Nuiqsut, AK

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Nuiqsut Overview

564
TOTAL POPULATION
235
MALE POPULATION
329
FEMALE POPULATION
71.43
MALES / 100 FEMALES
140.00
FEMALES / 100 MALES
23.5
MEDIAN AGE
5.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
4.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,135
PER CAPITA INCOME
$79,063
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$76,250
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
251
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
74.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
22.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Nuiqsut Zip Codes

Nuiqsut Area Codes

Race in Nuiqsut

The most populous races in Nuiqsut are Native / Alaskan (450 | 79.8%), White / Caucasian (87 | 15.4%), and Two or more Races (27 | 4.8%).
Race in Nuiqsut
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan45079.8%
White / Caucasian8715.4%
Two or more Races274.8%
Some other Race00.0%
Total564100.0%

Ancestry in Nuiqsut

The most populous ancestries reported in Nuiqsut are Inupiat (418 | 74.1%), Alaska Native (49 | 8.7%), Irish (12 | 2.1%), European (11 | 1.9%), and American (10 | 1.8%), together accounting for 88.6% of all Nuiqsut residents.
Ancestry in Nuiqsut
Ancestry# Population% Population
Alaska Native498.7%
Alaskan Athabascan10.2%
American101.8%
Bulgarian91.6%
Cajun10.2%
Canadian91.6%
Cherokee10.2%
English10.2%
European111.9%
French91.6%
Inupiat41874.1%
Irish122.1%
Swedish10.2%
Tlingit-Haida61.1%
Yup'ik61.1%
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Immigrants in Nuiqsut

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Nuiqsut came from , and Canada (9 | 1.6%), together accounting for 1.6% of all Nuiqsut residents.
Immigrants in Nuiqsut
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Canada91.6%
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Sex and Age in Nuiqsut

Sex and Age in Nuiqsut

The most populous age groups in Nuiqsut are Under 5 Years (51 | 21.7%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (62 | 18.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Nuiqsut
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years51 (21.7%)43 (13.1%)
5 to 9 Years17 (7.2%)62 (18.8%)
10 to 14 Years21 (8.9%)15 (4.6%)
15 to 19 Years17 (7.2%)39 (11.8%)
20 to 24 Years21 (8.9%)28 (8.5%)
25 to 29 Years19 (8.1%)30 (9.1%)
30 to 34 Years19 (8.1%)7 (2.1%)
35 to 39 Years5 (2.1%)35 (10.6%)
40 to 44 Years11 (4.7%)8 (2.4%)
45 to 49 Years6 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
50 to 54 Years13 (5.5%)10 (3.0%)
55 to 59 Years7 (3.0%)13 (4.0%)
60 to 64 Years6 (2.5%)1 (0.3%)
65 to 69 Years17 (7.2%)23 (7.0%)
70 to 74 Years2 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)6 (1.8%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)3 (0.9%)
85 Years and over3 (1.3%)6 (1.8%)
Total235 (100.0%)329 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Nuiqsut

Median Family Size in Nuiqsut

The median family size in Nuiqsut is 4.95 persons per family, with married-couple families (37 | 40.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5.41 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (19 | 20.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.47 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Nuiqsut
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple37 (40.7%)5.41
Single Male/Father19 (20.9%)3.47
Single Female/Mother35 (38.5%)5.26
Total Families91 (100.0%)4.95

Median Household Size in Nuiqsut

The median household size in Nuiqsut is 4.51 persons per household, with married-couple households (37 | 34.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.54 persons per household. non-family households (16 | 14.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.06 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Nuiqsut
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple37 (34.6%)5.54
Single Male/Father19 (17.8%)3.68
Single Female/Mother35 (32.7%)5.46
Non-family16 (14.9%)1.06
Total Households107 (100.0%)4.51

Household Size by Marriage Status in Nuiqsut

Out of a total of 107 households in Nuiqsut, 91 (85.1%) are family households, while 16 (14.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 7+ person households, comprising 20, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 15.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Nuiqsut
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-15 (14.0%)
2-Person Households18 (16.8%)1 (0.9%)
3-Person Households11 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households16 (14.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households14 (13.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households12 (11.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households20 (18.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total91 (85.1%)16 (14.9%)

Female Fertility in Nuiqsut

Fertility by Age in Nuiqsut

Average fertility rate in Nuiqsut is 128.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 185.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 63.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Nuiqsut
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years7 (36.8%)179.0
20 to 34 years12 (63.2%)185.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total19 (100.0%)128.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Nuiqsut

26.3% of women with births (19) in Nuiqsut 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 20 to 34 years age bracket with 58.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Nuiqsut
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years5 (41.7%)7 (58.3%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (26.3%)14 (73.7%)

Fertility by Education in Nuiqsut

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Nuiqsut
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School7 (36.8%)167.0
High School Diploma10 (52.6%)196.0
College or Associate's Degree2 (10.5%)105.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total19 (100.0%)128.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Nuiqsut

73.7% of women with births in Nuiqsut are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 50.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Nuiqsut
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
High School Diploma5 (50.0%)5 (50.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (26.3%)14 (73.7%)

Income in Nuiqsut

Income Overview in Nuiqsut

Per Capita Income in Nuiqsut is $27,135, while median incomes of families and households are $79,063 and $76,250 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income564$27,135
Median Family Income91$79,063
Mean Family Income91$93,390
Median Household Income107$76,250
Mean Household Income107$95,001
Income Deficit91$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)5640.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)564100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5640.39

Earnings by Sex in Nuiqsut

Earnings by Sex in Nuiqsut
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male92 (40.2%)$0
Female137 (59.8%)$47,639
Total229 (100.0%)$39,821

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Nuiqsut

The most common earnings brackets in Nuiqsut are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (16 | 17.4%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (22 | 16.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Nuiqsut
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less5 (5.4%)7 (5.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9998 (8.7%)6 (4.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4994 (4.3%)5 (3.6%)
$7,500 to $9,99910 (10.9%)5 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4999 (9.8%)6 (4.4%)
$12,500 to $14,9992 (2.2%)3 (2.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4991 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9992 (2.2%)2 (1.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4996 (6.5%)3 (2.2%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)10 (7.3%)
$25,000 to $29,9994 (4.3%)7 (5.1%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9991 (1.1%)9 (6.6%)
$40,000 to $44,9993 (3.3%)5 (3.6%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)9 (6.6%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)4 (2.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9995 (5.4%)2 (1.5%)
$65,000 to $74,99914 (15.2%)20 (14.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99916 (17.4%)22 (16.1%)
$100,000+2 (2.2%)12 (8.8%)
Total92 (100.0%)137 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Nuiqsut

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Nuiqsut
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$65,750$38,333
College or Associate's Degree$85,750$0
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total--

Family Income in Nuiqsut

Family Income Brackets in Nuiqsut

According to the Nuiqsut family income data, there are 24 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.4% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Nuiqsut
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00066.6%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99977.7%
$35,000 to $49,9991011.0%
$50,000 to $74,9991718.7%
$75,000 to $99,9991718.7%
$100,000 to $149,9992426.4%
$150,000 to $199,99933.3%
$200,000+77.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Nuiqsut

4-person families (19 | 20.9%) account for the highest median family income in Nuiqsut with $117,917 per family, while 4-person families (19 | 20.9%) have the highest median income of $29,479 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Nuiqsut
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families18 (19.8%)$0
3-Person Families11 (12.1%)$65,417
4-Person Families19 (20.9%)$117,917
5-Person Families11 (12.1%)$73,750
6-Person Families15 (16.5%)$75,417
7+ Person Families17 (18.7%)$103,750
Total91 (100.0%)$79,063

Family Income by Number of Earners in Nuiqsut

Family Income by Number of Earners in Nuiqsut
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners13 (14.3%)$0
1 Earner24 (26.4%)$61,250
2 Earners42 (46.2%)$84,000
3+ Earners12 (13.2%)$183,333
Total91 (100.0%)$79,063

Household Income in Nuiqsut

Household Income Brackets in Nuiqsut

With 22 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Nuiqsut, accounting for 20.6% of all households. In contrast, only 1 households (0.9%) fall into the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Nuiqsut
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00032.8%
$10,000 to $14,99954.7%
$15,000 to $24,99910.9%
$25,000 to $34,999109.3%
$35,000 to $49,9991514.0%
$50,000 to $74,9991816.8%
$75,000 to $99,9991514.0%
$100,000 to $149,9992220.6%
$150,000 to $199,99976.5%
$200,000+1110.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Nuiqsut

The median household income in Nuiqsut is $76,250, with the highest median household income of $103,500 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 44 households (41.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 7 households (6.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Nuiqsut
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years7 (6.5%)$0
25 to 44 Years44 (41.1%)$103,500
45 to 64 Years29 (27.1%)$76,250
65+ Years27 (25.2%)$55,625
Total107 (100.0%)$76,250

Poverty in Nuiqsut

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Nuiqsut

With 8.1% poverty level for males and 11.6% for females among the residents of Nuiqsut, 12 to 14 year old males and 65 to 74 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2 males (25.0%) and 15 females (65.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Nuiqsut
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6 (11.8%)4 (9.3%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years4 (14.8%)7 (15.2%)
12 to 14 Years2 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)3 (5.2%)
25 to 34 Years4 (10.5%)7 (18.9%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years3 (23.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)15 (65.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (13.3%)
Total19 (8.1%)38 (11.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Nuiqsut

According to the poverty statistics in Nuiqsut, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 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 Nuiqsut
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years45 (88.2%)39 (90.7%)
5 Years3 (100.0%)27 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years23 (85.2%)39 (84.8%)
12 to 14 Years6 (75.0%)4 (100.0%)
15 Years14 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years3 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years21 (100.0%)55 (94.8%)
25 to 34 Years34 (89.5%)30 (81.1%)
35 to 44 Years16 (100.0%)43 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years19 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years10 (76.9%)14 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years19 (100.0%)8 (34.8%)
75 Years and over3 (100.0%)13 (86.7%)
Total216 (91.9%)291 (88.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Nuiqsut

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Nuiqsut show that 5.4% or 2 of the total 37 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 13.3%, comprising of 2 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Nuiqsut
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children13 (86.7%)2 (13.3%)
5 or more Children7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total35 (94.6%)2 (5.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Nuiqsut

According to the poverty data in Nuiqsut, 15.8% or 3 single-father households and 8.6% or 3 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (23.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (50.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Nuiqsut
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children3 (23.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)3 (50.0%)
Total3 (15.8%)3 (8.6%)

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

The poverty data for Nuiqsut shows that 2 of the married-couple family households (5.4%) and 6 of the single-parent households (11.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (13.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 household (33.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Nuiqsut
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)3 (21.4%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children2 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)3 (33.3%)
Total2 (5.4%)6 (11.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Nuiqsut

Employment by Class of Employer in Nuiqsut

Among the 187 employed individuals in Nuiqsut, state government employees (57 | 30.5%), private company employees (52 | 27.8%), and local government employees (49 | 26.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Nuiqsut
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees5227.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)00.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations168.6%
Local Government Employees4926.2%
State Government Employees5730.5%
Federal Government Employees137.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total187100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Nuiqsut

According to the labor force statistics for Nuiqsut, out of the total population over 16 years of age (339), 74.0% or 251 individuals are in the labor force, with 22.7% or 57 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 49 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 75.0% or 24 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Nuiqsut
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years32 (80.0%)24 (75.0%)
20 to 24 Years49 (100.0%)16 (32.7%)
25 to 29 Years34 (69.4%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years18 (69.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years58 (98.3%)10 (17.2%)
45 to 54 Years23 (79.3%)3 (13.0%)
55 to 59 Years16 (80.0%)3 (18.8%)
60 to 64 Years2 (28.6%)1 (50.0%)
65 to 74 Years16 (38.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total251 (74.0%)57 (22.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Nuiqsut

According to labor force statistics for Nuiqsut, 79.5% of individuals (151) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (190) are in the labor force, with 11.3% or 17 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 100.0% or 41 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 24.1% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Nuiqsut
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School29 (82.9%)8 (24.1%)
High School Diploma46 (62.2%)16 (21.7%)
College / Associate Degree35 (87.5%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total151 (79.5%)21 (11.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Nuiqsut

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Nuiqsut are Community & Social Service (68 | 35.0%), Education Instruction & Library (59 | 30.4%), Management (22 | 11.3%), Education, Arts & Media (9 | 4.6%), and Business & Financial (5 | 2.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Nuiqsut

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Nuiqsut, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (40.9%), Education Instruction & Library (32.2%), and Community & Social Service (27.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (72.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Nuiqsut
OccupationMaleFemale
Management9 (40.9%)13 (59.1%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 19 (27.9%)49 (72.1%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library19 (32.2%)40 (67.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)28 (29.5%)67 (70.5%)
Total (Overall)80 (41.2%)114 (58.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Nuiqsut are Personal Care & Service (18 | 9.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (16 | 8.3%), Security & Protection (4 | 2.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (4 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Nuiqsut

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Nuiqsut, the most male-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (38.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (37.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (62.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Nuiqsut
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance6 (37.5%)10 (62.5%)
Personal Care & Service7 (38.9%)11 (61.1%)
Total (Category)13 (34.2%)25 (65.8%)
Total (Overall)80 (41.2%)114 (58.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Nuiqsut are Office & Administration (18 | 9.3%), and Sales & Related (1 | 0.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Nuiqsut

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Nuiqsut
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Total (Category)1 (5.3%)18 (94.7%)
Total (Overall)80 (41.2%)114 (58.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Nuiqsut are Construction & Extraction (9 | 4.6%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (5 | 2.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Nuiqsut

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Nuiqsut
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction7 (77.8%)2 (22.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)12 (85.7%)2 (14.3%)
Total (Overall)80 (41.2%)114 (58.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Nuiqsut are Material Moving (12 | 6.2%), Production (8 | 4.1%), and Transportation (8 | 4.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Nuiqsut

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Nuiqsut
OccupationMaleFemale
Production8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving10 (83.3%)2 (16.7%)
Total (Category)26 (92.9%)2 (7.1%)
Total (Overall)80 (41.2%)114 (58.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Nuiqsut

Employment Industries in Nuiqsut

The major employment industries in Nuiqsut include Educational Services (70 | 36.1%), Public Administration (32 | 16.5%), Utilities (20 | 10.3%), Retail Trade (11 | 5.7%), and Construction (9 | 4.6%).
Employment Industries in Nuiqsut

Employment Industries by Sex in Nuiqsut

The Nuiqsut industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Retail Trade (81.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), Public Administration (71.9%), and Educational Services (71.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Nuiqsut
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction4 (66.7%)2 (33.3%)
Construction3 (33.3%)6 (66.7%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade9 (81.8%)2 (18.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing2 (66.7%)1 (33.3%)
Utilities14 (70.0%)6 (30.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance4 (57.1%)3 (42.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services20 (28.6%)50 (71.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation4 (57.1%)3 (42.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration9 (28.1%)23 (71.9%)
Total80 (41.2%)114 (58.8%)

Education in Nuiqsut

School Enrollment in Nuiqsut

The most common levels of schooling among the 224 students in Nuiqsut are elementary school (53 | 23.7%), high school (45 | 20.1%), and middle school (31 | 13.8%).
School Enrollment in Nuiqsut
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2812.5%
Kindergarten2712.0%
Elementary School5323.7%
Middle School3113.8%
High School4520.1%
College / Undergraduate208.9%
Graduate / Professional208.9%
Total224100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Nuiqsut

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Nuiqsut
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total224 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Nuiqsut

Social sciences (20 | 27.4%), education (19 | 26.0%), liberal arts & history (11 | 15.1%), literature & languages (10 | 13.7%), and visual & performing arts (9 | 12.3%) are the most common fields of study among 73 individuals in Nuiqsut who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Nuiqsut
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences2027.4%
Engineering11.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology22.7%
Business11.4%
Education1926.0%
Literature & Languages1013.7%
Liberal Arts & History1115.1%
Visual & Performing Arts912.3%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total73100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Nuiqsut

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Nuiqsut

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Nuiqsut are males with 1 vehicle (23, accounting for 38.3%) and females with 1 vehicle (31, making up 37.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Nuiqsut
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle11 (18.3%)3 (4.9%)
1 Vehicle23 (38.3%)31 (50.8%)
2 Vehicles11 (18.3%)21 (34.4%)
3 Vehicles9 (15.0%)6 (9.8%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles6 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total60 (100.0%)61 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Nuiqsut

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Nuiqsut are less than 5 minutes (91 commuters, 49.7%), 10 to 14 minutes (57 commuters, 31.1%), and 5 to 9 minutes (20 commuters, 10.9%).
Commute Time in Nuiqsut
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes9149.7%
5 to 9 Minutes2010.9%
10 to 14 Minutes5731.1%
15 to 19 Minutes105.5%
20 to 24 Minutes52.7%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes00.0%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Nuiqsut

The most common commute times in Nuiqsut are less than 5 minutes (37 commuters, 46.8%) for males and less than 5 minutes (54 commuters, 51.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Nuiqsut
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes37 (46.8%)54 (51.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes13 (16.5%)7 (6.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes24 (30.4%)33 (31.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)10 (9.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes5 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Nuiqsut

The most frequent times of departure to work in Nuiqsut are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (11, 13.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (31, 29.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Nuiqsut
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM5 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM6 (7.6%)10 (9.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM10 (12.7%)2 (1.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM9 (11.4%)9 (8.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM11 (13.9%)31 (29.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM9 (11.4%)23 (22.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM5 (6.3%)14 (13.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM9 (11.4%)7 (6.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM3 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM8 (10.1%)5 (4.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3 (3.8%)3 (2.9%)
Total79 (100.0%)104 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Nuiqsut

Occupancy by Ownership in Nuiqsut

Of the total 107 dwellings in Nuiqsut, owner-occupied units account for 64 (59.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 43 (40.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Nuiqsut
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units6459.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units4340.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units107100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Nuiqsut

Occupancy by Household Size in Nuiqsut
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1514.0%
2-Person Household1917.8%
3-Person Household1110.3%
4+ Person Household6257.9%
Total Housing Units107100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Nuiqsut

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Nuiqsut
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household9 (60.0%)6 (40.0%)
2-Person Household13 (68.4%)6 (31.6%)
3-Person Household8 (72.7%)3 (27.3%)
4+ Person Household34 (54.8%)28 (45.2%)
Total Housing Units64 (59.8%)43 (40.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Nuiqsut

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Nuiqsut
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School20 (74.1%)7 (25.9%)
High School Diploma20 (48.8%)21 (51.2%)
College/Associate Degree24 (66.7%)12 (33.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Nuiqsut

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Nuiqsut
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3734.6%
35 to 44 Years1413.1%
45 to 54 Years1816.8%
55 to 64 Years1110.3%
65 to 74 Years1614.9%
75 to 84 Years98.4%
85 Years and Over21.9%
Total107100.0%

Housing Finances in Nuiqsut

Median Income by Occupancy in Nuiqsut

Median Income by Occupancy in Nuiqsut
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied64 (59.8%)$79,375
Renter-Occupied43 (40.2%)$74,250
Average107 (100.0%)$76,250

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Nuiqsut

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Nuiqsut
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9993 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9995 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9991 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9993 (4.7%)7 (16.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9995 (7.8%)10 (23.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99912 (18.8%)6 (14.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9996 (9.4%)9 (20.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99915 (23.4%)7 (16.3%)
$150,000 or more14 (21.9%)4 (9.3%)
Total64 (100.0%)43 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Nuiqsut

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Nuiqsut
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30021 (32.8%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49929 (45.3%)7 (16.3%)
$500 to $79914 (21.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $9990 (0.0%)9 (20.9%)
$1,000 to $1,4990 (0.0%)18 (41.9%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)1 (2.3%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total64 (100.0%)43 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Nuiqsut

Housing Structures in Nuiqsut

Housing Structures in Nuiqsut
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached9689.7%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments10.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other109.3%
Total107100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Nuiqsut

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Nuiqsut
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached64 (66.7%)32 (33.3%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total64 (59.8%)43 (40.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Nuiqsut

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Nuiqsut
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)7 (16.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms9 (14.1%)11 (25.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms47 (73.4%)23 (53.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms3 (4.7%)2 (4.6%)
8 or more Rooms5 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total64 (100.0%)43 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Nuiqsut

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Nuiqsut
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas52 (81.2%)31 (72.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity7 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene5 (7.8%)12 (27.9%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total64 (100.0%)43 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Nuiqsut

Household Vehicle Usage in Nuiqsut
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle23 (35.9%)8 (18.6%)
1 Vehicle21 (32.8%)24 (55.8%)
2 Vehicles12 (18.8%)8 (18.6%)
3 or more Vehicles8 (12.5%)3 (7.0%)
Total64 (100.0%)43 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Nuiqsut

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Nuiqsut

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units577
Median Property Value$99,800$193,800
Median Household Income$78,438$0
Monthly Housing Costs$347$0
Real Estate Taxes$2,306$7

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Nuiqsut

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Nuiqsut
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0003 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99926 (45.6%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99923 (40.4%)7 (100.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9995 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total57 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Nuiqsut

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Nuiqsut
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0003 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9996 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9993 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9995 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99910 (17.5%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9994 (7.0%)2 (28.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99912 (21.0%)2 (28.6%)
$150,000 or more14 (24.6%)3 (42.9%)
Total57 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Nuiqsut

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Nuiqsut
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x36 (63.2%)84,375 (1,205,357.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x5 (8.8%)3 (42.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x2 (3.5%)2 (28.6%)
4.0x or more14 (24.6%)2 (28.6%)
Total57 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Nuiqsut

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Nuiqsut
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4994 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49921 (36.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total57 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Nuiqsut

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Nuiqsut

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Nuiqsut
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years104 (83.9%)20 (16.1%)
6 to 18 Years124 (98.4%)2 (1.6%)
19 to 25 Years53 (73.6%)19 (26.4%)
26 to 34 Years45 (67.2%)22 (32.8%)
35 to 44 Years47 (79.7%)12 (20.3%)
45 to 54 Years23 (79.3%)6 (20.7%)
55 to 64 Years27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total483 (85.6%)81 (14.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Nuiqsut

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Nuiqsut
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born104 (83.9%)20 (16.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen124 (98.4%)2 (1.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen53 (73.6%)19 (26.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Nuiqsut

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Nuiqsut
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00011 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999105 (99.1%)1 (0.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99941 (62.1%)25 (37.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99955 (87.3%)8 (12.7%)
$100,000 and over200 (84.4%)37 (15.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Nuiqsut

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Nuiqsut
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 695 (76.6%)13 (10.5%)
6 to 18 Years89 (70.6%)44 (34.9%)
19 to 25 Years14 (19.4%)39 (54.2%)
25 to 34 Years20 (29.8%)25 (37.3%)
35 to 44 Years16 (27.1%)35 (59.3%)
45 to 54 Years14 (48.3%)9 (31.0%)
55 to 64 Years12 (44.4%)18 (66.7%)
65 to 74 Years41 (97.6%)16 (38.1%)
75 Years and over18 (100.0%)2 (11.1%)
Total319 (56.6%)201 (35.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Nuiqsut

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Nuiqsut
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years5 (9.1%)3 (3.5%)
18 to 34 Years3 (5.1%)3 (3.2%)
35 to 64 Years10 (20.8%)6 (9.0%)
65 to 74 Years7 (36.8%)3 (13.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Nuiqsut

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Nuiqsut: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)3 (3.5%)
18 to 34 Years3 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years9 (18.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years5 (26.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)10 (66.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Nuiqsut: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)1 (4.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)7 (46.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Nuiqsut: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years5 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (3.2%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years1 (5.3%)3 (13.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)5 (33.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Nuiqsut: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (10.4%)4 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (8.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Nuiqsut: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (4.2%)2 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (8.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)9 (60.0%)

Technology Access in Nuiqsut

Computing Device Access in Nuiqsut

Computing Device Access in Nuiqsut
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop4542.1%
Smartphone9286.0%
Tablet4643.0%
No Computing Device1413.1%
Total107100.0%

Internet Access in Nuiqsut

Internet Access in Nuiqsut
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home3431.8%
Cellular Data Only2523.4%
Satellite Internet43.7%
No Internet4037.4%
Total107100.0%

Nuiqsut Summary

Nuiqsut is a small Inupiat Eskimo village located in the North Slope Borough of Alaska. It is situated on the Colville River, approximately 25 miles east of the Arctic Ocean and 30 miles west of Prudhoe Bay. The village is home to approximately 400 people, most of whom are of Inupiat Eskimo descent.

History

The area around Nuiqsut has been inhabited by the Inupiat Eskimos for centuries. The first recorded contact with Europeans was in 1778, when the British explorer Captain James Cook visited the area. In the late 19th century, whalers and fur traders began to frequent the area, and by the early 20th century, the area had become a popular fishing and hunting destination.
In the 1950s, the discovery of oil in the area led to the establishment of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System, which runs through Nuiqsut. This brought an influx of workers to the area, and the village was incorporated in 1972.

Geography

Nuiqsut is located in the North Slope Borough of Alaska, approximately 25 miles east of the Arctic Ocean and 30 miles west of Prudhoe Bay. The village is situated on the Colville River, which is a major tributary of the Kuparuk River. The area is characterized by rolling hills, tundra, and wetlands. The climate is subarctic, with long, cold winters and short, cool summers.

Economy

The economy of Nuiqsut is largely based on subsistence activities such as fishing, hunting, and trapping. The village is also home to a number of small businesses, including a general store, a post office, and a gas station.
The Trans-Alaska Pipeline System runs through Nuiqsut, and the village is home to a number of oil-related businesses, including a pipeline maintenance facility and a fuel storage facility. The village also receives royalties from oil production in the area.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Nuiqsut was 393, of which 97.3% were of Inupiat Eskimo descent. The median age was 28.7 years, and the median household income was $50,000.
The village is served by the Nuiqsut School District, which operates a K-12 school. The village also has a health clinic, a library, and a community center.

Conclusion

Nuiqsut is a small Inupiat Eskimo village located in the North Slope Borough of Alaska. It is situated on the Colville River, approximately 25 miles east of the Arctic Ocean and 30 miles west of Prudhoe Bay. The village is home to approximately 400 people, most of whom are of Inupiat Eskimo descent. The economy of Nuiqsut is largely based on subsistence activities such as fishing, hunting, and trapping, as well as oil-related businesses. The village is served by the Nuiqsut School District, and has a health clinic, a library, and a community center.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Nuiqsut?
Total Population of Nuiqsut is 564.
What is the Total Male Population of Nuiqsut?
Total Male Population of Nuiqsut is 235.
What is the Total Female Population of Nuiqsut?
Total Female Population of Nuiqsut is 329.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Nuiqsut?
There are 71.43 Males per 100 Females in Nuiqsut.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Nuiqsut?
There are 140.00 Females per 100 Males in Nuiqsut.
What is the Median Population Age in Nuiqsut?
Median Population Age in Nuiqsut is 23.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Nuiqsut
Average Family Size in Nuiqsut is 5.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Nuiqsut
Average Household Size in Nuiqsut is 4.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Nuiqsut?
Per Capita income in Nuiqsut is $27,135.
What is the Median Family Income in Nuiqsut?
Median Family Income in Nuiqsut is $79,063.
What is the Median Household income in Nuiqsut?
Median Household Income in Nuiqsut is $76,250.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Nuiqsut?
Inequality or Gini Index in Nuiqsut is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Nuiqsut?
There are 251 People in the Labor Forcein in Nuiqsut.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Nuiqsut?
74.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Nuiqsut.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Nuiqsut?
Unemployment Rate in Nuiqsut is 22.7%.