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CITY · 2020 ACS

North Lakes

Alaska · 9,450 residents · 15.484 sq mi
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North Lakes is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,000. Population has declined 5% since 2021. Median home value is $268,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,450
−5%vs 2021
vs 9,941 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Median age
36.0
+2%vs 2021
vs 35.4 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
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202410K
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Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.8%(647)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98%(755)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.2%(777)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.5%(707)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.7%(535)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.1%(1,142)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4414.8%(1,399)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.3%(1,159)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.6%(1,193)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748.5%(805)
US avg: 10%
75 to 842.8%(266)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.7%(65)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $81,094 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,110
−12%vs 2021
vs $37,546 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.1%
−2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.5% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 12.1% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$268,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $272,200 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,183
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,148 in 2021
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.1%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 80.1% in 2021
20.9% rent
Afford Score
3.4
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 3.4 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in North Lakes on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(7,819)
Black0.5%(45)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(524)
Asian1.3%(130)
Other14.3%(1,423)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(7,111)
Black0.7%(69)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(530)
Asian1.7%(160)
Other12.6%(1,192)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.7%(253)
Puerto Rican1.4%(133)
Spaniard0.3%(26)
Colombian0.2%(16)
Asian origin
Filipino0.9%(88)
Japanese0.2%(14)
Korean0.1%(11)
Thai0.1%(5)
Laotian0%(1)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German15.7%(1,462)
Irish11.8%(1,096)
English9.5%(888)
American5.9%(546)
Polish3.3%(307)
Dutch2.5%(234)
Italian2.4%(220)
Ukrainian2.2%(203)
Swedish2.1%(197)
Russian2.1%(195)
Scottish1.9%(178)
+ 18 more ancestry groups with data
French1.8%(168)
Norwegian1.5%(137)
Welsh1.4%(133)
Finnish1.2%(116)
Danish0.9%(81)
Swiss0.8%(79)
British0.6%(59)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(57)
Czech0.4%(41)
Hungarian0.4%(40)
Canadian0.4%(33)
Lithuanian0.2%(21)
Austrian0.2%(18)
Croatian0.2%(14)
Lebanese0.1%(8)
Belgian0.1%(8)
Serbian0%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
−1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 25.7% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 94.2% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.6% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+5%vs 2021
vs 29.3 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 77.5% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.2% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.9% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 59.0% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 33.7% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.9% in 2021
Female
47.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.1% in 2021
Foreign born
3.7%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.3% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
+1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.7% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married35.7%(1,493)
Married53.8%(2,249)
Widowed1.1%(47)
Divorced9.3%(388)
Women 15+
Never married30.9%(1,209)
Married55.4%(2,167)
Widowed4.2%(164)
Divorced9.6%(375)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Lakes, Alaska?

North Lakes, Alaska has about 9,450 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Lakes, Alaska earns about $80,000 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 $268,000, and the typical rent is about $1,183 a month.

How educated are people in North Lakes, Alaska?

About 24.2% 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 13.6% 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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