Northwest Arctic Borough, AK — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$81,298
Per Capita Income
$28,467
Poverty Rate
18.4%
SNAP Recipients
34.8%
Gini Index
0.416
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K14.9%
$25K–$50K14.4%
$50K–$75K18.1%
$75K–$100K12.7%
$100K–$150K19.0%
$150K–$200K8.3%
$200K+12.8%
The median household income in Northwest Arctic Borough, AK is $81,298 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $28,467. 18.4% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 34.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.416 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).