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2,816
TOTAL POPULATION
1,511
MALE POPULATION
1,305
FEMALE POPULATION
115.79
MALES / 100 FEMALES
86.37
FEMALES / 100 MALES
28.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$38,326
PER CAPITA INCOME
$97,462
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$91,583
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
6.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
93.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$17,083
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.32
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,453
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
77.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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North Pole Area Codes

Race in North Pole

The most populous races in North Pole are White / Caucasian (1,964 | 69.7%), Two or more Races (400 | 14.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (254 | 9.0%).
Race in North Pole
Race# Population% Population
Asian832.9%
Black / African American1405.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2549.0%
Native / Alaskan2077.3%
White / Caucasian1,96469.7%
Two or more Races40014.2%
Some other Race220.8%
Total2,816100.0%

Ancestry in North Pole

The most populous ancestries reported in North Pole are German (519 | 18.4%), Irish (336 | 11.9%), English (310 | 11.0%), Mexican (237 | 8.4%), and Scandinavian (182 | 6.5%), together accounting for 56.2% of all North Pole residents.
Ancestry in North Pole
Ancestry# Population% Population
Alaska Native712.5%
Alaskan Athabascan883.1%
American551.9%
Apache100.4%
Bhutanese331.2%
Blackfeet692.5%
British120.4%
Burmese341.2%
Canadian170.6%
Cherokee511.8%
Chippewa210.7%
Colville50.2%
Crow692.5%
Cuban130.5%
Czech501.8%
Czechoslovakian90.3%
Dutch140.5%
English31011.0%
European923.3%
Finnish40.1%
French772.7%
German51918.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro140.5%
Icelander60.2%
Indian (Asian)140.5%
Inupiat421.5%
Irish33611.9%
Italian662.3%
Korean1555.5%
Mexican2378.4%
Native Hawaiian281.0%
Navajo90.3%
Norwegian853.0%
Polish712.5%
Potawatomi311.1%
Romanian10.0%
Russian210.7%
Scandinavian1826.5%
Scotch-Irish321.1%
Scottish521.8%
Sri Lankan190.7%
Swedish361.3%
Swiss40.1%
Tlingit-Haida521.8%
Tsimshian30.1%
Turkish50.2%
Welsh722.6%
Yup'ik311.1%
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Immigrants in North Pole

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in North Pole came from Asia (77 | 2.7%), Philippines (73 | 2.6%), South Eastern Asia (73 | 2.6%), Canada (6 | 0.2%), and Africa (5 | 0.2%), together accounting for 8.3% of all North Pole residents.
Immigrants in North Pole
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa50.2%
Asia772.7%
Canada60.2%
Eastern Asia40.1%
Korea40.1%
Philippines732.6%
South Africa50.2%
South Eastern Asia732.6%
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Sex and Age in North Pole

Sex and Age in North Pole

The most populous age groups in North Pole are 5 to 9 Years (236 | 15.6%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (187 | 14.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in North Pole
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years215 (14.2%)63 (4.8%)
5 to 9 Years236 (15.6%)150 (11.5%)
10 to 14 Years131 (8.7%)117 (9.0%)
15 to 19 Years42 (2.8%)76 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Years122 (8.1%)104 (8.0%)
25 to 29 Years164 (10.8%)187 (14.3%)
30 to 34 Years175 (11.6%)160 (12.3%)
35 to 39 Years191 (12.6%)163 (12.5%)
40 to 44 Years57 (3.8%)59 (4.5%)
45 to 49 Years13 (0.9%)33 (2.5%)
50 to 54 Years29 (1.9%)18 (1.4%)
55 to 59 Years27 (1.8%)52 (4.0%)
60 to 64 Years42 (2.8%)42 (3.2%)
65 to 69 Years27 (1.8%)60 (4.6%)
70 to 74 Years22 (1.5%)14 (1.1%)
75 to 79 Years14 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over4 (0.3%)7 (0.5%)
Total1,511 (100.0%)1,305 (100.0%)

Families and Households in North Pole

Median Family Size in North Pole

The median family size in North Pole is 3.56 persons per family, with married-couple families (544 | 82.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.7 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (27 | 4.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.70 persons per family.
Median Family Size in North Pole
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple544 (82.6%)3.70
Single Male/Father27 (4.1%)2.70
Single Female/Mother88 (13.4%)2.94
Total Families659 (100.0%)3.56

Median Household Size in North Pole

The median household size in North Pole is 2.76 persons per household, with married-couple households (544 | 53.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.7 persons per household. non-family households (354 | 34.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in North Pole
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple544 (53.7%)3.70
Single Male/Father27 (2.7%)3.19
Single Female/Mother88 (8.7%)2.94
Non-family354 (34.9%)1.24
Total Households1,013 (100.0%)2.76

Household Size by Marriage Status in North Pole

Out of a total of 1,013 households in North Pole, 659 (65.0%) are family households, while 354 (34.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 196, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 256.
Household Size by Marriage Status in North Pole
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-256 (25.3%)
2-Person Households196 (19.4%)98 (9.7%)
3-Person Households127 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households172 (17.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households100 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households36 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households28 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total659 (65.0%)354 (34.9%)

Female Fertility in North Pole

Fertility by Age in North Pole

Average fertility rate in North Pole is 68.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 110.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 52.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in North Pole
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years25 (47.2%)55.0
35 to 50 years28 (52.8%)110.0
Total53 (100.0%)68.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in North Pole

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in North Pole
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in North Pole

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in North Pole
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree27 (50.9%)107.0
Bachelor's Degree18 (34.0%)137.0
Graduate Degree8 (15.1%)95.0
Total53 (100.0%)68.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in North Pole

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in North Pole
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in North Pole

Income Overview in North Pole

Per Capita Income in North Pole is $38,326, while median incomes of families and households are $97,462 and $91,583 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,816$38,326
Median Family Income659$97,462
Mean Family Income659$113,227
Median Household Income1,013$91,583
Mean Household Income1,013$106,846
Income Deficit659$17,083
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,8166.71%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,81693.29¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,8160.32

Earnings by Sex in North Pole

Average Earnings in North Pole are $65,352, $68,045 for men and $63,478 for women, a difference of 6.7%.
Earnings by Sex in North Pole
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male797 (53.5%)$68,045
Female692 (46.5%)$63,478
Total1,489 (100.0%)$65,352

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in North Pole

The most common earnings brackets in North Pole are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (228 | 28.6%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (243 | 35.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in North Pole
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less18 (2.3%)41 (5.9%)
$2,500 to $4,99924 (3.0%)5 (0.7%)
$5,000 to $7,49922 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9994 (0.5%)3 (0.4%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)5 (0.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)21 (3.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9995 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)3 (0.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9999 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99947 (5.9%)67 (9.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99936 (4.5%)14 (2.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99944 (5.5%)17 (2.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99957 (7.1%)16 (2.3%)
$45,000 to $49,99913 (1.6%)59 (8.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99942 (5.3%)45 (6.5%)
$55,000 to $64,99945 (5.7%)78 (11.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99983 (10.4%)36 (5.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999228 (28.6%)243 (35.1%)
$100,000+120 (15.1%)39 (5.6%)
Total797 (100.0%)692 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in North Pole

Average earnings in North Pole are $67,949 for men and $64,728 for women, a difference of 4.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $93,409, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $42,222. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $90,100, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $58,750.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in North Pole
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$42,222$58,750
College or Associate's Degree$69,485$59,141
Bachelor's Degree$79,583$90,100
Graduate Degree$93,409$80,943
Total$67,949$64,728

Family Income in North Pole

Family Income Brackets in North Pole

According to the North Pole family income data, there are 190 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.8% of all families. Conversely, the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2 families (0.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in North Pole
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000101.5%
$10,000 to $14,999121.8%
$15,000 to $24,99920.3%
$25,000 to $34,99971.1%
$35,000 to $49,999243.6%
$50,000 to $74,9998512.9%
$75,000 to $99,99919028.8%
$100,000 to $149,99918127.5%
$150,000 to $199,9998512.9%
$200,000+639.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in North Pole

4-person families (164 | 24.9%) account for the highest median family income in North Pole with $167,623 per family, while 4-person families (164 | 24.9%) have the highest median income of $41,906 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in North Pole
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families196 (29.7%)$81,711
3-Person Families138 (20.9%)$96,250
4-Person Families164 (24.9%)$167,623
5-Person Families97 (14.7%)$140,306
6-Person Families36 (5.5%)$95,882
7+ Person Families28 (4.3%)$0
Total659 (100.0%)$97,462

Family Income by Number of Earners in North Pole

Family Income by Number of Earners in North Pole
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners32 (4.9%)$73,125
1 Earner228 (34.6%)$79,118
2 Earners381 (57.8%)$123,661
3+ Earners18 (2.7%)$0
Total659 (100.0%)$97,462

Household Income in North Pole

Household Income Brackets in North Pole

With 289 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in North Pole, accounting for 28.5% of all households. In contrast, only 14 households (1.4%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in North Pole
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000141.4%
$10,000 to $14,999202.0%
$15,000 to $24,999212.1%
$25,000 to $34,999474.6%
$35,000 to $49,999585.7%
$50,000 to $74,99912111.9%
$75,000 to $99,99928928.5%
$100,000 to $149,99921421.1%
$150,000 to $199,99912712.5%
$200,000+10210.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in North Pole

The median household income in North Pole is $91,583, with the highest median household income of $95,081 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 642 households (63.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 91 households (9.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in North Pole
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years91 (9.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years642 (63.4%)$95,081
45 to 64 Years180 (17.8%)$81,842
65+ Years100 (9.9%)$48,750
Total1,013 (100.0%)$91,583

Poverty in North Pole

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in North Pole

With 7.9% poverty level for males and 5.5% for females among the residents of North Pole, 55 to 64 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 13 males (19.1%) and 16 females (27.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in North Pole
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years29 (13.5%)7 (11.1%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years28 (12.1%)7 (4.5%)
12 to 14 Years11 (13.6%)16 (27.1%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years20 (5.9%)38 (11.0%)
35 to 44 Years17 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)4 (7.8%)
55 to 64 Years13 (19.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total118 (7.9%)72 (5.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in North Pole

According to the poverty statistics in North Pole, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in North Pole
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years186 (86.5%)56 (88.9%)
5 Years55 (100.0%)51 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years203 (87.9%)150 (95.5%)
12 to 14 Years70 (86.4%)43 (72.9%)
15 Years17 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years11 (100.0%)20 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years120 (100.0%)146 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years319 (94.1%)309 (89.0%)
35 to 44 Years231 (93.1%)222 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years42 (100.0%)47 (92.2%)
55 to 64 Years55 (80.9%)94 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years49 (100.0%)74 (100.0%)
75 Years and over18 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
Total1,376 (92.1%)1,229 (94.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in North Pole

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in North Pole show that 5.3% or 29 of the total 544 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 9.8%, comprising of 13 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in North Pole
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children152 (97.4%)4 (2.6%)
1 or 2 Children215 (94.7%)12 (5.3%)
3 or 4 Children120 (90.2%)13 (9.8%)
5 or more Children28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total515 (94.7%)29 (5.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in North Pole

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in North Pole
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in North Pole

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in North Pole
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children4 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children12 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children13 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total29 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in North Pole

Employment by Class of Employer in North Pole

Among the 1,335 employed individuals in North Pole, private company employees (607 | 45.5%), federal government employees (422 | 31.6%), and not-for-profit organizations (126 | 9.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in North Pole
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees60745.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)241.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)60.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations1269.4%
Local Government Employees392.9%
State Government Employees1118.3%
Federal Government Employees42231.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,335100.0%

Employment Status by Age in North Pole

According to the labor force statistics for North Pole, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,877), 77.4% or 1,453 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.8% or 55 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 93.0% or 437 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 16.0% or 12 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in North Pole
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years5 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years209 (92.5%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years307 (87.5%)33 (10.8%)
30 to 34 Years285 (85.1%)14 (4.8%)
35 to 44 Years437 (93.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years78 (83.9%)12 (16.0%)
55 to 59 Years61 (77.2%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years46 (54.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years25 (20.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,453 (77.4%)55 (3.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in North Pole

According to labor force statistics for North Pole, 86.0% of individuals (1,214) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,412) are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 57 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 88.7% or 368 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.5% or 20 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in North Pole
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School29 (87.9%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma368 (88.7%)15 (3.7%)
College / Associate Degree445 (82.4%)29 (5.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher372 (87.7%)23 (5.5%)
Total1,214 (86.0%)66 (4.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in North Pole

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in North Pole are Management (171 | 13.9%), Community & Social Service (139 | 11.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (81 | 6.6%), Education Instruction & Library (78 | 6.3%), and Education, Arts & Media (61 | 5.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in North Pole

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in North Pole, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Management (63.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (45.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (96.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in North Pole
OccupationMaleFemale
Management108 (63.2%)63 (36.8%)
Business & Financial4 (9.1%)40 (90.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science23 (45.1%)28 (54.9%)
Computers & Mathematics5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering18 (39.1%)28 (60.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 5 (3.6%)134 (96.4%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)61 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library5 (6.4%)73 (93.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating33 (40.7%)48 (59.3%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
Total (Category)173 (35.6%)313 (64.4%)
Total (Overall)600 (48.7%)632 (51.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in North Pole are Security & Protection (49 | 4.0%), Law Enforcement (49 | 4.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (15 | 1.2%), Personal Care & Service (12 | 1.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (9 | 0.7%).
Services Occupations in North Pole

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in North Pole, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (66.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (44.4%), and Personal Care & Service (41.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in North Pole
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Security & Protection49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving10 (66.7%)5 (33.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance5 (55.6%)4 (44.4%)
Personal Care & Service7 (58.3%)5 (41.7%)
Total (Category)71 (77.2%)21 (22.8%)
Total (Overall)600 (48.7%)632 (51.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in North Pole are Office & Administration (312 | 25.3%), and Sales & Related (71 | 5.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in North Pole

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in North Pole
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related53 (74.7%)18 (25.4%)
Office & Administration39 (12.5%)273 (87.5%)
Total (Category)92 (24.0%)291 (76.0%)
Total (Overall)600 (48.7%)632 (51.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in North Pole are Construction & Extraction (93 | 7.5%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (44 | 3.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in North Pole

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in North Pole
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)137 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)600 (48.7%)632 (51.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in North Pole are Production (66 | 5.4%), Transportation (50 | 4.1%), and Material Moving (18 | 1.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in North Pole

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in North Pole
OccupationMaleFemale
Production66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving11 (61.1%)7 (38.9%)
Total (Category)127 (94.8%)7 (5.2%)
Total (Overall)600 (48.7%)632 (51.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in North Pole

Employment Industries in North Pole

The major employment industries in North Pole include Public Administration (203 | 16.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (159 | 12.9%), Construction (109 | 8.8%), Retail Trade (96 | 7.8%), and Educational Services (82 | 6.7%).
Employment Industries in North Pole

Employment Industries by Sex in North Pole

The North Pole industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in North Pole
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction81 (74.3%)28 (25.7%)
Manufacturing30 (56.6%)23 (43.4%)
Wholesale Trade31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade69 (71.9%)27 (28.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing6 (17.6%)28 (82.4%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Information10 (29.4%)24 (70.6%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support36 (78.3%)10 (21.7%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)82 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance55 (34.6%)104 (65.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation11 (68.8%)5 (31.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services63 (84.0%)12 (16.0%)
Public Administration80 (39.4%)123 (60.6%)
Total600 (48.7%)632 (51.3%)

Education in North Pole

School Enrollment in North Pole

The most common levels of schooling among the 874 students in North Pole are elementary school (322 | 36.8%), middle school (182 | 20.8%), and college / undergraduate (152 | 17.4%).
School Enrollment in North Pole
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool495.6%
Kindergarten596.8%
Elementary School32236.8%
Middle School18220.8%
High School9811.2%
College / Undergraduate15217.4%
Graduate / Professional121.4%
Total874100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in North Pole

Out of a total of 874 students who are enrolled in schools in North Pole, 139 (15.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 735 (84.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 7 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 58 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in North Pole
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds15 (44.1%)19 (55.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old311 (94.2%)19 (5.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds221 (89.1%)27 (10.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds17 (44.7%)21 (55.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds53 (53.5%)46 (46.5%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Total735 (84.1%)139 (15.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in North Pole

Arts & humanities (100 | 20.8%), business (86 | 17.9%), liberal arts & history (79 | 16.4%), science & technology (52 | 10.8%), and social sciences (46 | 9.6%) are the most common fields of study among 481 individuals in North Pole who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in North Pole
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics71.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural122.5%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology173.5%
Social Sciences469.6%
Engineering234.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies112.3%
Science & Technology5210.8%
Business8617.9%
Education367.5%
Literature & Languages30.6%
Liberal Arts & History7916.4%
Visual & Performing Arts30.6%
Communications61.3%
Arts & Humanities10020.8%
Total481100.0%

Transportation & Commute in North Pole

Vehicle Availability by Sex in North Pole

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in North Pole are males with 2 vehicles (293, accounting for 38.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (220, making up 51.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in North Pole
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle11 (1.4%)14 (2.5%)
1 Vehicle154 (20.1%)127 (22.3%)
2 Vehicles293 (38.3%)220 (38.7%)
3 Vehicles279 (36.4%)173 (30.4%)
4 Vehicles25 (3.3%)35 (6.1%)
5 or more Vehicles4 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total766 (100.0%)569 (100.0%)

Commute Time in North Pole

The most frequently occuring commute durations in North Pole are 20 to 24 minutes (354 commuters, 26.6%), 30 to 34 minutes (249 commuters, 18.7%), and 25 to 29 minutes (231 commuters, 17.4%).
Commute Time in North Pole
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes755.6%
5 to 9 Minutes816.1%
10 to 14 Minutes574.3%
15 to 19 Minutes19514.7%
20 to 24 Minutes35426.6%
25 to 29 Minutes23117.4%
30 to 34 Minutes24918.7%
35 to 39 Minutes50.4%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes705.3%
60 to 89 Minutes30.2%
90 or more Minutes90.7%

Commute Time by Sex in North Pole

The most common commute times in North Pole are 20 to 24 minutes (228 commuters, 29.8%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (147 commuters, 26.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in North Pole
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes5 (0.6%)70 (12.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes30 (3.9%)51 (9.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes49 (6.4%)8 (1.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes163 (21.3%)32 (5.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes228 (29.8%)126 (22.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes113 (14.7%)118 (21.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes102 (13.3%)147 (26.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)5 (0.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes64 (8.4%)6 (1.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes3 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes9 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in North Pole

The most frequent times of departure to work in North Pole are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (86, 11.2%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (139, 24.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in North Pole
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM80 (10.4%)5 (0.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM30 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM59 (7.7%)17 (3.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM85 (11.1%)86 (15.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM82 (10.7%)59 (10.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM37 (4.8%)139 (24.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM49 (6.4%)36 (6.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM86 (11.2%)19 (3.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM37 (4.8%)118 (21.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM11 (1.4%)30 (5.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM66 (8.6%)15 (2.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM68 (8.9%)14 (2.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM76 (9.9%)25 (4.4%)
Total766 (100.0%)563 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in North Pole

Occupancy by Ownership in North Pole

Of the total 1,013 dwellings in North Pole, owner-occupied units account for 554 (54.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 459 (45.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in North Pole
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units55454.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units45945.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,013100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in North Pole

Occupancy by Household Size in North Pole
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household25625.3%
2-Person Household29429.0%
3-Person Household12712.5%
4+ Person Household33633.2%
Total Housing Units1,013100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in North Pole

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in North Pole
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household73 (28.5%)183 (71.5%)
2-Person Household161 (54.8%)133 (45.2%)
3-Person Household82 (64.6%)45 (35.4%)
4+ Person Household238 (70.8%)98 (29.2%)
Total Housing Units554 (54.7%)459 (45.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in North Pole

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in North Pole
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
High School Diploma126 (42.1%)173 (57.9%)
College/Associate Degree242 (55.1%)197 (44.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher186 (70.5%)78 (29.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in North Pole

Occupancy by Age of Householder in North Pole
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years46545.9%
35 to 44 Years26826.5%
45 to 54 Years777.6%
55 to 64 Years10310.2%
65 to 74 Years858.4%
75 to 84 Years40.4%
85 Years and Over111.1%
Total1,013100.0%

Housing Finances in North Pole

Median Income by Occupancy in North Pole

Median Income by Occupancy in North Pole
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied554 (54.7%)$101,357
Renter-Occupied459 (45.3%)$85,768
Average1,013 (100.0%)$91,583

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in North Pole

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in North Pole
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0006 (1.1%)4 (0.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)4 (0.9%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)20 (4.4%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)6 (1.3%)
$20,000 to $24,9996 (1.1%)9 (2.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99921 (3.8%)26 (5.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99920 (3.6%)38 (8.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99952 (9.4%)69 (15.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999153 (27.6%)136 (29.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99994 (17.0%)120 (26.1%)
$150,000 or more202 (36.5%)27 (5.9%)
Total554 (100.0%)459 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in North Pole

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in North Pole
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30012 (2.2%)8 (1.7%)
$300 to $49917 (3.1%)6 (1.3%)
$500 to $79939 (7.0%)38 (8.3%)
$800 to $99940 (7.2%)31 (6.8%)
$1,000 to $1,49954 (9.8%)185 (40.3%)
$1,500 to $1,999152 (27.4%)70 (15.2%)
$2,000 to $2,499163 (29.4%)53 (11.6%)
$2,500 to $2,99939 (7.0%)3 (0.6%)
$3,000 or more38 (6.9%)10 (2.2%)
Total554 (100.0%)459 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in North Pole

Housing Structures in North Pole

Housing Structures in North Pole
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached63462.6%
Single Unit, Attached272.7%
2 Unit Apartments10310.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments14214.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments353.5%
10 or more Apartments727.1%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total1,013100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in North Pole

Housing Structures by Occupancy in North Pole
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached522 (82.3%)112 (17.7%)
Single Unit, Attached18 (66.7%)9 (33.3%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)103 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments9 (6.3%)133 (93.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments5 (6.9%)67 (93.1%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total554 (54.7%)459 (45.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in North Pole

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in North Pole
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room5 (0.9%)5 (1.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms28 (5.1%)94 (20.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms242 (43.7%)278 (60.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms146 (26.4%)17 (3.7%)
8 or more Rooms133 (24.0%)65 (14.2%)
Total554 (100.0%)459 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in North Pole

Housing Structure by Heating Type in North Pole
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas15 (2.7%)28 (6.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)32 (7.0%)
Electricity5 (0.9%)133 (29.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene504 (91.0%)266 (58.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels30 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total554 (100.0%)459 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in North Pole

Household Vehicle Usage in North Pole
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle12 (2.2%)33 (7.2%)
1 Vehicle49 (8.8%)254 (55.3%)
2 Vehicles202 (36.5%)113 (24.6%)
3 or more Vehicles291 (52.5%)59 (12.9%)
Total554 (100.0%)459 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in North Pole

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in North Pole

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units112442
Median Property Value$173,700$279,000
Median Household Income$74,375$166
Monthly Housing Costs$750$38
Real Estate Taxes$2,596$19

Property Value by Mortgage Status in North Pole

Property Value by Mortgage Status in North Pole
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)4 (0.9%)
$50,000 to $99,99916 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99987 (77.7%)274 (62.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)150 (33.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9999 (8.0%)14 (3.2%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total112 (100.0%)442 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in North Pole

Household Income by Mortgage Status in North Pole
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9994 (3.6%)6 (1.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99912 (10.7%)2 (0.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99912 (10.7%)9 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99929 (25.9%)8 (1.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99915 (13.4%)23 (5.2%)
$100,000 to $149,9994 (3.6%)138 (31.2%)
$150,000 or more36 (32.1%)90 (20.4%)
Total112 (100.0%)442 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in North Pole

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in North Pole
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x40 (35.7%)102,500 (23,190.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x35 (31.2%)198 (44.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x25 (22.3%)89 (20.1%)
4.0x or more12 (10.7%)63 (14.2%)
Total112 (100.0%)442 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in North Pole

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in North Pole
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8004 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49911 (9.8%)4 (0.9%)
$800 to $1,49977 (68.8%)31 (7.0%)
Total112 (100.0%)442 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in North Pole

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in North Pole

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in North Pole
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years366 (95.3%)18 (4.7%)
6 to 18 Years636 (99.2%)5 (0.8%)
19 to 25 Years250 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years475 (86.2%)76 (13.8%)
35 to 44 Years391 (93.8%)26 (6.2%)
45 to 54 Years90 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years119 (73.5%)43 (26.5%)
65 to 74 Years123 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,475 (93.6%)168 (6.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in North Pole

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in North Pole
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born366 (95.3%)18 (4.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen636 (99.2%)5 (0.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen250 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in North Pole

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in North Pole
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000120 (80.5%)29 (19.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999118 (75.6%)38 (24.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999236 (86.5%)37 (13.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999757 (93.6%)52 (6.4%)
$100,000 and over1,224 (99.0%)12 (1.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in North Pole

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in North Pole
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 657 (14.8%)320 (83.3%)
6 to 18 Years139 (21.7%)564 (88.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)250 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years56 (10.2%)424 (76.9%)
35 to 44 Years9 (2.2%)391 (93.8%)
45 to 54 Years28 (31.1%)78 (86.7%)
55 to 64 Years20 (12.3%)113 (69.8%)
65 to 74 Years123 (100.0%)74 (60.2%)
75 Years and over25 (100.0%)21 (84.0%)
Total457 (17.3%)2,235 (84.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in North Pole

Disability Status by Sex by Age in North Pole
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)7 (11.1%)
5 to 17 Years40 (10.1%)7 (2.4%)
18 to 34 Years9 (2.5%)6 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years37 (12.2%)22 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years23 (46.9%)14 (18.9%)
75 Years and over14 (77.8%)7 (100.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in North Pole

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in North Pole: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years40 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years10 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years19 (38.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over14 (77.8%)2 (28.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in North Pole: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)7 (11.1%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)7 (2.4%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)6 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years5 (10.2%)5 (6.8%)
75 Years and over14 (77.8%)2 (28.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in North Pole: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years5 (1.4%)6 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years19 (6.3%)6 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years5 (10.2%)9 (12.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (28.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in North Pole: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years4 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (2.6%)22 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years14 (28.6%)14 (18.9%)
75 Years and over14 (77.8%)7 (100.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in North Pole: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years5 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in North Pole

Computing Device Access in North Pole

Computing Device Access in North Pole
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop90389.1%
Smartphone95394.1%
Tablet71770.8%
No Computing Device353.5%
Total1,013100.0%

Internet Access in North Pole

Internet Access in North Pole
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home86685.5%
Cellular Data Only656.4%
Satellite Internet171.7%
No Internet828.1%
Total1,013100.0%

North Pole Summary

The North Pole, Alaska is a small city located in the Fairbanks North Star Borough of Alaska. It is situated at the northernmost point of the state, just south of the Arctic Circle. The city is home to approximately 2,200 people and is known for its Christmas-themed attractions and events.

History

The area that is now North Pole was first inhabited by the Athabascan people, who lived in the area for thousands of years. The first Europeans to visit the area were Russian fur traders in the late 18th century. In the early 1900s, the area was settled by gold miners and homesteaders.
In 1944, the U.S. Army established a military base in the area, which was later named Fort Wainwright. The base was used to train soldiers for World War II and the Korean War. In 1952, the city of North Pole was incorporated.
The city was named after the nearby North Pole, which is located just a few miles away. The city was originally intended to be a tourist destination, and it was designed to resemble a Christmas village. The city was decorated with Christmas lights and decorations, and it was home to a variety of Christmas-themed attractions.

Geography

North Pole is located in the Fairbanks North Star Borough of Alaska. It is situated at the northernmost point of the state, just south of the Arctic Circle. The city is located on the banks of the Chena River, which flows through the city.
The city has a total area of 8.3 square miles, of which 8.2 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The city is located in a subarctic climate zone, with cold winters and mild summers. The average temperature in the summer is around 60°F, and the average temperature in the winter is around -20°F.

Economy

The economy of North Pole is largely based on tourism. The city is home to a variety of Christmas-themed attractions, including Santa Claus House, the North Pole Experience, and the Santa Claus Lane. The city also hosts a variety of festivals and events throughout the year, including the North Pole Christmas Festival and the North Pole Marathon.
In addition to tourism, the city is also home to a variety of businesses, including retail stores, restaurants, and hotels. The city is also home to a number of manufacturing and industrial businesses, including a paper mill and a plastics factory.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of North Pole was 2,178. The racial makeup of the city was 87.2% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 5.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 5.2% from two or more races. The median household income in the city was $50,945, and the median family income was $60,945.

Conclusion

North Pole, Alaska is a small city located in the Fairbanks North Star Borough of Alaska. It is situated at the northernmost point of the state, just south of the Arctic Circle. The city is home to approximately 2,200 people and is known for its Christmas-themed attractions and events. The economy of North Pole is largely based on tourism, and the city is also home to a variety of businesses, including retail stores, restaurants, and hotels. As of the 2010 census, the population of North Pole was 2,178. The racial makeup of the city was 87.2% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 5.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 5.2% from two or more races. The median household income in the city was $50,945, and the median family income was $60,945.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of North Pole?
Total Population of North Pole is 2,816.
What is the Total Male Population of North Pole?
Total Male Population of North Pole is 1,511.
What is the Total Female Population of North Pole?
Total Female Population of North Pole is 1,305.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in North Pole?
There are 115.79 Males per 100 Females in North Pole.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in North Pole?
There are 86.37 Females per 100 Males in North Pole.
What is the Median Population Age in North Pole?
Median Population Age in North Pole is 28.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in North Pole
Average Family Size in North Pole is 3.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in North Pole
Average Household Size in North Pole is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in North Pole?
Per Capita income in North Pole is $38,326.
What is the Median Family Income in North Pole?
Median Family Income in North Pole is $97,462.
What is the Median Household income in North Pole?
Median Household Income in North Pole is $91,583.
What is Income or Wage Gap in North Pole?
Income or Wage Gap in North Pole is 6.7%.
Women in North Pole earn 93.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in North Pole?
Family Income Deficit in North Pole is $17,083.
Families that are below poverty line in North Pole earn $17,083 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in North Pole?
Inequality or Gini Index in North Pole is 0.32.
How Large is the Labor Force in North Pole?
There are 1,453 People in the Labor Forcein in North Pole.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in North Pole?
77.4% of People are in the Labor Force in North Pole.
What is the Unemployment Rate in North Pole?
Unemployment Rate in North Pole is 3.8%.