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North Slope

Alaska · 9,430 residents · 88,823.624 sq mi
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North Slope is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,517. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $135,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,430
+28%since 2000
from 7,385 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
0 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 0 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.1
+30%since 2000
from 27.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K7K9K10K12K1990201020202024North Slope
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,517
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,173 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,109
+8%since 2000
from $20,540 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services5.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$927
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $902 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
18.2%
−30.7 ptssince 2000
from 48.9% in 2000
52.3% rent
Vacancy rate
22.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+10%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score64.4%(4,755)
2010
White, non-Hispanic32.4%(3,059)
Black1%(91)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(249)
Asian4.4%(414)
Other82.5%(7,776)
Diversity Score59.8%(5,638)
Diversity Score
60
−7%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
5.4 min
−33%since 2000
from 8.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
19.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
39.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
51.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
56.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.7%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Slope, Alaska?

North Slope, Alaska has about 9,430 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Slope, Alaska earns about $68,517 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 $135,800, and the typical rent is about $927 a month.

How educated are people in North Slope, Alaska?

About 13.5% 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 11.8% 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 3,451 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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

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