Kotzebue, AK Map & Demographics
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Kotzebue Overview
$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
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
1,521
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
68.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Kotzebue Zip Codes
Kotzebue Area Codes
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.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 3,088 | $41,747 |
| Median Family Income | 545 | $109,750 |
| Mean Family Income | 545 | $124,814 |
| Median Household Income | 852 | $101,071 |
| Mean Household Income | 852 | $117,341 |
| Income Deficit | 545 | $14,290 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 3,088 | 1.70% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 3,088 | 98.30¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 3,088 | 0.37 |
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%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 747 (47.4%) | $65,341 |
| Female | 830 (52.6%) | $64,231 |
| Total | 1,577 (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%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 8 (1.1%) | 30 (3.6%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 7 (0.9%) | 7 (0.8%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 9 (1.2%) | 25 (3.0%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 25 (3.4%) | 27 (3.3%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 29 (3.9%) | 4 (0.5%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 16 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 26 (3.5%) | 13 (1.6%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (1.9%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 7 (0.9%) | 6 (0.7%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 4 (0.5%) | 17 (2.1%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 34 (4.5%) | 26 (3.1%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 41 (5.5%) | 37 (4.5%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 55 (7.4%) | 31 (3.7%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 41 (5.5%) | 45 (5.4%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 32 (4.3%) | 35 (4.2%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 17 (2.3%) | 16 (1.9%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 21 (2.8%) | 96 (11.6%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 78 (10.4%) | 56 (6.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 114 (15.3%) | 189 (22.8%) |
| $100,000+ | 183 (24.5%) | 154 (18.5%) |
| Total | 747 (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.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female 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.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 15 | 2.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 24 | 4.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 21 | 3.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8 | 1.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 32 | 5.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 75 | 13.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 72 | 13.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 107 | 19.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 85 | 15.6% |
| $200,000+ | 106 | 19.4% |
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.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 167 (30.6%) | $114,821 |
| 3-Person Families | 120 (22.0%) | $106,667 |
| 4-Person Families | 106 (19.5%) | $90,625 |
| 5-Person Families | 70 (12.8%) | $101,250 |
| 6-Person Families | 34 (6.2%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 48 (8.8%) | $134,375 |
| Total | 545 (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.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 61 (11.2%) | $22,125 |
| 1 Earner | 179 (32.8%) | $72,337 |
| 2 Earners | 224 (41.1%) | $170,500 |
| 3+ Earners | 81 (14.9%) | $158,438 |
| Total | 545 (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.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 32 | 3.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 31 | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 38 | 4.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 30 | 3.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 41 | 4.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 120 | 14.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 131 | 15.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 170 | 20.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 130 | 15.3% |
| $200,000+ | 129 | 15.1% |
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.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 30 (3.5%) | $65,000 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 269 (31.6%) | $92,639 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 401 (47.1%) | $112,188 |
| 65+ Years | 152 (17.8%) | $88,750 |
| Total | 852 (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.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 7 (5.8%) | 43 (27.7%) |
| 5 Years | 5 (22.7%) | 10 (40.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 34 (19.9%) | 43 (23.5%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 8 (11.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 Years | 7 (31.8%) | 1 (6.2%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 11 (20.4%) | 5 (8.1%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 20 (20.8%) | 39 (26.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 15 (8.7%) | 14 (5.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 30 (17.7%) | 16 (7.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 22 (9.5%) | 15 (8.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 30 (13.0%) | 14 (9.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 9 (10.8%) | 4 (5.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 198 (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.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 113 (94.2%) | 112 (72.3%) |
| 5 Years | 17 (77.3%) | 15 (60.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 137 (80.1%) | 140 (76.5%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 60 (88.2%) | 65 (100.0%) |
| 15 Years | 15 (68.2%) | 15 (93.8%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 43 (79.6%) | 57 (91.9%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 76 (79.2%) | 111 (74.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 157 (91.3%) | 263 (95.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 139 (82.3%) | 186 (92.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 210 (90.5%) | 158 (91.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 201 (87.0%) | 128 (90.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 74 (89.2%) | 68 (94.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 31 (100.0%) | 45 (100.0%) |
| Total | 1,273 (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.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 140 (97.9%) | 3 (2.1%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 100 (96.2%) | 4 (3.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 52 (91.2%) | 5 (8.8%) |
| 5 or more Children | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 303 (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.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 14 (37.8%) | 4 (13.8%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 8 (38.1%) | 4 (4.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (23.3%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (100.0%) |
| Total | 22 (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.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 3 (2.1%) | 18 (27.3%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 4 (3.8%) | 12 (11.7%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 5 (8.8%) | 10 (19.6%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (100.0%) |
| Total | 12 (3.8%) | 50 (21.7%) |
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 | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 65 | 2.1% |
| Black / African American | 88 | 2.9% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 11 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 181 | 5.9% |
| Native / Alaskan | 2,019 | 65.4% |
| White / Caucasian | 521 | 16.9% |
| Two or more Races | 366 | 11.8% |
| Some other Race | 18 | 0.6% |
| Total | 3,088 | 100.0% |
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 | # Population | % Population |
| Alaska Native | 14 | 0.4% |
| Alaskan Athabascan | 25 | 0.8% |
| American | 6 | 0.2% |
| Austrian | 6 | 0.2% |
| Bhutanese | 40 | 1.3% |
| Blackfeet | 7 | 0.2% |
| British | 3 | 0.1% |
| Burmese | 18 | 0.6% |
| Central American | 9 | 0.3% |
| Central American Indian | 6 | 0.2% |
| Cuban | 7 | 0.2% |
| Czech | 3 | 0.1% |
| Danish | 12 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 2 | 0.1% |
| Eastern European | 1 | 0.0% |
| English | 56 | 1.8% |
| European | 71 | 2.3% |
| French | 33 | 1.1% |
| German | 122 | 4.0% |
| Indian (Asian) | 1 | 0.0% |
| Inupiat | 2,149 | 69.6% |
| Irish | 124 | 4.0% |
| Italian | 14 | 0.4% |
| Jamaican | 22 | 0.7% |
| Korean | 46 | 1.5% |
| Mexican | 125 | 4.1% |
| Native Hawaiian | 27 | 0.9% |
| Navajo | 3 | 0.1% |
| New Zealander | 6 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 20 | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 11 | 0.4% |
| Panamanian | 7 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 32 | 1.0% |
| Portuguese | 19 | 0.6% |
| Puerto Rican | 29 | 0.9% |
| Russian | 5 | 0.2% |
| Salvadoran | 2 | 0.1% |
| Scandinavian | 4 | 0.1% |
| Scotch-Irish | 16 | 0.5% |
| Scottish | 7 | 0.2% |
| Spaniard | 10 | 0.3% |
| Sri Lankan | 6 | 0.2% |
| Swedish | 72 | 2.3% |
| Swiss | 6 | 0.2% |
| Tlingit-Haida | 29 | 0.9% |
| Ukrainian | 7 | 0.2% |
| West Indian | 6 | 0.2% |
| Yuman | 36 | 1.2% |
| Yup'ik | 45 | 1.5% | View All 49 Rows |
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.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Asia | 40 | 1.3% |
| Caribbean | 24 | 0.8% |
| Central America | 14 | 0.4% |
| Cuba | 2 | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 7 | 0.2% |
| Eastern Europe | 7 | 0.2% |
| Europe | 16 | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 4 | 0.1% |
| Jamaica | 22 | 0.7% |
| Korea | 7 | 0.2% |
| Latin America | 38 | 1.2% |
| Mexico | 14 | 0.4% |
| Northern Europe | 9 | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 6 | 0.2% |
| Philippines | 22 | 0.7% |
| Russia | 7 | 0.2% |
| South Eastern Asia | 33 | 1.1% |
| Sweden | 5 | 0.2% |
| Thailand | 11 | 0.4% | View All 19 Rows |
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.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 124 (8.2%) | 165 (10.4%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 131 (8.7%) | 143 (9.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 134 (8.9%) | 134 (8.5%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 114 (7.6%) | 133 (8.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 63 (4.2%) | 96 (6.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 88 (5.9%) | 126 (8.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 95 (6.3%) | 151 (9.5%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 80 (5.3%) | 102 (6.4%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 95 (6.3%) | 101 (6.4%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 138 (9.2%) | 87 (5.5%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 95 (6.3%) | 86 (5.4%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 88 (5.9%) | 76 (4.8%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 143 (9.5%) | 67 (4.2%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 45 (3.0%) | 46 (2.9%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 39 (2.6%) | 26 (1.6%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 6 (0.4%) | 20 (1.3%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 15 (1.0%) | 16 (1.0%) |
| 85 Years and over | 11 (0.7%) | 9 (0.6%) |
| Total | 1,504 (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.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 315 (57.8%) | 4.22 |
| Single Male/Father | 66 (12.1%) | 3.41 |
| Single Female/Mother | 164 (30.1%) | 4.38 |
| Total Families | 545 (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.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 315 (37.0%) | 4.28 |
| Single Male/Father | 66 (7.7%) | 3.61 |
| Single Female/Mother | 164 (19.3%) | 4.82 |
| Non-family | 307 (36.0%) | 1.41 |
| Total Households | 852 (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 | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 236 (27.7%) |
| 2-Person Households | 153 (18.0%) | 45 (5.3%) |
| 3-Person Households | 118 (13.9%) | 18 (2.1%) |
| 4-Person Households | 98 (11.5%) | 8 (0.9%) |
| 5-Person Households | 89 (10.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 38 (4.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 49 (5.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 545 (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.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 1 (3.1%) | 8.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 26 (81.2%) | 70.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 5 (15.6%) | 15.0 |
| Total | 32 (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.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 14 (53.8%) | 12 (46.2%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 19 (59.4%) | 13 (40.6%) |
Fertility by Education in Kotzebue
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 5 (15.6%) | 44.0 |
| High School Diploma | 18 (56.2%) | 61.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 7 (21.9%) | 24.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2 (6.2%) | 26.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 32 (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.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 4 (80.0%) | 1 (20.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 6 (33.3%) | 12 (66.7%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 19 (59.4%) | 13 (40.6%) |
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.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 420 | 29.8% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 21 | 1.5% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 23 | 1.6% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 383 | 27.2% |
| Local Government Employees | 440 | 31.2% |
| State Government Employees | 39 | 2.8% |
| Federal Government Employees | 82 | 5.8% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 1,408 | 100.0% |
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.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 41 (19.8%) | 11 (26.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 120 (75.5%) | 29 (24.2%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 189 (88.3%) | 15 (7.9%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 202 (82.1%) | 10 (5.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 302 (79.9%) | 5 (1.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 323 (79.6%) | 15 (4.6%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 133 (81.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 151 (71.9%) | 2 (1.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 52 (33.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 7 (9.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,521 (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.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 23 (27.1%) | 15 (17.4%) |
| High School Diploma | 500 (74.0%) | 31 (4.6%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 482 (87.6%) | 17 (3.1%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 295 (96.1%) | 5 (1.7%) |
| Total | 1,299 (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 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%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 54 (36.7%) | 93 (63.3%) |
| Business & Financial | 11 (12.9%) | 74 (87.1%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 17 (58.6%) | 12 (41.4%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 3 (37.5%) | 5 (62.5%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 3 (30.0%) | 7 (70.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 93 (36.5%) | 162 (63.5%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 46 (36.5%) | 80 (63.5%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 7 (58.3%) | 5 (41.7%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 32 (29.4%) | 77 (70.6%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 37 (30.6%) | 84 (69.4%) |
| Health Technologists | 32 (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 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%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 7 (15.9%) | 37 (84.1%) |
| Security & Protection | 14 (70.0%) | 6 (30.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 12 (66.7%) | 6 (33.3%) |
| Law Enforcement | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 14 (87.5%) | 2 (12.5%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 7 (28.0%) | 18 (72.0%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 3 (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 by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 22 (47.8%) | 24 (52.2%) |
| Office & Administration | 58 (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 by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 143 (97.3%) | 4 (2.7%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 48 (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 by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 43 (58.9%) | 30 (41.1%) |
| Transportation | 32 (56.1%) | 25 (43.9%) |
| Material Moving | 47 (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 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%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 7 (87.5%) | 1 (12.5%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 24 (85.7%) | 4 (14.3%) |
| Construction | 78 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Manufacturing | 28 (53.8%) | 24 (46.2%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Retail Trade | 55 (65.5%) | 29 (34.5%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 48 (47.1%) | 54 (52.9%) |
| Utilities | 23 (88.5%) | 3 (11.5%) |
| Information | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 15 (71.4%) | 6 (28.6%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 16 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Enterprise Management | 8 (47.1%) | 9 (52.9%) |
| Administrative & Support | 9 (31.0%) | 20 (69.0%) |
| Educational Services | 47 (29.7%) | 111 (70.3%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 104 (27.9%) | 269 (72.1%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 8 (34.8%) | 15 (65.2%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 29 (58.0%) | 21 (42.0%) |
| Public Administration | 114 (37.2%) | 192 (62.7%) |
| Total | 657 (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 Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 37 | 4.5% |
| Kindergarten | 61 | 7.4% |
| Elementary School | 207 | 25.2% |
| Middle School | 225 | 27.4% |
| High School | 214 | 26.1% |
| College / Undergraduate | 48 | 5.9% |
| Graduate / Professional | 29 | 3.5% |
| Total | 821 | 100.0% |
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.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 22 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 258 (98.1%) | 5 (1.9%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 268 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 151 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 42 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 6 (85.7%) | 1 (14.3%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 18 (58.1%) | 13 (41.9%) |
| 35 Years and over | 20 (54.0%) | 17 (46.0%) |
| Total | 785 (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.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 3 | 0.8% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 48 | 12.1% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 13 | 3.3% |
| Psychology | 25 | 6.3% |
| Social Sciences | 16 | 4.0% |
| Engineering | 6 | 1.5% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 18 | 4.5% |
| Science & Technology | 79 | 19.9% |
| Business | 25 | 6.3% |
| Education | 58 | 14.6% |
| Literature & Languages | 9 | 2.3% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 38 | 9.6% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 1 | 0.3% |
| Communications | 10 | 2.5% |
| Arts & Humanities | 48 | 12.1% |
| Total | 397 | 100.0% |
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%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 150 (26.5%) | 208 (35.2%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 275 (48.6%) | 254 (43.0%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 115 (20.3%) | 114 (19.3%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 25 (4.4%) | 11 (1.9%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 1 (0.2%) | 3 (0.5%) |
| Total | 566 (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 | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 388 | 28.4% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 650 | 47.6% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 238 | 17.4% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 40 | 2.9% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 7 | 0.5% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 5 | 0.4% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 2 | 0.2% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 3 | 0.2% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 12 | 0.9% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 21 | 1.5% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
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 | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 151 (23.7%) | 237 (32.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 316 (49.6%) | 334 (45.8%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 115 (18.0%) | 123 (16.9%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 14 (2.2%) | 26 (3.6%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 3 (0.5%) | 4 (0.5%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 5 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 2 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 3 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 7 (1.1%) | 5 (0.7%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 21 (3.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 0 (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 | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 16 (2.5%) | 5 (0.7%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 15 (2.4%) | 3 (0.4%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 10 (1.6%) | 27 (3.7%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 16 (2.5%) | 5 (0.7%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 33 (5.2%) | 33 (4.5%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 11 (1.7%) | 21 (2.9%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 303 (47.6%) | 414 (56.8%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 77 (12.1%) | 91 (12.5%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 39 (6.1%) | 55 (7.5%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 19 (3.0%) | 16 (2.2%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 15 (2.4%) | 17 (2.3%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 14 (2.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 33 (5.2%) | 23 (3.2%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 36 (5.7%) | 19 (2.6%) |
| Total | 637 (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 | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 372 | 43.7% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 480 | 56.3% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 852 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Kotzebue
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 236 | 27.7% |
| 2-Person Household | 198 | 23.2% |
| 3-Person Household | 136 | 16.0% |
| 4+ Person Household | 282 | 33.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 852 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kotzebue
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 87 (36.9%) | 149 (63.1%) |
| 2-Person Household | 95 (48.0%) | 103 (52.0%) |
| 3-Person Household | 58 (42.6%) | 78 (57.4%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 132 (46.8%) | 150 (53.2%) |
| Total Housing Units | 372 (43.7%) | 480 (56.3%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kotzebue
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 29 (50.0%) | 29 (50.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 113 (42.3%) | 154 (57.7%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 148 (48.8%) | 155 (51.2%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 82 (36.6%) | 142 (63.4%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kotzebue
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 134 | 15.7% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 165 | 19.4% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 203 | 23.8% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 198 | 23.2% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 110 | 12.9% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 26 | 3.0% |
| 85 Years and Over | 16 | 1.9% |
| Total | 852 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Kotzebue
Median Income by Occupancy in Kotzebue
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 372 (43.7%) | $133,750 |
| Renter-Occupied | 480 (56.3%) | $86,250 |
| Average | 852 (100.0%) | $101,071 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kotzebue
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 11 (3.0%) | 14 (2.9%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 3 (0.8%) | 4 (0.8%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9 (2.4%) | 22 (4.6%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 6 (1.6%) | 4 (0.8%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 8 (2.1%) | 20 (4.2%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 15 (4.0%) | 15 (3.1%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14 (3.8%) | 27 (5.6%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 36 (9.7%) | 84 (17.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 29 (7.8%) | 102 (21.2%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 94 (25.3%) | 76 (15.8%) |
| $150,000 or more | 147 (39.5%) | 112 (23.3%) |
| Total | 372 (100.0%) | 480 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kotzebue
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 33 (8.9%) | 4 (0.8%) |
| $300 to $499 | 51 (13.7%) | 18 (3.7%) |
| $500 to $799 | 107 (28.8%) | 52 (10.8%) |
| $800 to $999 | 33 (8.9%) | 32 (6.7%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 31 (8.3%) | 66 (13.8%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 43 (11.6%) | 124 (25.8%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 61 (16.4%) | 75 (15.6%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 11 (3.0%) | 37 (7.7%) |
| $3,000 or more | 2 (0.5%) | 2 (0.4%) |
| Total | 372 (100.0%) | 480 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Kotzebue
Housing Structures in Kotzebue
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 434 | 50.9% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 5 | 0.6% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 41 | 4.8% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 141 | 16.6% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 118 | 13.9% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 95 | 11.2% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 18 | 2.1% |
| Total | 852 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kotzebue
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 333 (76.7%) | 101 (23.3%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 14 (34.2%) | 27 (65.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 7 (5.0%) | 134 (95.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 118 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 95 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 13 (72.2%) | 5 (27.8%) |
| Total | 372 (43.7%) | 480 (56.3%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kotzebue
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 7 (1.9%) | 41 (8.5%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 80 (21.5%) | 210 (43.8%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 183 (49.2%) | 163 (34.0%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 91 (24.5%) | 64 (13.3%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 11 (3.0%) | 2 (0.4%) |
| Total | 372 (100.0%) | 480 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kotzebue
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (0.2%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Electricity | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (0.8%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 324 (87.1%) | 471 (98.1%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 48 (12.9%) | 4 (0.8%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 372 (100.0%) | 480 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Kotzebue
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 106 (28.5%) | 259 (54.0%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 139 (37.4%) | 202 (42.1%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 106 (28.5%) | 18 (3.7%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 21 (5.7%) | 1 (0.2%) |
| Total | 372 (100.0%) | 480 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Kotzebue
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Kotzebue
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 238 | 134 |
| 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 | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 3 (1.3%) | 8 (6.0%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 24 (10.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 145 (60.9%) | 56 (41.8%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 29 (12.2%) | 56 (41.8%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 34 (14.3%) | 14 (10.4%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 3 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 238 (100.0%) | 134 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kotzebue
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 14 (5.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 23 (9.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14 (5.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10 (4.2%) | 1 (0.7%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 26 (10.9%) | 4 (3.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 26 (10.9%) | 10 (7.5%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 51 (21.4%) | 3 (2.2%) |
| $150,000 or more | 74 (31.1%) | 43 (32.1%) |
| Total | 238 (100.0%) | 134 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kotzebue
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 117 (49.2%) | 172,500 (128,731.3%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 19 (8.0%) | 79 (59.0%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 13 (5.5%) | 29 (21.6%) |
| 4.0x or more | 89 (37.4%) | 11 (8.2%) |
| Total | 238 (100.0%) | 134 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kotzebue
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 38 (16.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (6.7%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 238 (100.0%) | 134 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Kotzebue
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kotzebue
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 237 (70.5%) | 99 (29.5%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 560 (79.0%) | 149 (21.0%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 132 (67.3%) | 64 (32.7%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 341 (77.7%) | 98 (22.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 329 (88.7%) | 42 (11.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 327 (80.7%) | 78 (19.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 321 (86.1%) | 52 (13.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 151 (97.4%) | 4 (2.6%) |
| 75 Years and older | 76 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,474 (80.8%) | 586 (19.2%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kotzebue
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 237 (70.5%) | 99 (29.5%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 560 (79.0%) | 149 (21.0%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 132 (67.3%) | 64 (32.7%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kotzebue
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 255 (88.2%) | 34 (11.8%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 135 (83.3%) | 27 (16.7%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 212 (53.9%) | 181 (46.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 363 (82.9%) | 75 (17.1%) |
| $100,000 and over | 1,279 (83.8%) | 247 (16.2%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kotzebue
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 139 (41.4%) | 117 (34.8%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 286 (40.3%) | 318 (44.9%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 65 (33.2%) | 79 (40.3%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 51 (11.6%) | 294 (67.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 149 (40.2%) | 235 (63.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 69 (17.0%) | 269 (66.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 103 (27.6%) | 233 (62.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 148 (95.5%) | 95 (61.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 76 (100.0%) | 24 (31.6%) |
| Total | 1,086 (35.5%) | 1,664 (54.4%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kotzebue
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 44 (12.9%) | 12 (3.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 22 (8.2%) | 18 (4.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 74 (11.7%) | 66 (12.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 35 (42.2%) | 12 (16.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 17 (54.8%) | 32 (71.1%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Kotzebue
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 14 (4.1%) | 4 (1.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (0.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 38 (6.0%) | 7 (1.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 23 (27.7%) | 12 (16.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 17 (54.8%) | 25 (55.6%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 11 (3.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (1.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 10 (1.6%) | 23 (4.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 6 (7.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1 (3.2%) | 4 (8.9%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 30 (8.8%) | 8 (2.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 22 (8.2%) | 17 (4.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 3 (0.5%) | 12 (2.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 4 (12.9%) | 8 (17.8%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 3 (0.9%) | 4 (1.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 4 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 41 (6.5%) | 23 (4.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 18 (21.7%) | 8 (11.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 11 (35.5%) | 27 (60.0%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 6 (1.8%) | 4 (1.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 7 (2.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 3 (0.5%) | 8 (1.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (24.4%) |
Technology Access in Kotzebue
Computing Device Access in Kotzebue
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 607 | 71.2% |
| Smartphone | 793 | 93.1% |
| Tablet | 506 | 59.4% |
| No Computing Device | 45 | 5.3% |
| Total | 852 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Kotzebue
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
| Broadband Home | 562 | 66.0% |
| Cellular Data Only | 150 | 17.6% |
| Satellite Internet | 69 | 8.1% |
| No Internet | 86 | 10.1% |
| Total | 852 | 100.0% |
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 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.
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.
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%.