Kotzebue
City in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
Kotzebue is a city in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, with 3,102 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Noorvik, 39.5 miles E.
- 3,102residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 24.4 sq miland area · 63.2 km²
- 127 / sq mipopulation density
About Kotzebue
Kotzebue ( KOTS-ə-bew) or Qikiqtaġruk ( kik-ik-TUG-rook, Inupiaq: [qekeqtɑʁʐuk]) is a city in the Northwest Arctic Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. It is the borough's seat, by far its largest community and the economic and transportation hub of the subregion of Alaska encompassing the borough. The population of the city was 3,102 as of the 2020 census, down from 3,201 in 2010.
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Living in Kotzebue
- Median household income
- $110,357
- Median home value
- $288,400
- Median rent
- $1,565/mo
- Median age
- 31
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Kotzebue had 3,102 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,102 |
|---|---|
| Density | 127 per sq mi (49 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kotzebue at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Northwest Arctic Borough |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,102 (2020) |
| Land area | 24.41 sq mi (63.2 km²) |
| Water area | 2.10 sq mi (5.43 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 66.8868° N, 162.4917° W |
| Official website | cityofkotzebue.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0241830 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kotzebue
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Frequently asked questions about Kotzebue
What county is Kotzebue in?
Kotzebue is in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Kotzebue, AK?
3,102 people lived in Kotzebue at the 2020 Census.
What is the elevation of Kotzebue?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kotzebue?
Noorvik (39.5 mi).
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