North Alaska News

Of the 7,709 people living in Northwest Arctic Borough in 2020, 45.2 percent (3,487) were women and 54.8 percent (4,222) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the North Alaska News.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by 603. In the 65 and over age range, there were 313 females and 280 males.

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.

Sex and age range	Estimated number	Percent of total
Males 18 and over	2,487	32.3
Females 18 and over	1,884	24.4
Males 65 and over	280	3.6
Females 65 and over	313	4.1

Source: US Census Bureau