North Pole city, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

North Pole city is a small community located in Alaska. The total population is 2,663. It ranks as the 42nd most populous out of 330 cities and towns in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in North Pole city is 29.2 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 36.3% of the population under 18, North Pole city has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in North Pole city is $93,355. This is 4% higher than the state median of $89,336. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.0%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.2%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $272,000. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $333,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, North Pole city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 57.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% lower than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in North Pole city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (14.9% vs 7.1%). The Asian population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 6.3%.

Education

27.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 31.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for North Pole city, Alaska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Alaska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 330 Census-designated places in Alaska. For official data, visit data.census.gov.