North Slope Borough, Alaska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

North Slope Borough is located in Alaska with a total population of 10,891. It is the 9th most populous county out of 30 in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in North Slope Borough is 35.2 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in North Slope Borough is $86,313. This is 3% lower than the state median of $89,336. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.3%. This is 18% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.2%. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $219,600. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $333,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, North Slope Borough is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 49.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% lower than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

North Slope Borough is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.3%.

Education

14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% 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 90.2%.