Poverty Rate in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
In Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, an estimated 1,405 of 7,604 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska?
The poverty rate in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska is 20.5%.
- How many people in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska live in poverty?
In Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, an estimated 1,405 of 7,604 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska compare to the average for Alaska?
The poverty rate in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska is 76.19% higher than the Alaska average. In Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, an estimated 18.5% of 7,604 people live in poverty. In Alaska, 10.5% of 717,293 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska is 48.0% higher than the US average. In Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, an estimated 18.5% of 7,604 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.5% of 323,275,448 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Ambler, Alaska 24.5% of 277 people.
- Buckland, Alaska 15.6% of 643 people.
- Deering, Alaska 12.7% of 189 people.
- Kiana, Alaska 24.6% of 422 people.
- Kivalina, Alaska 22.5% of 766 people.
Under 18 years
25.4% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
25.4% of 3 thousand people
Under 5 years
28.8% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
28.8% of 767 people
5 to 17 years
24% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
24% of 2 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
24.9% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
24.9% of 3 thousand people
18 to 64 years
15.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
15.7% of 4 thousand people
18 to 34 years
16% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
16% of 2 thousand people
35 to 64 years
15.5% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
15.5% of 2 thousand people
60 years and over
10.8% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
10.8% of 1 thousand people
65 years and over
6.9% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
6.9% of 605 people
White
2.9% Poverty Rate for White people in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
2.9% of 797 people
Black or African American
4.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
4.2% of 95 people
American Indian and Alaska Native
21.5% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
21.5% of 6 thousand people
Asian
3% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
3% of 99 people
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
50% Poverty Rate for Pacific Islanders in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
50% of 22 people
Some other race
0% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
0% of 17 people
Two or more races
10% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
10% of 428 people
Hispanic
0% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
0% of 193 people
White, not Hispanic
3.2% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
3.2% of 716 people
Population 25 years and over
13.5% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
13.5% of 4 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
28.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
28.9% of 584 people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
14.1% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
14.1% of 2 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
11.3% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
11.3% of 1 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
0.8% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
0.8% of 639 people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8.5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
8.5% of 3 thousand people
Employed
4.9% Poverty Rate for employed people in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
4.9% of 3 thousand people
Male
4.9% Poverty Rate for employed men in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
4.9% of 1 thousand people
Female
4.9% Poverty Rate for employed women in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
4.9% of 1 thousand people
Unemployed
28.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
28.4% of 482 people
Male
25.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
25.1% of 315 people
Female
34.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
34.7% of 167 people
Population 16 years and over
14.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
14.8% of 5 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
1.3% of 2 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
13.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
13.4% of 2 thousand people
Did not work
28.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
28.3% of 2 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
17.4% Poverty Rate for single people in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
17.4% of 1 thousand people
Male
18.4% Poverty Rate for single men in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
18.4% of 744 people
Female
16.2% Poverty Rate for single women in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
16.2% of 581 people
18 to 24 years
72.2% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
72.2% of 54 people
25 to 34 years
7.5% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
7.5% of 468 people
35 to 44 years
24.3% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
24.3% of 214 people
45 to 54 years
17.5% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
17.5% of 177 people
55 to 64 years
18.4% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
18.4% of 277 people
65 to 74 years
5% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
5% of 80 people
75 years and over
0% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
0% of 34 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
1.2% of 744 people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
22.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
22.5% of 329 people
Did not work
58.7% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
58.7% of 252 people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
19.7% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
2022
19.7%
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