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North Pole

Alaska · 2,243 residents · 4.085 sq mi
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North Pole is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,491. Population has grown 43% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $222,400. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,243
+43%since 2000
from 1,570 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
549 / sq mi
+43%since 2000
from 384 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.8
+7%since 2000
from 28.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024North Pole
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,491
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,832
+53%since 2000
from $21,426 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.4%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,400
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,134
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $682 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 49.4% in 2000
45.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+5%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(1,449)
Black4.8%(107)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(168)
Asian4.6%(104)
Other12.2%(274)
Diversity Score62.1%(1,392)
Diversity Score
62
+112%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+99%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
81.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 78.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Pole, Alaska?

North Pole, Alaska has about 2,243 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Pole, Alaska earns about $81,491 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 $222,400, and the typical rent is about $1,134 a month.

How educated are people in North Pole, Alaska?

About 25.7% 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 5.1% 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 787 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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

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