Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
7,441
Median Age
28.8
Male Median
28.2
Female Median
29.2
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska Population Growth

Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -0.5%%.
-0.5%% Growth
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28.8 | 7,441 |
| 2023 | 28.3 | 7,611 |
| 2022 | 29.2 | 7,682 |
| 2021 | 28.7 | 7,776 |
| 2020 | 28.5 | 7,709 |
| 2019 | 27.8 | 7,715 |
| 2018 | 27.2 | 7,734 |
| 2017 | 26.6 | 7,715 |
| 2016 | 26.3 | 7,723 |
| 2015 | 26.1 | 7,732 |
| 2014 | 26.0 | 7,672 |
| 2013 | 25.7 | 7,624 |
| 2012 | 25.7 | 7,601 |
| 2011 | 25.8 | 7,532 |
| 2010 | 25.7 | 7,477 |
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 9.9% |
| 5–17 | 27.4% |
| 18–24 | 8.8% |
| 25–34 | 14.5% |
| 35–54 | 19.7% |
| 55–64 | 11.2% |
| 65+ | 8.5% |
Dependency Ratios for Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 84.5
- Youth Dependency:
- 68.8
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 15.6
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
The median age in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska is 28.8 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska is 7,441.
In Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, seniors (ages 65+) make up 8.5% of the population, while children under 18 represent 27.4%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska is aging.