North Pole, AK Demographics

A map of North Pole's Population by Race

North Pole, Alaska had a population of 2,243 in 2020. It was 64.6% White, 4.8% Black, 4.6% Asian, 7.5% Hispanic, 7.4% Native American/Other, and 11.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of North Pole, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, North Pole is the 46th most populous. 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's White Population

1,449 residents of North Pole identify as White, or 64.6%. This makes the White share of the population of North Pole slightly larger than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, North Pole is ranked #135 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

North Pole is more White than neighboring Fairbanks (53.1% White). North Pole is less White than neighboring Badger (72.6% White), Steele Creek (77.3% White), Moose Creek (74.5% White), and Two Rivers (77.1% White).

North Pole's Black Population

107 residents of North Pole identify as Black, or 4.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of North Pole roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alaska (2.8% Black). Of the 355 places in Alaska, North Pole is ranked #11 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

North Pole is more Black than neighboring Badger (2% Black), Steele Creek (0.8% Black), Moose Creek (2.4% Black), and Two Rivers (0% Black). North Pole is less Black than neighboring Fairbanks (7.7% Black).

North Pole's Asian Population

104 residents of North Pole identify as Asian, or 4.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of North Pole roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, North Pole is ranked #24 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

North Pole is more Asian than neighboring Badger (2% Asian), Steele Creek (1.6% Asian), Moose Creek (2.4% Asian), and Two Rivers (2.3% Asian). North Pole is less Asian than neighboring Fairbanks (4.7% Asian).

North Pole's Hispanic Population

168 residents of North Pole identify as Hispanic, or 7.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of North Pole roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, North Pole is ranked #35 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

North Pole is more Hispanic than neighboring Badger (5.9% Hispanic), Steele Creek (4.7% Hispanic), Moose Creek (5.4% Hispanic), and Two Rivers (3.8% Hispanic). North Pole is less Hispanic than neighboring Fairbanks (11.4% Hispanic).

North Pole's Native American/Other Population

166 residents of North Pole identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 7.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of North Pole slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, North Pole is ranked #251 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

North Pole is more Native American/Other than neighboring Badger (7.2% Native American/Other), Steele Creek (6.2% Native American/Other), Moose Creek (5.8% Native American/Other), and Two Rivers (6.5% Native American/Other). North Pole is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fairbanks (12.3% Native American/Other).

North Pole's Multiracial Population

249 residents of North Pole identify as Multiracial, or 11.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of North Pole roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, North Pole is ranked #65 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

North Pole is more Multiracial than neighboring Badger (10.3% Multiracial), Steele Creek (9.3% Multiracial), Moose Creek (9.4% Multiracial), Two Rivers (10.3% Multiracial), and Fairbanks (10.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.