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Northwest Arctic Borough, AK, exhibits a unique demographic profile compared to other counties in Alaska. With a median age of 29.2, it is significantly younger than the state median of 35.3, reflecting a high percentage of residents under 18 years (36.2%) and a low percentage of those over 65 (7.9%). The borough's population growth rate has declined by 1.2% over the past year, contrasting with the state's slight decline of 0.2%. Its high age dependency ratio of 78.9 indicates a substantial proportion of dependents, primarily youth, which may impact local resources and services.