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North Lakes

Alaska · 10,223 residents · 15.484 sq mi
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North Lakes is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,679. Population has declined 3% since 2023. Median home value is $357,600. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,223
−3%since 2023
from 10,583 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
660 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 683 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
−1%since 2023
from 36.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
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202410K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,679
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $102,785 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,065
+3%since 2023
from $43,897 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 64.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+1%since 2023
from 0.405 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$357,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $338,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,441
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,459 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 79.3% in 2023
21.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 42.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+7%since 2023
from 3.3 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(8,330)
Black0.3%(34)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(565)
Asian1.3%(134)
Other14.4%(1,520)
Diversity Score44.6%(4,720)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(7,662)
Black0.4%(37)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(694)
Asian1.4%(141)
Other16.5%(1,689)
Diversity Score50.8%(5,190)
Diversity Score
51
+14%since 2023
from 45 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 26.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 93.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+1%since 2023
from 30.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 73.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 58.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 40.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
Female
47.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 48.2% in 2023
Foreign born
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 93.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 94.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Lakes, Alaska?

North Lakes, Alaska has about 10,223 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Lakes, Alaska?

The typical household in North Lakes, Alaska earns about $101,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Lakes, Alaska expensive?

In North Lakes, Alaska, the median home is worth about $357,600, and the typical rent is about $1,441 a month.

How educated are people in North Lakes, Alaska?

About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in North Lakes, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Lakes, Alaska?

About 7.3% of people in North Lakes, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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