Northwest Arctic Borough recorded an unemployment rate of 15.7% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 491 people out of the 7,776 living in Northwest Arctic Borough at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Northwest Arctic Borough has decreased compared to the 16% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Northwest Arctic Borough was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.5%.
Of the 2,633 people who had a job during that time, 1 were employed in the Armed Forces and 2,632 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Northwest Arctic Borough During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 491 | 15.7% |
| Employed | 2,633 | 84.3% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 2,632 | 84.3% |
| Employed in armed forces | 1 | 0% |
