North Pole
North Pole is a city of 2,370 people in Alaska. This skews young, with a median age of 28.2. The population has risen by half since 2000, adding 800 people. Few US cities rank higher on income. 5% of residents were born outside the United States. Owners hold 56% of the housing stock.
What stands out about North Pole
What changed most since 1990
- White share83.9% → 52.5% (−31.4 pts)US over the same years: −17.8 pts
- Homes owned by their occupants43.8% → 55.9% (+12.1 pts)US over the same years: +0.9 pts
- Population1,456 → 2,370 (+63%)US over the same years: +35%
Among the 17 cities and towns in the Fairbanks metro
- 8th in household income$92,273
- 10th in share with a bachelor's degree29.4%
- 8th in home value$289,400
- 1st in diversity score79.6
Its weight in Fairbanks North Star
North Pole's population equals 2.5% of Fairbanks North Star's. Its number of people who work from home equals 0.5% of the county's. Its number of households without a car equals 1.4% of the county's.
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Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Veterans
Share of the 284 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
North Pole, decade by decade
| Year | Population | Median household income | Median home value | Bachelor's degree+ | Diversity score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,456 | $79,051 | $204,966 | 16.7% | 36.2 |
| 2000 | 1,570 | $81,215 | $210,401 | 18.4% | 44.6 |
| 2010 | 2,117 | $88,076 | $293,900 | 14.3% | 51.0 |
| 2020 | 2,243 | $98,770 | $269,557 | 25.7% | 69.7 |
| 2024 | 2,370 | $92,273 | $289,400 | 29.4% | 79.6 |
Census years come from the decennial census and the latest year from the American Community Survey, so part of any change between those two rows can reflect the different surveys. Dollar figures are adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars; a figure ending in "+" was at the Census Bureau's reporting cap that year. The diversity score runs from 0 to 100; see how it's calculated.
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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024