Kaktovik
Recent News About Kaktovik
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North Slope Borough: Income Maintenance dependency reached 1.6% in 2022
In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.6% of income in North Slope Borough, providing an average of $1,201 per capita to residents.
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9.1% of North Slope Borough residents considered unemployed in 2021
The unemployment rate in North Slope Borough hit 9.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.
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72.5% of North Slope Borough residents old enough to vote in 2021
Of the 10,865 citizens living in North Slope Borough in 2021, 72.5% were old enough to vote, equating to 7,876 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.
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34 is median age of North Slope Borough residents by 2021
North Slope Borough residents have a median age of 34-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.
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Census Bureau: 6.9% of people in North Slope Borough identified as multiracial in 2021
Of the 10,865 citizens living in North Slope Borough in 2021, 93.1% said they were only one race, while 6.9% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.
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EDA awards over $7 million in grants for economic development projects in North Slope Borough in 2022
In 2022, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $7,319,125 in grants for economic development projects in North Slope Borough, Alaska.
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34 is median age of North Slope Borough residents by 2020
North Slope Borough residents have a median age of 34-years-old as of 2020, according to US Census Data.
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North Slope Borough sees 0.2% fall in population from 2020 to 2021
North Slope Borough had the ninth largest population in Alaska in 2021.
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4.9% of households in Kaktovik received food stamps in 2020
Kaktovik ranked 221st in Alaska for the percentage of households receiving food stamps in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
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Find select paint brands on sale at local participating North Slope Borough Ace stores during national promotion starting June 29
Find deals on Clark+Kensington and Royal paint at local participating North Slope Borough Ace Hardware stores from June 29 to July 11.
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Participating North Slope Borough Ace Hardware stores hosting June 25 sale and BBQ party to get you ready for the Fourth of July
Participating North Slope Borough Ace Hardware stores are offering free delivery and assembly on all grills $399 and up, as part of the celebration.
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Sale at participating North Slope Borough Ace Hardware stores starting June 29 will help you throw amazing Fourth of July party
Fourth of July sale starting June 29 to get you stocked up in time for the holiday.
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On Father's Day this year, shelf the tie and get your dad something he really needs at your North Slope Borough Ace Hardware!
Your participating North Slope Borough Ace has great gifts for dad this year.
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22.9 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in North Slope Borough
22.9 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in North Slope Borough in 2020, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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0.9 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Kaktovik city
0.9 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Kaktovik city in 2020, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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EDA awards $617,203 in grants for economic development projects in North Slope Borough in 2021
In 2021, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $617,203 in grants for economic development projects in North Slope Borough, Alaska.
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Census Bureau: More men than women in Kaktovik city in 2020
Of the 178 people living in Kaktovik city in 2020, 41.6 percent (74) were women and 58.4 percent (104) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the North Alaska News.
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Census Bureau: 8.4% of people in Kaktovik City identified as multi-racial in 2019
Of the 178 citizens living in Kaktovik City in 2019, 91.6 percent said they were only one race, while 8.4 percent said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in February.
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Census Bureau: 66.3 percent of people in Kaktovik City were old enough to vote in 2019
Of the 178 citizens living in Kaktovik City in 2019, 118 were old enough to vote as of Feb. 11, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
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Census Bureau: 7.7% of people in North Slope Borough identified as multi-racial in 2019
Of the 9,792 citizens living in North Slope Borough in 2019, 92.3 percent said they were only one race, while 7.7 percent said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in February.