Point Hope city, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Point Hope city is a small community located in Alaska. The total population is 721. It ranks as the 99th most populous out of 330 cities and towns in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Point Hope city is 25.3 years. This is 29% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 44.4% of the population under 18, Point Hope city has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Point Hope city is $81,944. This is 8% lower than the state median of $89,336. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 4% higher. The poverty rate stands at 18.1%. This is 78% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.2%. The unemployment rate is 25.4%. This is 342% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $184,700. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $333,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Point Hope city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Point Hope city is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 58.3%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 7.1%.

Education

4.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 85% 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 78.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Point Hope 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.