Kotzebue, AK Demographics

A map of Kotzebue's Population by Race

Kotzebue, Alaska had a population of 3,102 in 2020. It was 15.8% White, 2.0% Black, 1.5% Asian, 2.5% Hispanic, 68.2% Native American/Other, and 9.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Kotzebue, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Kotzebue is the 36th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Kotzebue's White Population

491 residents of Kotzebue identify as White, or 15.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Kotzebue considerably less than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Kotzebue is ranked #205 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Kotzebue is more White than neighboring Deering (3.3% White), Noatak (4.4% White), Noorvik (2.2% White), and Buckland (1.1% White). Kotzebue is less White than neighboring Red Dog Mine (40% White).

Kotzebue's Black Population

63 residents of Kotzebue identify as Black, or 2.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Kotzebue roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alaska (2.8% Black). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Kotzebue is ranked #25 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Kotzebue is more Black than neighboring Deering (0% Black), Noatak (0.2% Black), Red Dog Mine (0% Black), Noorvik (0% Black), and Buckland (0.4% Black).

Kotzebue's Asian Population

48 residents of Kotzebue identify as Asian, or 1.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Kotzebue roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Kotzebue is ranked #71 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Kotzebue is more Asian than neighboring Deering (0.5% Asian), Noatak (0% Asian), Red Dog Mine (0% Asian), Noorvik (0% Asian), and Buckland (0.2% Asian).

Kotzebue's Hispanic Population

77 residents of Kotzebue identify as Hispanic, or 2.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Kotzebue roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Kotzebue is ranked #156 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Kotzebue is more Hispanic than neighboring Deering (0% Hispanic), Noatak (0.4% Hispanic), Noorvik (0% Hispanic), and Buckland (0.4% Hispanic). Kotzebue is less Hispanic than neighboring Red Dog Mine (60% Hispanic).

Kotzebue's Native American/Other Population

2,117 residents of Kotzebue identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 68.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Kotzebue considerably larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Kotzebue is ranked #144 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Kotzebue is more Native American/Other than neighboring Red Dog Mine (0% Native American/Other). Kotzebue is less Native American/Other than neighboring Deering (92.3% Native American/Other), Noatak (93.2% Native American/Other), Noorvik (96.8% Native American/Other), and Buckland (95.3% Native American/Other).

Kotzebue's Multiracial Population

306 residents of Kotzebue identify as Multiracial, or 9.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Kotzebue roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Kotzebue is ranked #89 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Kotzebue is more Multiracial than neighboring Deering (3.8% Multiracial), Noatak (1.9% Multiracial), Red Dog Mine (0% Multiracial), Noorvik (1% Multiracial), and Buckland (2.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.