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 | |
| Median Household Income | $95,694 | +27.3% | #211 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.0 years | -10.0% | #2,963 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $218,300 | -22.6% | #1,209 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,254 | +7.8% | #470 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% | -12.1% | #1,026 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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86.5% of residents in North Slope Borough have health insurance coverage, which is 5.7% below the national rate.
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.