Prudhoe Bay is a CDP located in North Slope Borough Alaska. Prudhoe Bay has a 2024 population of 1,955. Prudhoe Bay is currently declining at a rate of -0.76% annually but its population has increased by 38.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,416 in 2020.
The average household income in Prudhoe Bay is $0 with a poverty rate of 0.71%. The median age in Prudhoe Bay is 40.3 years: 39.6 years for males, and 40.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Prudhoe Bay was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,426 | 72.35% |
| Asian | 138 | 7% |
| Native American | 113 | 5.73% |
| Two or more races | 111 | 5.63% |
| Black or African American | 92 | 4.67% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 65 | 3.3% |
| Other race | 26 | 1.32% |
White
Asian
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Married | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Family | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
0
Average Family Size
0
Average Household Size
0.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 38 | 2.04% |
| Associates Degree | 221 | 11.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 251 | 13.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 112 | 6.01% |
| High School Graduate | 806 | 43.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 436 | 23.39% |
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 | 1,356 | 1,341 | 301 |
| Asian | 138 | 138 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 106 | 106 | 29 |
| Hispanic | 102 | 87 | 0 |
| Native American | 98 | 98 | 33 |
| Black | 88 | 80 | 0 |
| Islander | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| Other Race | 26 | 11 | 0 |
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 native american people with a rate of 33.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $88,750 | $90,583 | $88,526 |
| Graduate Degree | $109,306 | $109,063 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $106,188 | $108,068 | $82,596 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $71,833 | $71,833 | $0 |
| Overall | $98,625 | $108,394 | $61,724 |
| Some College | $76,394 | $113,889 | $60,162 |
$98,625
Average Earnings
$108,394
Average Male
$61,724
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.6% of Prudhoe Bay residents speak only English, while 24.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,407 | 14 | 1% |
0.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
0.95%
Male Poverty Rate
0%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Prudhoe Bay is White, with 1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Prudhoe Bay is White, with 1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 0%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 1.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | - |
| Households | - | - |
| Married Families | - | - |
| Non Families | - | - |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.9%
Male Marriage Rate
36.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
118
Number of Veterans
103
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 44 |
| Vietnam | 27 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
| 55 to 64 | 27 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 111 | 7.82% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 7.48% |
| Black | 7 | 7.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
5.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
98.6%
Labor Force Participation
97.4%
Employment Rate
0.9%
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
23.29%
Born in Prudhoe Bay
90.51%
Native Born
9.49%
Foreign Born
5.48%
Non Citizen
4.01%
Naturalized
90.51% of Prudhoe Bay residents were born in the United States, with 23.29% having been born in Alaska. 5.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,955 | -15 | -0.76% |
| 2023 | 1,970 | -16 | -0.81% |
| 2022 | 1,986 | 486 | 32.4% |
| 2021 | 1,500 | 84 | 5.93% |
| 2020 | 1,416 | -302 | -17.58% |
| 2019 | 1,718 | -175 | -9.24% |
| 2018 | 1,893 | -201 | -9.6% |
| 2017 | 2,094 | -436 | -17.23% |
| 2016 | 2,530 | -194 | -7.12% |
| 2015 | 2,724 | 154 | 5.99% |
| 2014 | 2,570 | 455 | 21.51% |
| 2013 | 2,115 | 552 | 35.32% |
| 2012 | 1,563 | 909 | 138.99% |
| 2011 | 654 | -1,520 | -69.92% |
| 2010 | 2,174 | 0 | 0% |