North Slope Borough, Alaska's estimated 2024 population is 10,395 with a growth rate of -1.96% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. North Slope Borough, Alaska is the 9th largest county in Alaska. The 2010 population was 9,067 and has seen a growth of 14.65% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,355 | -208 | -2.18% |
| 2028 | 9,563 | -208 | -2.13% |
| 2027 | 9,771 | -208 | -2.08% |
| 2026 | 9,979 | -208 | -2.04% |
| 2025 | 10,187 | -208 | -2% |
| 2024 | 10,395 | -208 | -1.96% |
| 2023 | 10,603 | -208 | -1.92% |
| 2022 | 10,811 | -243 | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 11,054 | 50 | 0.45% |
| 2020 | 11,004 | 1,571 | 16.65% |
| 2019 | 9,433 | -22 | -0.23% |
| 2018 | 9,455 | 54 | 0.57% |
| 2017 | 9,401 | 109 | 1.17% |
| 2016 | 9,292 | -90 | -0.96% |
| 2015 | 9,382 | 12 | 0.13% |
| 2014 | 9,370 | -13 | -0.14% |
| 2013 | 9,383 | 96 | 1.03% |
| 2012 | 9,287 | 142 | 1.55% |
| 2011 | 9,145 | 78 | 0.86% |
| 2010 | 9,067 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 5,979 | 1,780 | 42.39% |
| 1980 | 4,199 | 1,536 | 57.68% |
| 1970 | 2,663 | 530 | 24.85% |
| 1960 | 2,133 | -7,222 | -77.2% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 5,220 | 47.93% |
| White | 3,444 | 31.62% |
| Two or more races | 1,013 | 9.3% |
| Asian | 592 | 5.44% |
| Black or African American | 284 | 2.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 209 | 1.92% |
| Other race | 129 | 1.18% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,205 | 3.31 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
| Married | 768 | 4.18 | 54.3 | 45.7 |
| Non Family | 574 | 1.38 | 32.2 | 67.8 |
| Female | 498 | 4.28 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
| Male | 365 | 3.17 | 54 | 46 |
3.77
Average Family Size
3.31
Average Household Size
49.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 536 | 7.34% |
| Associates Degree | 607 | 8.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 647 | 8.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 443 | 6.07% |
| High School Graduate | 3,192 | 43.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 181 | 2.48% |
| Some College | 1,696 | 23.23% |
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 | 3,051 | 3,034 | 832 |
| Native American | 2,964 | 2,312 | 91 |
| Asian | 421 | 416 | 72 |
| 2+ Races | 348 | 346 | 67 |
| Hispanic | 309 | 281 | 7 |
| Black | 211 | 201 | 14 |
| Islander | 131 | 128 | 2 |
| Other Race | 129 | 101 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 99.44%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $92,829 | $99,750 | $89,455 |
| Graduate Degree | $109,018 | $108,468 | $114,602 |
| High School Graduate | $88,493 | $105,515 | $52,826 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $53,333 | $70,078 | $0 |
| Overall | $76,090 | $90,983 | $59,583 |
| Some College | $64,226 | $75,710 | $44,375 |
$76,090
Average Earnings
$90,983
Average Male
$59,583
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
62.76% of North Slope Borough, Alaska residents speak only English, while 37.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 24.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 5,111 | 745 | 14.58% |
| White | 3,377 | 73 | 2.16% |
| Multiple | 1,003 | 62 | 6.18% |
| Hispanic | 571 | 59 | 10.33% |
| Black | 284 | 17 | 5.99% |
8.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.17%
Male Poverty Rate
11.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in North Slope Borough, Alaska is Native, with 14.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in North Slope Borough, Alaska is White, with 2.16% 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 4.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.71% |
| High School | 7.64% |
| Some College | 4.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.41% |
| Female Employed | 1.8% |
| Male Employed | 0.55% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,554 | $118,276 |
| Households | $86,313 | $110,508 |
| Married Families | $124,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $63,333 | $70,027 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.4%
Male Marriage Rate
37.3%
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
362
Number of Veterans
328
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 129 |
| Second Gulf War | 110 |
| Vietnam | 107 |
| World War II | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 152 |
| 75+ | 64 |
| 65 to 74 | 52 |
| 18 to 34 | 48 |
| 55 to 64 | 46 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 222 | 6.76% |
| Native American | 107 | 3.13% |
| Black | 23 | 10.7% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 2.13% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 2.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
77.6%
Labor Force Participation
72.1%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
61%
Born in North Slope Borough, Alaska
93.02%
Native Born
6.98%
Foreign Born
3.02%
Non Citizen
3.96%
Naturalized
93.02% of North Slope Borough, Alaska residents were born in the United States, with 61% having been born in Alaska. 3.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.