CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1
Alaska · North Slope · 4,785 residents · 97.815 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 1 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $311,400. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,785
+10%since 2020
from 4,360 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
49 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 45 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.4
+22%since 2020
from 28.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$115,313
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $87,870 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,583
+45%since 2020
from $29,954 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
+17%since 2020
from 0.398 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
Wholesale trade5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
Manufacturing4.2%
Education & health services3.4%
Other services2.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Retail trade1.7%
Construction0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$311,400
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $197,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,360
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,069 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 40.1% in 2020
54.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+20%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.1%(352)
Black2.6%(113)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(202)
Asian8.7%(378)
Other76%(3,315)
Diversity Score50.6%(2,208)
2024
White, non-Hispanic19.7%(942)
Black0.8%(40)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(375)
Asian8.1%(387)
Other63.6%(3,041)
Diversity Score68.1%(3,257)
Diversity Score
68
+34%since 2020
from 51 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 86.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
10.1 min
+55%since 2020
from 6.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
42.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 38.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
26.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
25.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
54.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
Female
45.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
Foreign born
8.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.1%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 73.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
55.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,785 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $115,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $311,400, and the typical rent is about $1,360 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 11.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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North SlopeDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024