All incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars using R-CPI-U-RS. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
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Age of householder
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Kotzebue sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $113,834. Here are the key highlights for income distribution by age:
- In terms of income distribution across age cohorts, in Kotzebue, householders within the 45 to 64 years age group have the highest median household income at $113,834, followed by those in the under 25 years age group with an income of $106,064. Meanwhile householders within the 25 to 44 years age group report the second lowest median household income of $94,985. Notably, householders within the 65 years and over age group, had the lowest median household income at $76,204.
- Notably, household income for individuals within the Under 25 years age group demonstrated a remarkable increase of $41,502(64.28%), escalating from a median of $64,562 in 2011 to $106,064 in 2021.
- 23(2.63%) households where the householder is under 25 years old.
- 321(36.73%) households with a householder aged between 25 and 44 years.
- 396(45.31%) households with a householder aged between 45 and 64 years.
- 134(15.33%) households where the householder is over 65 years old.
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Gender
In Kotzebue, the population consists of 1,712 males (53.52%) and 1,487 females (46.48%). Here are the primary highlights from the gender-based income distribution analysis:
- In Kotzebue, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $41,435 for males and $44,700 for females.
- However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $80,652 for males and $81,519 for females.
- In Kotzebue, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $41,435 for males and $44,700 for females.
- In Kotzebue, among full-time, year-round workers aged 15 years and older, males earned a median income of $80,652, while females earned $81,519
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Race
In Kotzebue, the population is predominantly American Indian and Alaska Native, constituting 68.12% of the total residents. Here are the key highlights from the analysis of income distribution by race:
- The median household income for American Indian and Alaska Native households is $83,344.
- In Kotzebue, despite the American Indian and Alaska Native population being the most populous, it is worth noting that White households actually reports the highest median household income, with a median income of $162,644. This reveals that, while American Indian and Alaska Natives may be the most numerous in Kotzebue, White households experience greater economic prosperity in terms of median household income.
- In Kotzebue, the median household income for the households where the householder is White increased by $42,078(34.90%), between 2011 and 2021. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $120,566 in 2011 and $162,644 in 2021.
- In Kotzebue, the median household income for the households where the householder is Black or African American decreased by $6,915(7.22%), between 2011 and 2021. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $95,820 in 2011 and $88,905 in 2021.
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Year by year
Kotzebue, AK median household income trends by year, family type and household size (2010-2021):
- From 2010 to 2021, the median household income for Kotzebue increased by $12,825 (14.21%), as per the American Community Survey estimates.
- Between 2010 and 2021, median household income, adjusted for 2022 inflation, experienced growth year by year for 7 years and declined for 4 years.
- The most significant year-by-year growth occured from 2013 to 2014, when the median household income increased by 11,288 (from $102,644 to $113,932). Similarly the most substantial year-by-year decline occured from 2017 to 2018, when the median household income decreased by 6,591 (from $105,446 to $98,855).
- It then further increased to $147,950 for 7-person households, the largest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income.
- With a Gini coefficient of 0.381, it is evident that income distribution in Kotzebue, AK exihibits characterstics of moderate equality .
- For the family households, the median income (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $114,306. For the non-family households, the median income (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $78,817.
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References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
- Consumer Price Index retroactive series using current methods (R-CPI-U-RS)