North Pole, AK Demographics

A map of North Pole's Population by Race

North Pole, Alaska has an estimated population of 2,370, an increase from the 2,243 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.5% White, 18.8% Multiracial, 12.5% Hispanic, 7.3% Native American/Other, 4.9% Black, and 4.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Pole, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Pole has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Alaska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In North Pole, that probability was 55.5% in 2020 and 66.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Pole is ranked the 44th most populous place in Alaska, out of 355 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). North Pole was ranked the 46th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Pole's White Population

1,244 residents of North Pole, or 52.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Pole is lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. North Pole ranks 135th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Pole's White population has declined by an estimated 14.1%. White residents' share of North Pole's population has decreased from 64.6% to 52.5%.

North Pole is less White than neighboring Badger (76.4% White), Steele Creek (83.8% White), Moose Creek (67.1% White), Two Rivers (94.2% White), and Fairbanks (55% White).

North Pole's Black Population

116 residents of North Pole, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Pole is slightly higher than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. North Pole ranks 11th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Pole's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.4%. Black residents' share of North Pole's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

North Pole is more Black than neighboring Badger (0.8% Black), Steele Creek (1.5% Black), and Two Rivers (0% Black). North Pole is less Black than neighboring Moose Creek (6.7% Black), and Fairbanks (8.2% Black).

North Pole's Asian Population

94 residents of North Pole, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Pole is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. North Pole ranks 24th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Pole's Asian population has declined by an estimated 9.6%. Asian residents' share of North Pole's population has decreased from 4.6% to 4.0%.

North Pole is more Asian than neighboring Badger (1.1% Asian), Steele Creek (1.9% Asian), Moose Creek (0.4% Asian), and Two Rivers (0% Asian). North Pole is less Asian than neighboring Fairbanks (4.2% Asian).

North Pole's Hispanic Population

296 residents of North Pole, or 12.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Pole is higher than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. North Pole ranks 35th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Pole's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 76.2%. Hispanic residents' share of North Pole's population has increased from 7.5% to 12.5%.

North Pole is more Hispanic than neighboring Badger (6.2% Hispanic), Steele Creek (1.3% Hispanic), Moose Creek (7.7% Hispanic), Two Rivers (0% Hispanic), and Fairbanks (11.3% Hispanic).

North Pole's Native American/Other Population

174 residents of North Pole, or 7.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Pole is lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. North Pole ranks 251st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Pole's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Pole's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.3%.

North Pole is more Native American/Other than neighboring Badger (5.4% Native American/Other), Steele Creek (3.7% Native American/Other), Moose Creek (4.7% Native American/Other), and Two Rivers (0% Native American/Other). North Pole is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fairbanks (10.4% Native American/Other).

North Pole's Multiracial Population

446 residents of North Pole, or 18.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Pole is higher than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. North Pole ranks 67th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Pole's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 79.1%. Multiracial residents' share of North Pole's population has increased from 11.1% to 18.8%.

North Pole is more Multiracial than neighboring Badger (10.1% Multiracial), Steele Creek (7.7% Multiracial), Moose Creek (13.4% Multiracial), Two Rivers (5.8% Multiracial), and Fairbanks (10.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.