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North Pole

Alaska · 2,477 residents (2025 est.) · 4.085 sq mi
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North Pole is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,273. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $289,400. At a median age of 28.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. 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 28.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,370
+51%since 2000
from 1,570 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
580 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 384 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
28.2
−2%since 2000
from 28.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,477 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024North Pole
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,273
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,583 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,339
+74%since 2000
from $21,426 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.1%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.329
−18%since 2010
from 0.400 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$289,400
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,304
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $682 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 49.4% in 2000
44.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.8%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+21%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(1,246)
Black5.5%(86)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(59)
Asian2.4%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.2%(459)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.5%(1,244)
Black4.9%(116)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(296)
Asian4%(94)
Other26.2%(620)
Diversity Score79.6%(1,886)
Diversity Score
80
+172%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+114%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 78.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.5%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
44.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
22.5%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 9.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2017
from 87.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 93.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Pole, Alaska?

North Pole, Alaska has about 2,370 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Pole, Alaska earns about $92,273 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Pole, Alaska expensive?

In North Pole, Alaska, the median home is worth about $289,400, and the typical rent is about $1,304 a month.

How educated are people in North Pole, Alaska?

About 29.4% of adults age 25 and over in North Pole, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Pole, Alaska?

About 4.9% of people in North Pole, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Pole, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, North Pole, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 914 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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