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North Pole, AK

Founded 1953Fairbanks North Star BoroughElev. 147 m
Population
2,663
Median home
$272,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
6
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About North Pole

With about 2,663 residents, North Pole is one of Alaska's notable places. North Pole was founded in 1953 and sits in Fairbanks North Star Borough. The median age is 29.2 and the median household income is $93,355. Homes carry a median value of $272,000, and about 57% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (57.1%). Around 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
2,663
Median age
29.2
Median household income
$93,355
Per-capita income
$38,377
Poverty rate
7%
High-school grad or higher
97.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
Unemployment
6%
Avg. commute
23.7 min
Work from home
0%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White57.1%
Hispanic or Latino14.9%
Black3.2%
Asian1.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts38.9%
Sales & office27%
Service13.1%
Production, transportation & material moving12.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$272,000
Median gross rent
$1,281/mo
Owner-occupied
57%
Median year built
1985
Households
1,001
Avg. household size
2.64

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

North Pole has 6 public schools — 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading37%
Math32%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

North Pole High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
North Pole Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Discovery Peak Charter SchoolElementarycharter
Midnight Sun Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
North Pole ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Dillingham Correspondence School

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime17% above national
North Pole451
Alaska740
United States386
↓ 41% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime26% above national
North Pole2,460
Alaska1,919
United States1,952
↓ 35% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, North Pole Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around North Pole.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Fairbanks North Star County
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
LandslideRelatively High
AvalancheRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

North Pole is in Fairbanks North Star County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

North Pole was founded in 1953 and sits in Fairbanks North Star Borough. Elevation ~147 m.

Map of North Pole
North Pole, AK
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Nearby cities
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Registered sex offenders in North Pole, AK (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for North Pole, Alaska.

Brian Dewayne Williams, 45
North Pole · 99705
AKA Brian Dewayne Williams

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

North Pole — frequently asked

What is the population of North Pole, Alaska?
North Pole has a population of about 2,663, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in North Pole?
The median home value in North Pole is $272,000, and the median gross rent is $1,281/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is North Pole safe? What is the crime rate?
North Pole Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 451 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does North Pole face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Fairbanks North Star County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, cold wave, landslide.
How many schools are in North Pole?
North Pole has 6 public schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in North Pole?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near North Pole. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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