North Pole is a city located in Fairbanks North Star Borough Alaska. North Pole has a 2024 population of 2,486. North Pole is currently growing at a rate of 2.43% annually and its population has increased by 10.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,248 in 2020.
The average household income in North Pole is $106,846 with a poverty rate of 6.8%. The median age in North Pole is 28.4 years: 25.5 years for males, and 29.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of North Pole was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,964 | 69.74% |
| Two or more races | 400 | 14.2% |
| Native American | 207 | 7.35% |
| Black or African American | 140 | 4.97% |
| Asian | 83 | 2.95% |
| Other race | 22 | 0.78% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,013 | 2.76 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
| Married | 544 | 3.7 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Non Family | 354 | 1.24 | 38.1 | 61.9 |
| Female | 88 | 2.94 | 51.1 | 48.9 |
| Male | 27 | 3.19 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
3.56
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
54.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12 | 0.77% |
| Associates Degree | 194 | 12.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 326 | 20.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 124 | 7.95% |
| High School Graduate | 473 | 30.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21 | 1.35% |
| Some College | 410 | 26.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 989 | 978 | 368 |
| 2+ Races | 175 | 170 | 9 |
| Native American | 137 | 137 | 0 |
| Black | 113 | 96 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 100 | 95 | 30 |
| Asian | 78 | 78 | 43 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 55.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $79,635 | $79,583 | $90,100 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,107 | $93,409 | $80,943 |
| High School Graduate | $50,000 | $42,222 | $58,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $67,031 | $67,949 | $64,728 |
| Some College | $63,668 | $69,485 | $59,141 |
$67,031
Average Earnings
$67,949
Average Male
$64,728
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.52% of North Pole residents speak only English, while 5.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 4.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,771 | 142 | 8.02% |
| Multiple | 396 | 31 | 7.83% |
| Black | 140 | 17 | 12.14% |
6.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.9%
Male Poverty Rate
5.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in North Pole is Black, with 12.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in North Pole is Multiple, with 7.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63.64% |
| High School | 9.11% |
| Some College | 3.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 26.67% |
| Male Employed | 6.33% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,462 | $113,227 |
| Households | $91,583 | $106,846 |
| Married Families | $102,798 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $85,965 | $94,849 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.9%
Male Marriage Rate
57.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
330
Number of Veterans
259
Male Veterans
71
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 227 |
| First Gulf War | 114 |
| Vietnam | 53 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 133 |
| 35 to 54 | 114 |
| 65 to 74 | 44 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 75+ | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 192 | 16.42% |
| Native American | 76 | 41.08% |
| Hispanic | 58 | 47.54% |
| Black | 33 | 32.35% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 17.78% |
| Asian | 5 | 6.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
77.4%
Labor Force Participation
65.6%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
45.85%
Born in North Pole
96.88%
Native Born
3.13%
Foreign Born
0.18%
Non Citizen
2.95%
Naturalized
96.88% of North Pole residents were born in the United States, with 45.85% having been born in Alaska. 0.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,784 | 59 | 2.17% |
| 2028 | 2,725 | 60 | 2.25% |
| 2027 | 2,665 | 60 | 2.3% |
| 2026 | 2,605 | 59 | 2.32% |
| 2025 | 2,546 | 60 | 2.41% |
| 2024 | 2,486 | 59 | 2.43% |
| 2023 | 2,427 | 50 | 2.1% |
| 2022 | 2,377 | 76 | 3.3% |
| 2021 | 2,301 | 53 | 2.36% |
| 2020 | 2,248 | 151 | 7.2% |
| 2019 | 2,097 | -14 | -0.66% |
| 2018 | 2,111 | 8 | 0.38% |
| 2017 | 2,103 | -4 | -0.19% |
| 2016 | 2,107 | 24 | 1.15% |
| 2015 | 2,083 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2014 | 2,086 | -45 | -2.11% |
| 2013 | 2,131 | -10 | -0.47% |
| 2012 | 2,141 | -5 | -0.23% |
| 2011 | 2,146 | 16 | 0.75% |
| 2010 | 2,130 | 0 | 0% |