North Slope Borough, Alaska

AK · FIPS 02185 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 10,810 #2,431 / 3,222
25th
Median Household Income $95,694 +27.3% #211 / 3,222
93th
Median Age 35.0 years -10.0% #2,963 / 3,222
8th
Median Home Value $218,300 -22.6% #1,209 / 3,222
62th
Median Gross Rent $1,254 +7.8% #470 / 3,222
85th
Poverty Rate 11.1% -12.1% #1,026 / 3,222
68th

Demographics

North Slope Borough has a population of 10,810, making it the #2,431 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.0 years, which is 10.0% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

93.2%
Native Born
6.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in North Slope Borough is $95,694, ranking #211 out of 3,222 counties — 27.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.1% and unemployment stands at 7.5%.

Median Household Income
$95,694 +27.3% vs nat'l
Rank #211 of 3,222
93th percentile
Per Capita Income
$57,430 +39.2% vs nat'l
Rank #96 of 3,222
97th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.1% −12.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,026 of 3,222
68th percentile
Unemployment Rate
7.5% +42.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,896 of 3,222
10th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.6% −53.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,726 of 3,222
15th percentile
Mean Commute Time
12.3 min −55.3% vs nat'l
Rank #3,202 of 3,222
1th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in North Slope Borough is $218,300 (-22.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,254/mo and the homeownership rate is 49.1%.

Median Home Value
$218,300 −22.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,209 of 3,222
62th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,254 +7.8% vs nat'l
Rank #470 of 3,222
85th percentile
Homeownership Rate
49.1% −23.7% vs nat'l
Rank #3,179 of 3,222
1th percentile
49.1% Homeownership

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Health

86.5% of residents in North Slope Borough have health insurance coverage, which is 5.7% below the national rate.

86.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
86.5% −5.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,744 of 3,222
15th percentile

About North Slope Borough, Alaska

North Slope Borough, Alaska has a total population of 10,810, making it the 2,431st most populous county in the United States. The median age in North Slope Borough is 35.0 years, which is 10.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in North Slope Borough is $95,694, which ranks #211 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5%.

The median home value in North Slope Borough is $218,300, 22.6% below the national median. Renters in North Slope Borough pay a median gross rent of $1,254 per month. The homeownership rate is 49.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In North Slope Borough, 15.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 53.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 12.3 min.

North Slope Borough is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is American Indian (non-Hispanic) at 48.7% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (31.0%) and Two or More Races (6.2%).

All data for North Slope Borough, Alaska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.