Northwest Arctic Borough, AK — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
16.3%
Labor Force
2,995
Employed
2,499
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
6.2%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone14.8%
Carpool11.8%
Public Transit1.9%
Walk45.9%
Bike0.4%
Work from Home6.2%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector77.4%
Government33.4%
Self-Employed14.8%
Northwest Arctic Borough, AK has an unemployment rate of 16.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 2,995 people. 6.2% of workers work from home. 77.4% of workers are in the private sector.