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
Population, 2020 – 2024
202410K
Section 02
Income & economy
$80,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $81,094 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
51.1%
−2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.5% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.4%
Information11%
Finance & insurance7.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
Other services3.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
Manufacturing2.5%
Construction2%
Public administration2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Retail trade1.4%
Education & health services1%
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Section 03
Housing
$268,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $272,200 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
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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)
Diversity Score44.7%(4,447)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(7,111)
Black0.7%(69)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(530)
Asian1.7%(160)
Other12.6%(1,192)
Diversity Score45.4%(4,290)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
94.6%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 94.2% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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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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