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Kotzebue, AK

Founded 1958Northwest Arctic BoroughElev. 6 m
Population
3,046
Median home
$264,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Kotzebue

Kotzebue is home to roughly 3,046 residents. Kotzebue was founded in 1958 and sits in Northwest Arctic Borough. The median age is 31 and the median household income is $106,328. Homes carry a median value of $264,500, and about 44% of residents own where they live. Around 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 7 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
3,046
Median age
31
Median household income
$106,328
Per-capita income
$42,341
Poverty rate
13.4%
High-school grad or higher
93.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20%
Unemployment
6%
Avg. commute
7.2 min
Work from home
5.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White18.6%
Hispanic or Latino4.7%
Black1.3%
Asian2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts42.5%
Sales & office18.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance14.7%
Production, transportation & material moving13.4%
Service10.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$264,500
Median gross rent
$1,610/mo
Owner-occupied
43.6%
Median year built
1983
Households
845
Avg. household size
3.25

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Kotzebue has 3 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading11%
Math11%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Kotzebue Middle/High SchoolHighGrades 6–12
June Nelson ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
NWABSD Home SchoolOther

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime281% above national
Kotzebue1,469
Alaska740
United States386
↓ 38% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime25% below national
Kotzebue1,469
Alaska1,919
United States1,952
↓ 43% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Kotzebue Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Kotzebue.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Northwest Arctic County
Cold waveRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Low
LandslideRelatively Low
WildfireRelatively Low
AvalancheVery Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Kotzebue is in Northwest Arctic County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Kotzebue was founded in 1958 and sits in Northwest Arctic Borough. Elevation ~6 m.

Population trend
3K03,04618802024
Map of Kotzebue
Kotzebue, AK
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Nearby cities
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Common questions

Kotzebue — frequently asked

What is the population of Kotzebue, Alaska?
Kotzebue has a population of about 3,046, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Kotzebue?
The median home value in Kotzebue is $264,500, and the median gross rent is $1,610/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Kotzebue safe? What is the crime rate?
Kotzebue Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,469 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Kotzebue face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Northwest Arctic County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, winter weather, earthquake.
How many schools are in Kotzebue?
Kotzebue has 3 public schools (1 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Kotzebue?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Kotzebue. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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