FIGURE 1
Northwest Arctic Borough, AK population by race.
The largest racial group in Northwest Arctic Borough is American Indian and Alaska Native with a population of 6,200 (80.71% of the total population).
Northwest Arctic Borough, AK population by race
The table below shows Northwest Arctic Borough's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 818 | 10.65% |
| Black or African American | 95 | 1.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6,200 | 80.71% |
| Asian | 99 | 1.29% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.29% |
| Some other race | 18 | 0.23% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 430 | 5.60% |
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Northwest Arctic Borough population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Northwest Arctic Borough has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Northwest Arctic Borough's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Northwest Arctic Borough population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 10.65% are white, 1.24% are Black or African American, 80.71% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.29% are Asian, 0.29% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 0.23% are some other race and 5.60% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Northwest Arctic Borough, AK population by race.
The largest racial group in Northwest Arctic Borough is American Indian and Alaska Native with a population of 6,200 (80.71% of the total population).
Northwest Arctic Borough 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of American Indian and Alaska Native population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Northwest Arctic Borough is American Indian and Alaska Native with a population of 6,200 (80.71% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 430 (5.60% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Northwest Arctic Borough, AK
By ethnicity, 196 (2.55% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 7,486 (97.45% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Northwest Arctic Borough, the largest racial group is American Indian and Alaska Native alone with a population of 6,180 (82.55% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Northwest Arctic Borough, AK Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Northwest Arctic Borough's Non-Hispanic population.
Northwest Arctic Borough Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 737 | 9.85% |
| Black or African American alone | 95 | 1.27% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 6,180 | 82.55% |
| Asian alone | 99 | 1.32% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 11 | 0.15% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 364 | 4.86% |
Among the Hispanic population in Northwest Arctic Borough, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 139 (70.92% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Northwest Arctic Borough, AK Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Northwest Arctic Borough's Hispanic population.
Northwest Arctic Borough Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 139 | 70.92% |
| Puerto Rican | 29 | 14.80% |
| Cuban | 7 | 3.57% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 10.71% |
Things to know
What percentage of Northwest Arctic Borough, AK is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.55% of Northwest Arctic Borough population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Northwest Arctic Borough, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 139 (70.92% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Northwest Arctic Borough, AK have?
Northwest Arctic Borough, AK has 95 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.24% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Northwest Arctic Borough is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Northwest Arctic Borough, AK?
With 97.45% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Northwest Arctic Borough.
That being said, with a 10.65% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Northwest Arctic Borough.
What is the majority race in Northwest Arctic Borough, AK?
With a population of 6,200 (80.71% of the total population), American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial majority in Northwest Arctic Borough.
Whites are second largest race in Northwest Arctic Borough, with 10.65% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
