Living In North Slope Borough, AK

North Slope Borough Summary

Life in North Slope Borough research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in North Slope Borough over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in North Slope Borough:

The population in North Slope Borough is 10,891.
The median home value in North Slope Borough is $259,684.
The median income in North Slope Borough is $86,313.
The median rent in North Slope Borough is $1,167.
The unemployment rate in North Slope Borough is 6.6%.
The poverty rate in North Slope Borough is 8.3%.
The average high in North Slope Borough is 24.1° and there are 13.0 inches of rainfall annually.

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Cities & Towns in North Slope Borough

List Of Cities & Towns in North Slope Borough

Prudhoe Bay, AK Population 1,971

Point Hope, AK Population 721

Wainwright, AK Population 612

Nuiqsut, AK Population 529

Point Lay, AK Population 288

Anaktuvuk Pass, AK Population 277

Kaktovik, AK Population 153

Atqasuk, AK Population 139

Barrow, AK Population 0

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North Slope Borough, AK Weather

The average high in North Slope Borough is 24.1°.
There are 22.11 nice days each year.
Expect an average of 13.0 inches of rain each year with 16.5 inches of snow.
There is an average of 1:40 hours of sun each day in North Slope Borough.

Stat	North Slope Borough
Mean High	24.1
Nice Days	22.11
Rainfall	13.0
Snowfall	16.5
Sunny Hours	1:40

24.1°
Average High

13.0
Inches of Rain

North Slope Borough Photos

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North Slope Borough Demographics

Population over time in North Slope Borough

The current population in North Slope Borough is 10,891. The population has increased 11.0% from 2019.

Year	Population	% Change
2023	10,865	15.9%
2022	9,375	-4.3%
2021	9,792	-

Gender in North Slope Borough

North Slope Borough is 39.0% female with 4,243 female residents.
North Slope Borough is 61.0% male with 6,647 male residents.

Female

39.0% (4,243)

Male

61.0% (6,647)

Gender	North Slope Borough	AK	USA
Female	39.0%	47.5%	50.5%
Male	61.0%	52.5%	49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in North Slope Borough

North Slope Borough is:

31.2% White with 3,395 White residents.
1.6% African American with 175 African American residents.
47.4% American Indian with 5,158 American Indian residents.
5.1% Asian with 555 Asian residents.
1.9% Hawaiian with 209 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 12 Other residents.
7.4% Two Or More with 809 Two Or More residents.
5.3% Hispanic with 578 Hispanic residents.

White

31.2% (3,395)

African American

1.6% (175)

American Indian

47.4% (5,158)

Asian

5.1% (555)

Hawaiian

1.9% (209)

Other

0.1% (12)

Two Or More

7.4% (809)

Hispanic

5.3% (578)

Table: North Slope Borough By Race

Race	North Slope Borough	AK	USA
White	31.2%	58.3%	58.2%
African American	1.6%	3.0%	12.0%
American Indian	47.4%	13.5%	0.5%
Asian	5.1%	6.3%	5.7%
Hawaiian	1.9%	1.5%	0.2%
Other	0.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Two Or More	7.4%	9.6%	3.9%
Hispanic	5.3%	7.1%	19.0%

Household Income For North Slope Borough, Alaska

5.5% of households in North Slope Borough earn Less than $10,000.
3.4% of households in North Slope Borough earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.1% of households in North Slope Borough earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.3% of households in North Slope Borough earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.0% of households in North Slope Borough earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.9% of households in North Slope Borough earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.9% of households in North Slope Borough earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.5% of households in North Slope Borough earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.3% of households in North Slope Borough earn $150,000 to $199,999.
15.1% of households in North Slope Borough earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000

5.5% (602)

$10,000 to $14,999

3.4% (370)

$15,000 to $24,999

3.1% (340)

$25,000 to $34,999

5.3% (572)

$35,000 to $49,999

12.0% (1,308)

$50,000 to $74,999

13.9% (1,511)

$75,000 to $99,999

15.9% (1,728)

$100,000 to $149,999

17.5% (1,906)

$150,000 to $199,999

8.3% (903)

$200,000 or more

15.1% (1,644)

Income	North Slope Borough	AK	USA
Less than $10,000	5.5%	3.8%	4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999	3.4%	2.3%	3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999	3.1%	5.6%	6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999	5.3%	5.2%	6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999	12.0%	9.4%	10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	13.9%	15.2%	15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999	15.9%	13.8%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	17.5%	19.6%	17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999	8.3%	11.3%	9.3%
$200,000 or more	15.1%	13.8%	12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in North Slope Borough for adults over 25

3.0% of adults in North Slope Borough completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in North Slope Borough completed 9-12th grade.
44.0% of adults in North Slope Borough completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in North Slope Borough completed some college.
8.0% of adults in North Slope Borough completed associate's degree.
9.0% of adults in North Slope Borough completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in North Slope Borough completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in North Slope Borough completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in North Slope Borough completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade

3% (326)

9-12th Grade

7% (762)

High School / GED

44% (4,792)

Some College

23% (2,504)

Associate's Degree

8% (871)

Bachelor's Degree

9% (980)

Master's Degree

5% (544)

Professional Degree

1% (108)

Doctorate Degree

0% (0)

Education	North Slope Borough	AK	USA
< 9th Grade	3%	3%	5%
9-12th Grade	7%	4%	6%
High School / GED	44%	28%	26%
Some College	23%	24%	19%
Associate's Degree	8%	9%	9%
Bachelor's Degree	9%	20%	21%
Master's Degree	5%	8%	10%
Professional Degree	1%	2%	2%
Doctorate Degree	0%	1%	2%