North Alaska News

Of the 162 people residing in Atqasuk, AK in 2019, the median age was 23, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the North Alaska News.

The largest number of people were in the 20 to 24 age bracket with the fewest number of people in the age bracket for people over the age of 84.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Age	Estimated Number	% of overall Population
Under 5 years old	22	13.6
5 to 9 years old	17	10.5
10 to 14 years old	17	10.5
15 to 19 years old	12	7.4
20 to 24 years old	23	14.2
25 to 34 years old	21	13
35 to 44 years old	6	3.7
45 to 54 years old	14	8.6
55 to 64 years old	16	9.9
65 to 74 years old	8	4.9
75 to 84 years old	6	3.7
85 and older years old	0	0

Source: US Census Bureau