North Slope Borough, AK Demographics & Local Data
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Population
| Metric | North Slope Borough | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,747 | 728,075 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 0.1 | 1.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.86% | -0.17% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.0 | 36.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,205 | 265,860 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
North Slope Borough has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | North Slope Borough | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,678 | $90,338 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.48% | 2.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | North Slope Borough | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $155,000 | $303,164 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,166 | $1,387 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 49.5% | 66.6% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM , followed by 06:00 AM – 06:29 AM .
| Metric | North Slope Borough | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 7.3 | 16.2 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 4.9% | 8.8% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
North Slope Borough has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | North Slope Borough | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.2% | 27.6% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.31 | 2.63 | 2.54 |
Health
North Slope Borough has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | North Slope Borough | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.6 | 79.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.9% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 25.7% | 22.7% | 19.0% |