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North Slope

Alaska · 10,582 residents (2025 est.) · 88,823.624 sq mi
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North Slope is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,694. Population has grown 46% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $218,300. It ranks in the top 5% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,810
+46%since 2000
from 7,385 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
0 / sq mi
+61%since 2009
from 0 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
+30%since 2000
from 27.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:10,582 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K7K9K10K12K1990201020202024North Slope
202411K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.9%(637)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97%(754)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.1%(877)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.7%(828)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.4%(579)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3416%(1,730)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.9%(1,716)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.7%(1,378)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.3%(1,436)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.4%(691)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.5%(159)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.2%(25)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,694
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,173 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,430
+180%since 2000
from $20,540 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.1%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
+20%since 2010
from 0.374 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing19.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services8.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information3.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$218,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,254
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $902 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 48.9% in 2000
50.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+6%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
21
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic16.6%(1,228)
Black0.7%(51)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(175)
Asian5.9%(435)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic31%(3,355)
Black1.2%(129)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(583)
Asian5.4%(581)
Other57%(6,162)
Diversity Score
72
+41%since 2009
from 51 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
52
−22%since 2020
from 67 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.5%(381)
Cuban0.2%(26)
Dominican0.2%(20)
Spaniard0.1%(7)
Asian origin
Filipino5.1%(550)
Asian Indian0.2%(19)
Korean0.1%(16)
Malaysian0.1%(11)
Chinese0%(1)
Pacific Islander origin
Tongan1.4%(155)
Samoan1.1%(120)
Ancestry
German3.9%(422)
Irish2.6%(282)
British1.7%(183)
Polish0.9%(95)
French0.8%(89)
English0.8%(87)
Dutch0.5%(58)
Italian0.5%(55)
American0.5%(50)
Hungarian0.4%(38)
Norwegian0.3%(37)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Portuguese0.3%(37)
Swedish0.3%(36)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(34)
Macedonian0.2%(22)
Russian0.2%(21)
Scottish0.1%(12)
Canadian0.1%(10)
Greek0%(5)
Danish0%(3)
Serbian0%(2)
RANKED:Largest Filipino population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest British population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.0 min
+61%since 2000
from 8.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
24.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
33.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
37.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 72.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
32.1%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.5%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
38.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−49.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2012
from 8.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.5%
−60.8 ptssince 2013
from 74.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2017
from 67.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2016
from 68.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married46.2%(2,530)
Married45.4%(2,487)
Widowed3.6%(196)
Divorced4.7%(259)
Women 15+
Never married46.9%(1,441)
Married38.4%(1,179)
Widowed9.6%(295)
Divorced5%(155)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Slope, Alaska?

North Slope, Alaska has about 10,810 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Slope, Alaska earns about $95,694 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Slope, Alaska expensive?

In North Slope, Alaska, the median home is worth about $218,300, and the typical rent is about $1,254 a month.

How educated are people in North Slope, Alaska?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in North Slope, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Slope, Alaska?

About 11.1% of people in North Slope, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Slope, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, North Slope, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,831 residents, a change of about 81 percent over that period.

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

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