (65.5%)29 (34.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing48 (47.1%)54 (52.9%)
Utilities23 (88.5%)3 (11.5%)
Information6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing15 (71.4%)6 (28.6%)
Professional & Scientific16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management8 (47.1%)9 (52.9%)
Administrative & Support9 (31.0%)20 (69.0%)
Educational Services47 (29.7%)111 (70.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance104 (27.9%)269 (72.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation8 (34.8%)15 (65.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services29 (58.0%)21 (42.0%)
Public Administration114 (37.2%)192 (62.7%)
Total657 (45.9%)776 (54.1%)

Education in Kotzebue

School Enrollment in Kotzebue

The most common levels of schooling among the 821 students in Kotzebue are middle school (225 | 27.4%), high school (214 | 26.1%), and elementary school (207 | 25.2%).
School Enrollment in Kotzebue
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool374.5%
Kindergarten617.4%
Elementary School20725.2%
Middle School22527.4%
High School21426.1%
College / Undergraduate485.9%
Graduate / Professional293.5%
Total821100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kotzebue

Out of a total of 821 students who are enrolled in schools in Kotzebue, 36 (4.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 785 (95.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 17 (46.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 22 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kotzebue
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old258 (98.1%)5 (1.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds268 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds151 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds6 (85.7%)1 (14.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds18 (58.1%)13 (41.9%)
35 Years and over20 (54.0%)17 (46.0%)
Total785 (95.6%)36 (4.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kotzebue

Science & technology (79 | 19.9%), education (58 | 14.6%), bio, nature & agricultural (48 | 12.1%), arts & humanities (48 | 12.1%), and liberal arts & history (38 | 9.6%) are the most common fields of study among 397 individuals in Kotzebue who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kotzebue
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics30.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4812.1%
Physical & Health Sciences133.3%
Psychology256.3%
Social Sciences164.0%
Engineering61.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies184.5%
Science & Technology7919.9%
Business256.3%
Education5814.6%
Literature & Languages92.3%
Liberal Arts & History389.6%
Visual & Performing Arts10.3%
Communications102.5%
Arts & Humanities4812.1%
Total397100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Kotzebue

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kotzebue

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Kotzebue are males with 1 vehicle (275, accounting for 48.6%) and females with 1 vehicle (254, making up 46.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kotzebue
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle150 (26.5%)208 (35.2%)
1 Vehicle275 (48.6%)254 (43.0%)
2 Vehicles115 (20.3%)114 (19.3%)
3 Vehicles25 (4.4%)11 (1.9%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles1 (0.2%)3 (0.5%)
Total566 (100.0%)590 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Kotzebue

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Kotzebue are 5 to 9 minutes (650 commuters, 47.6%), less than 5 minutes (388 commuters, 28.4%), and 10 to 14 minutes (238 commuters, 17.4%).
Commute Time in Kotzebue
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes38828.4%
5 to 9 Minutes65047.6%
10 to 14 Minutes23817.4%
15 to 19 Minutes402.9%
20 to 24 Minutes70.5%
25 to 29 Minutes50.4%
30 to 34 Minutes20.2%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes30.2%
45 to 59 Minutes120.9%
60 to 89 Minutes211.5%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Kotzebue

The most common commute times in Kotzebue are 5 to 9 minutes (316 commuters, 49.6%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (334 commuters, 45.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Kotzebue
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes151 (23.7%)237 (32.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes316 (49.6%)334 (45.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes115 (18.0%)123 (16.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes14 (2.2%)26 (3.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes3 (0.5%)4 (0.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes5 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes2 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes3 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes7 (1.1%)5 (0.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes21 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kotzebue

The most frequent times of departure to work in Kotzebue are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (303, 47.6%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (414, 56.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kotzebue
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM16 (2.5%)5 (0.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM15 (2.4%)3 (0.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM10 (1.6%)27 (3.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM16 (2.5%)5 (0.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM33 (5.2%)33 (4.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM11 (1.7%)21 (2.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM303 (47.6%)414 (56.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM77 (12.1%)91 (12.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM39 (6.1%)55 (7.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM19 (3.0%)16 (2.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM15 (2.4%)17 (2.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM14 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM33 (5.2%)23 (3.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM36 (5.7%)19 (2.6%)
Total637 (100.0%)729 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Kotzebue

Occupancy by Ownership in Kotzebue

Of the total 852 dwellings in Kotzebue, owner-occupied units account for 372 (43.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 480 (56.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Kotzebue
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units37243.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units48056.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units852100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Kotzebue

Occupancy by Household Size in Kotzebue
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household23627.7%
2-Person Household19823.2%
3-Person Household13616.0%
4+ Person Household28233.1%
Total Housing Units852100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kotzebue

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kotzebue
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household87 (36.9%)149 (63.1%)
2-Person Household95 (48.0%)103 (52.0%)
3-Person Household58 (42.6%)78 (57.4%)
4+ Person Household132 (46.8%)150 (53.2%)
Total Housing Units372 (43.7%)480 (56.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kotzebue

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kotzebue
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School29 (50.0%)29 (50.0%)
High School Diploma113 (42.3%)154 (57.7%)
College/Associate Degree148 (48.8%)155 (51.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher82 (36.6%)142 (63.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kotzebue

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kotzebue
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years13415.7%
35 to 44 Years16519.4%
45 to 54 Years20323.8%
55 to 64 Years19823.2%
65 to 74 Years11012.9%
75 to 84 Years263.0%
85 Years and Over161.9%
Total852100.0%

Housing Finances in Kotzebue

Median Income by Occupancy in Kotzebue

Median Income by Occupancy in Kotzebue
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied372 (43.7%)$133,750
Renter-Occupied480 (56.3%)$86,250
Average852 (100.0%)$101,071

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kotzebue

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kotzebue
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00011 (3.0%)14 (2.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9993 (0.8%)4 (0.8%)
$10,000 to $14,9999 (2.4%)22 (4.6%)
$15,000 to $19,9996 (1.6%)4 (0.8%)
$20,000 to $24,9998 (2.1%)20 (4.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99915 (4.0%)15 (3.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99914 (3.8%)27 (5.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99936 (9.7%)84 (17.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99929 (7.8%)102 (21.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99994 (25.3%)76 (15.8%)
$150,000 or more147 (39.5%)112 (23.3%)
Total372 (100.0%)480 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kotzebue

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kotzebue
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30033 (8.9%)4 (0.8%)
$300 to $49951 (13.7%)18 (3.7%)
$500 to $799107 (28.8%)52 (10.8%)
$800 to $99933 (8.9%)32 (6.7%)
$1,000 to $1,49931 (8.3%)66 (13.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99943 (11.6%)124 (25.8%)
$2,000 to $2,49961 (16.4%)75 (15.6%)
$2,500 to $2,99911 (3.0%)37 (7.7%)
$3,000 or more2 (0.5%)2 (0.4%)
Total372 (100.0%)480 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Kotzebue

Housing Structures in Kotzebue

Housing Structures in Kotzebue
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached43450.9%
Single Unit, Attached50.6%
2 Unit Apartments414.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments14116.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments11813.9%
10 or more Apartments9511.2%
Mobile Home / Other182.1%
Total852100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kotzebue

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kotzebue
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached333 (76.7%)101 (23.3%)
Single Unit, Attached5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments14 (34.2%)27 (65.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments7 (5.0%)134 (95.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)118 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)95 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other13 (72.2%)5 (27.8%)
Total372 (43.7%)480 (56.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kotzebue

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kotzebue
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room7 (1.9%)41 (8.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms80 (21.5%)210 (43.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms183 (49.2%)163 (34.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms91 (24.5%)64 (13.3%)
8 or more Rooms11 (3.0%)2 (0.4%)
Total372 (100.0%)480 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kotzebue

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kotzebue
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)1 (0.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity0 (0.0%)4 (0.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene324 (87.1%)471 (98.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels48 (12.9%)4 (0.8%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total372 (100.0%)480 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Kotzebue

Household Vehicle Usage in Kotzebue
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle106 (28.5%)259 (54.0%)
1 Vehicle139 (37.4%)202 (42.1%)
2 Vehicles106 (28.5%)18 (3.7%)
3 or more Vehicles21 (5.7%)1 (0.2%)
Total372 (100.0%)480 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Kotzebue

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Kotzebue

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units238134
Median Property Value$202,600$308,600
Median Household Income$106,250$73
Monthly Housing Costs$597$2
Real Estate Taxes$199$125

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kotzebue

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kotzebue
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0003 (1.3%)8 (6.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99924 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999145 (60.9%)56 (41.8%)
$300,000 to $499,99929 (12.2%)56 (41.8%)
$500,000 to $749,99934 (14.3%)14 (10.4%)
$750,000 to $999,9993 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total238 (100.0%)134 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kotzebue

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kotzebue
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00014 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99923 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99914 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99910 (4.2%)1 (0.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99926 (10.9%)4 (3.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99926 (10.9%)10 (7.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99951 (21.4%)3 (2.2%)
$150,000 or more74 (31.1%)43 (32.1%)
Total238 (100.0%)134 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kotzebue

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kotzebue
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x117 (49.2%)172,500 (128,731.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x19 (8.0%)79 (59.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x13 (5.5%)29 (21.6%)
4.0x or more89 (37.4%)11 (8.2%)
Total238 (100.0%)134 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kotzebue

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kotzebue
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80038 (16.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)9 (6.7%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total238 (100.0%)134 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Kotzebue

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kotzebue

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kotzebue
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years237 (70.5%)99 (29.5%)
6 to 18 Years560 (79.0%)149 (21.0%)
19 to 25 Years132 (67.3%)64 (32.7%)
26 to 34 Years341 (77.7%)98 (22.3%)
35 to 44 Years329 (88.7%)42 (11.3%)
45 to 54 Years327 (80.7%)78 (19.3%)
55 to 64 Years321 (86.1%)52 (13.9%)
65 to 74 Years151 (97.4%)4 (2.6%)
75 Years and older76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,474 (80.8%)586 (19.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kotzebue

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kotzebue
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born237 (70.5%)99 (29.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen560 (79.0%)149 (21.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen132 (67.3%)64 (32.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kotzebue

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kotzebue
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000255 (88.2%)34 (11.8%)
$25,000 to $49,999135 (83.3%)27 (16.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999212 (53.9%)181 (46.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999363 (82.9%)75 (17.1%)
$100,000 and over1,279 (83.8%)247 (16.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kotzebue

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kotzebue
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6139 (41.4%)117 (34.8%)
6 to 18 Years286 (40.3%)318 (44.9%)
19 to 25 Years65 (33.2%)79 (40.3%)
25 to 34 Years51 (11.6%)294 (67.0%)
35 to 44 Years149 (40.2%)235 (63.3%)
45 to 54 Years69 (17.0%)269 (66.4%)
55 to 64 Years103 (27.6%)233 (62.5%)
65 to 74 Years148 (95.5%)95 (61.3%)
75 Years and over76 (100.0%)24 (31.6%)
Total1,086 (35.5%)1,664 (54.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kotzebue

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kotzebue
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years44 (12.9%)12 (3.4%)
18 to 34 Years22 (8.2%)18 (4.2%)
35 to 64 Years74 (11.7%)66 (12.8%)
65 to 74 Years35 (42.2%)12 (16.7%)
75 Years and over17 (54.8%)32 (71.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Kotzebue

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Kotzebue: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years14 (4.1%)4 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)1 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years38 (6.0%)7 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years23 (27.7%)12 (16.7%)
75 Years and over17 (54.8%)25 (55.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Kotzebue: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years11 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)7 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years10 (1.6%)23 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years6 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over1 (3.2%)4 (8.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Kotzebue: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years30 (8.8%)8 (2.2%)
18 to 34 Years22 (8.2%)17 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (0.5%)12 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over4 (12.9%)8 (17.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Kotzebue: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3 (0.9%)4 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years4 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years41 (6.5%)23 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years18 (21.7%)8 (11.1%)
75 Years and over11 (35.5%)27 (60.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Kotzebue: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years6 (1.8%)4 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years7 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (0.5%)8 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)11 (24.4%)

Technology Access in Kotzebue

Computing Device Access in Kotzebue

Computing Device Access in Kotzebue
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop60771.2%
Smartphone79393.1%
Tablet50659.4%
No Computing Device455.3%
Total852100.0%

Internet Access in Kotzebue

Internet Access in Kotzebue
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home56266.0%
Cellular Data Only15017.6%
Satellite Internet698.1%
No Internet8610.1%
Total852100.0%

Kotzebue Summary

Kotzebue is a city located in the Northwest Arctic Borough of Alaska, United States. It is the largest city in the borough and the hub of the region. The city is located on the Chukchi Sea, 30 miles (48 km) above the Arctic Circle. It is the gateway to the vast and remote region of Alaska known as the Arctic.

History

Kotzebue was first settled by the Inupiat people in the late 1700s. The city was named after Otto von Kotzebue, a Baltic German explorer who explored the area in 1818. The city was officially incorporated in 1901.
Kotzebue was an important trading post for the Inupiat people, who traded goods with the Russians and other Europeans. The city was also a major hub for whaling and fur trading.
In the early 1900s, Kotzebue was a major center for gold mining. The city was also a major port for the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Geography

Kotzebue is located on the Chukchi Sea, 30 miles (48 km) above the Arctic Circle. The city is surrounded by the Kobuk River to the east and the Noatak River to the west. The city is located on a sand spit, which is a narrow strip of land that separates the Chukchi Sea from the Kobuk River.
The city has a total area of 8.2 square miles (21.2 km2), of which 7.9 square miles (20.5 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.7 km2) is water.

Economy

Kotzebue’s economy is largely based on fishing, hunting, and trapping. The city is also a major center for oil and gas exploration and development.
The city is home to several businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, a hotel, and a restaurant. The city also has a hospital, a post office, and a library.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Kotzebue had a population of 3,201. The racial makeup of the city was 75.3% Native American, 17.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 6.9% from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,938, and the median income for a family was $50,938. The per capita income for the city was $20,938.

Conclusion

Kotzebue is a city located in the Northwest Arctic Borough of Alaska, United States. It is the largest city in the borough and the hub of the region. The city was first settled by the Inupiat people in the late 1700s and was named after Otto von Kotzebue, a Baltic German explorer who explored the area in 1818. The city’s economy is largely based on fishing, hunting, and trapping, and it is also a major center for oil and gas exploration and development. As of the 2010 census, Kotzebue had a population of 3,201. The median income for a household in the city was $45,938, and the median income for a family was $50,938.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Kotzebue?
Total Population of Kotzebue is 3,088.
What is the Total Male Population of Kotzebue?
Total Male Population of Kotzebue is 1,504.
What is the Total Female Population of Kotzebue?
Total Female Population of Kotzebue is 1,584.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Kotzebue?
There are 94.95 Males per 100 Females in Kotzebue.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Kotzebue?
There are 105.32 Females per 100 Males in Kotzebue.
What is the Median Population Age in Kotzebue?
Median Population Age in Kotzebue is 31.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Kotzebue
Average Family Size in Kotzebue is 4.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Kotzebue
Average Household Size in Kotzebue is 3.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Kotzebue?
Per Capita income in Kotzebue is $41,747.
What is the Median Family Income in Kotzebue?
Median Family Income in Kotzebue is $109,750.
What is the Median Household income in Kotzebue?
Median Household Income in Kotzebue is $101,071.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Kotzebue?
Income or Wage Gap in Kotzebue is 1.7%.
Women in Kotzebue earn 98.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Kotzebue?
Family Income Deficit in Kotzebue is $14,290.
Families that are below poverty line in Kotzebue earn $14,290 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Kotzebue?
Inequality or Gini Index in Kotzebue is 0.37.
How Large is the Labor Force in Kotzebue?
There are 1,521 People in the Labor Forcein in Kotzebue.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Kotzebue?
68.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Kotzebue.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Kotzebue?
Unemployment Rate in Kotzebue is 5.7%.