10 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kotzebue | 1 | 2,836 | 3,100 | -1.83% | 116 | 24 | City |
| Selawik | 2 | 718 | 813 | -2.58% | 363 | 2 | City |
| Noorvik | 3 | 608 | 693 | -2.72% | 659 | 1 | City |
| Buckland | 4 | 485 | 553 | -2.81% | 569 | 1 | City |
| Kiana | 5 | 397 | 452 | -2.7% | 2,112 | 0 | City |
| Kivalina | 6 | 389 | 442 | -2.75% | 239 | 2 | City |
| Ambler | 7 | 240 | 273 | -2.83% | 23 | 10 | City |
| Shungnak | 8 | 239 | 273 | -2.85% | 30 | 8 | City |
| Kobuk | 9 | 162 | 184 | -2.99% | 11 | 15 | City |
| Deering | 10 | 157 | 180 | -3.09% | 31 | 5 | City |
Kotzebue is the largest city in Northwest Arctic Borough, with a population of 2,836.
Deering is the smallest city in Northwest Arctic Borough, with a population of 157.
There are 10 cities in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska.