Kotzebue City, Alaska

Kotzebue City is a one of the Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, located in Western Region (Pacific) of United States. According to the latest population census dating back to 2000, the Kotzebue City is home to 3082 inhabitants. Its population in July 2008 was estimated to be about 3177, It is 27th most populous in Alaska. It is spread over 28.66 square miles (74.23 square kilometre), of which, 27 square miles (69.93 square kilometre ) of it is land and 1.65 square miles (4.27 square kilometre) of it is water, making it Alaska's 163rd largest by total area.

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 3082 people, 889 households, and 657 families living in the city. The population density was 114.1 people per square mile (44.05/kmē), making its Alaska's 63rd most densely populated city. There were 1007 housing units at an average density of 37.3 per square mile (14.4/kmē). The average household size was 3.4 people, and the average family size was 3.93 people. In the city the population was spread out, with 39.8% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 17.2% from 45 to 64, and 4.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 98.1 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 95.7 females. The median age was 25.9 years, The median age of males was 26.8 years, for females the median age was 25.3 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 19.47% White, 0.32% Black or African American, 71.19% American Indian, 1.82% Asian, 0.06% Native Hawaiian, 6.36% from two or more races and 0.78% Other races.

Kotzebue city Alaska Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Kotzebue city Alaska School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Kotzebue City Alaska GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the city was $57163, making it the 37th highest city by median household income in Alaska. The median income for a family in the city was $58068, it is the 70th highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Alaska. The per capita income for the city was $18289, making its Alaska's 138th highest city by per capita income. The median income was $28962, The median income for males was $31324 versus $26563 for females.

In 2000, 1020 pupils and students, of which 489 are male and 531 are female, 33.1% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 79 nursery or pri school, 72 kindergarten, 597 elementary school, 188 high school and 84 College graduate school.

YearPopulation
April 2000 census3082
April 2000 Estimate3082
July 2000 Estimate3086
July 2001 Estimate3101
July 2002 Estimate3092
July 2003 Estimate3094
July 2004 Estimate3128
July 2005 Estimate3125
July 2006 Estimate3152
July 2007 Estimate3164
July 2008 Estimate3177
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school374279
Kindergarten304272
Elementary school304293597
High school82106188
College or graduate school364884
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Kotzebue city, Alaska$57163$58068$18289
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska$45976$45230$15286
Alaska, United States$51571$59036$22660
United States$41994$50046$21587