North Slope Borough, Alaska Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for North Slope Borough, Alaska, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in North Slope Borough, Alaska. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in North Slope Borough, Alaska. The estimated population of North Slope Borough, Alaska is 10,865 people, with a median age of 33.5.

We can look at the total population in North Slope Borough over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,865
+15.89%
+11.36%
2020
9,375
 -4.26% -
2019
9,792
 -0.05% -
2018
9,797
+0.41%
-
2017
9,757
 - -

Population of North Slope Borough, Alaska by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
28.2%
31.3%
 -9.90%
Black/African American
0.8%
0.5%
 +60.00%
Native
53.6%
50.9%
 +5.30%
Hispanic
4%
4.1%
 -2.44%
Asian
5.4%
5.6%
 -3.57%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1.9%
1.6%
 +18.75%
Two Or More Races
6%
5.9%
 +1.69%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of North Slope Borough, Alaska by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 33.5 -2.05% 35.5 -3.01% 29.9 -2.29%
2020 34.2 -2.84% 36.6 -3.68% 30.6 -1.61%
2019 35.2 +1.15% 38 +1.33% 31.1 +2.3%
2018 34.8 +0.58% 37.5 +0.27% 30.4 -2.25%
2017 34.6 - 37.4 - 31.1 -

The median age of North Slope Borough, Alaska gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 766 +18.37% 684 +9.76% 886 744
10 to 19 705 +12.45% 525 +51.55% 784 819
20 to 29 780 +25.29% 556 +15.71% 977 643
30 to 39 994 0.99% 555 +24.23% 981 693
40 to 49 835 +10.36% 328 +37.37% 914 446
50 to 59 1,307 -16.58% 565 -7.34% 1,091 520
60 to 69 538 +12.35% 270 +30.57% 599 360
70+ 172 +32.2% 177 -1.29% 234 174

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of North Slope Borough, Alaska is $83,992.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for North Slope Borough.

  • Under 25
    $83,594.00
  • 25 to 44
    $98,594.00
  • 45 to 64
    $86,875.00
  • 65 and over
    $55,222.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in North Slope Borough, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in North Slope Borough, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of North Slope Borough, Alaska is currently $102,685.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

12.51% of households in North Slope Borough are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of North Slope Borough against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.27%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.50%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.31%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.79%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.45%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.18%
  • $200,000 or more
    12.51%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in North Slope Borough is $47,585.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of North Slope Borough by the total population of North Slope Borough.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in North Slope Borough, Alaska, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in North Slope Borough to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.10%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.09%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.58%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    61.58%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.64%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in North Slope Borough that are over the age of 16.

The total population of North Slope Borough over the age of 16 is 8,269.

Of those people, a total of 76.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in North Slope Borough is 69.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 637 41.60% 19.80%
20 to 24 years 625 76.20% 23.00%
25 to 29 years 995 88.30% 12.20%
30 to 34 years 870 87.40% 9.50%
35 to 44 years 1,462 85.80% 5.10%
45 to 54 years 1,444 89.10% 7.90%
55 to 59 years 869 86.20% 5.90%
60 to 64 years 571 72.20% 5.60%
65 to 74 years 620 36.90% 3.90%
75 years and over 176 27.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in North Slope Borough. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 3,001 97.00% 0.30%
Black or African American 92 100.00% 4.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3,962 58.40% 21.20%
Asian 499 84.40% 6.50%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 168 85.70% 9.00%
Other 121 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 426 84.00% 10.90%
Hispanic or Latino 292 90.40% 7.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,958 97.20% 0.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in North Slope Borough as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in North Slope Borough is 5,767, with median earnings of $64,978.00.

Women in North Slope Borough, Alaska earning approximately 75.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,767 $64,978.00
Male 3,652 $71,154.00
Female 2,115 $53,471.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 449 $106,458.00
Business and Financial 192 $89,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 114 $64,907.00
Architecture and Engineering 268 $101,731.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 222 $79,464.00
Community and Social Service 110 $60,556.00
Legal 18 $0.00
Educational and Library 494 $54,375.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 83 $14,707.00
Healthcare Practitioners 120 $65,625.00
Healthcare Support 61 $42,917.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 144 $53,214.00
Law Enforcement 94 $55,192.00
Food Preparation and Serving 180 $16,111.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 251 $41,484.00
Personal Care and Service 90 $63,929.00
Sales 251 $42,411.00
Office and Administrative Support 564 $53,462.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 24 $29,808.00
Construction and Extraction 661 $67,312.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 450 $93,125.00
Production 610 $97,167.00
Transportation and Material Moving 154 $35,000.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 236 $141,250.00 213 $59,375.00
Business and Financial 73 $105,208.00 119 $83,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 54 $102,262.00 60 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 206 $118,553.00 62 $84,722.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 191 $78,527.00 31 $92,188.00
Community and Social Service 17 $0.00 93 $49,135.00
Legal 0 $0.00 18 $0.00
Educational and Library 156 $31,830.00 338 $60,900.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 30 $143,750.00 53 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 35 $82,031.00 85 $59,688.00
Healthcare Support 30 $59,063.00 31 $16,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 110 $53,304.00 34 $47,273.00
Law Enforcement 73 $52,465.00 21 $150,313.00
Food Preparation and Serving 65 $44,205.00 115 $9,225.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 101 $62,634.00 150 $37,000.00
Personal Care and Service 53 $68,984.00 37 $15,625.00
Sales 104 $45,000.00 147 $39,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 171 $58,393.00 393 $43,125.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 24 $29,808.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 641 $67,140.00 20 $86,042.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 450 $93,125.00 0 $0.00
Production 577 $96,750.00 33 $103,281.00
Transportation and Material Moving 137 $37,917.00 17 $21,875.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,103 households in North Slope Borough, with an average household size of 3.79 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,561 families in North Slope Borough with an average family size of 4.27 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 803 332 426 542
Average Household Size 4.65 3.89 5.01 1.5
Total Families 803 332 426 0
Average Household Size 4.47 3.56 4.42 0

Poverty

Of the 1,561 families in North Slope Borough, 10.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in North Slope Borough:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,622 housing units in North Slope Borough, Alaska.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,103 80.21%
Vacant 519 19.79%

32.46% of the total 2,622 housing units in North Slope Borough are rental units. This is approximately 851 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,029 are occupied by the owner - or 39.24% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in North Slope Borough is $1,039.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in North Slope Borough that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    223
  • Less than $500
    72
  • $500 to $999
    338
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    176
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    200
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    59
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    6
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in North Slope Borough is $173,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in North Slope Borough that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    62
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    189
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    208
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    242
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    212
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    98
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    18
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in North Slope Borough. The chart below shows the number of properties in North Slope Borough that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    160
  • 1940 to 1949
    39
  • 1950 to 1959
    84
  • 1960 to 1969
    145
  • 1970 to 1979
    664
  • 1980 to 1989
    802
  • 1990 to 1999
    535
  • 2000 to 2009
    164
  • 2010 to 2013
    29
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in North Slope Borough that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    780
  • 1 vehicle available
    841
  • 2 vehicles available
    362
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    120

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in North Slope Borough get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in North Slope Borough that commute to work in a particular way.

7.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in North Slope Borough.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    1,126
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,890
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    816
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    353
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    86
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    43
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    142
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    7
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    15
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    0
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for North Slope Borough, Alaska in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in North Slope Borough, Alaska

We have data for 10 places in North Slope Borough, Alaska. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.