North Slope Borough, Alaska
North Slope Borough: Borough in Alaska, United States
About
North Slope Borough is a county located in the U.S. state of Alaska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,430. After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 9,294 inhabitants. Its county seat is Utqiagvik. The county was created 52 years ago in 1971.
Quick Facts about North Slope Borough
Population : | 9,294 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Alaska (United States) |
Area : | 245435 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 6.4% |
Land as percent of area : | 93.6% |
Named for : | Alaska North Slope |
Altitude : | 643 feet / 196 meters |
Capital : | Utqiagvik |
Establishment : | January 01, 1972 |
Time Zone : | Alaska Time Zone |
Local time : | 22:56:55 (8th October 2024) |
Population growth : | -1.46% (2010-2020) |
Geography
North Slope Borough is located at 69°15'2"N 152°0'2"W (69.2505600, -152.0005600). It has 3 neighbors: Northwest Arctic Borough, Yukon Koyukuk Census Area and Yukon.
North Slope Borough map
The largest city of North Slope Borough is Utqiagvik with a population of 4,390. Other cities include, Point Hope population 700, Nuiqsut population 418 and Kaktovik population 250. See all North Slope Borough cities & populated places.
North Slope Borough Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in North Slope Borough.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Utqiagvik | 4,390 | Most northerly city in Alaska, USA |
Point Hope | 700 | City in North Slope Borough, Alaska, United States |
Nuiqsut | 418 | City in North Slope Borough, Alaska, United States |
Kaktovik | 250 | City in North Slope Borough, Alaska, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of North Slope Borough
North Slope Borough has 3 neighbours.
- Northwest Arctic Borough borough in Alaska, United States
- Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area census area in Alaska, United States
- Yukon territory of Canada
Demographics
According to census records, the population of North Slope Borough decreased by 1.46% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 9,430 | - | census |
2011 | 9,554 | 1.3% | estimation process |
2012 | 9,698 | 1.48% | estimation process |
2013 | 9,792 | 0.96% | estimation process |
2014 | 9,776 | -0.16% | estimation process |
2015 | 9,788 | 0.12% | estimation process |
2016 | 9,694 | -0.97% | estimation process |
2017 | 9,795 | 1.03% | estimation process |
2018 | 9,850 | 0.56% | estimation process |
2019 | 9,832 | -0.18% | estimation process |
2020 | 9,294 | -5.79% | estimation process |
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