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Kotzebue, Alaska, in Northwest Arctic county, is 539 miles NW of Anchorage, Alaska. The city contains a population of approximately 3,082.
In Kotzebue, about 44% of adults are married. Kotzebue has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city.
Unlike most cities, Kotzebue has proportionately more males than females.
In 2000, Kotzebue had a median family income of $58,068. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Kotzebue.
Political donors in Kotzebue favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $250. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.
Kotzebue has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 44% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Kotzebue, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Alaska, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Kotzebue, 36% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Kotzebue -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.
Kotzebue strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alaska):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Kotzebue to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alaska (State):
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| People Living Alone | | |
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