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North Slope Borough, AK market data
How North Slope Borough compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 10,582
- −3.8% since 2020
- Households
- 2,281
- Median household income
- $95,694
- +20.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $218,300
- Jobs located here
- n/a
- Highest market score
- 62
- Sit-down restaurants, #646 of 2,405 scored counties
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What this means
North Slope Borough has an estimated 10,582 people and 2,281 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of North Slope Borough declined 3.8%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in North Slope Borough is $95,694, 19% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 20.7%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in North Slope Borough runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 155, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on vehicle insurance (51).
Of the business types scored in North Slope Borough, sit-down restaurants (62), restaurants and cafes (54) and fast food and sandwich shops (41) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For sit-down restaurants, that ranks #646 of 2,405 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for grocery and convenience stores (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for sit-down restaurants (29% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in North Slope Borough
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares North Slope Borough with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sit-down restaurants | 62 | #646 of 2,405 | 10 | 43.8 | $1M | 157 | 4 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 54 | #1,006 of 2,405 | 25 | 109.6 | $417K | 112 | 9 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 41 | #1,481 of 2,222 | 9 | 39.5 | $1.2M | 38 | 3 |
| Convenience stores | 29 | #1,839 of 2,261 | 5 | 21.9 | $3M | 38 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 27 | #2,101 of 2,401 | 5 | 21.9 | $268K | 100 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 20 | #2,223 of 2,402 | 11 | 48.2 | $1.4M | 40 | 11 |
| Grocery stores | 19 | #1,910 of 2,070 | 5 | 21.9 | $3M | 32 | 9 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 17.5 | $843K | 553 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 13.2 | $3.5M | 94 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 8.8 | $5.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 8.8 | $1.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 8.8 | $1.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 8.8 | $5.2M | Too few | 3 |
| Real estate | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 8.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 8.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 4.4 | $3.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 4.4 | $4.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 4.4 | $4.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 4.4 | $2.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 4.4 | $2.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 4.4 | $2.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 4.4 | $2.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in North Slope Borough
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $1.3M | $587 | 61 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $3.2M | $1,422 | 55 |
| Food away from home | $10.4M | $4,572 | 112 |
| Groceries | $14.9M | $6,549 | 104 |
| Personal care products and services | $2.6M | $1,156 | 115 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.1M | $902 | 155 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.4M | $1,478 | 150 |
| Medical and dental services | $3.4M | $1,478 | 115 |
| Pets | $2.6M | $1,147 | 126 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $4.8M | $2,102 | 102 |
| Vehicle insurance | $2.3M | $1,001 | 51 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $7.6M | $3,313 | 110 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $3.4M | $1,511 | 107 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $46M | $20,174 | 121 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in North Slope Borough
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 10,582−3.8% since 2020
- Households
- 2,281
- Median age
- 32.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 49%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.0
- Land area
- 88,798 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 0
- Median household income
- $95,694+20.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $127,358
- Median home value
- $218,300
- Jobs located here
- n/a
- Daytime population
- n/aResidents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is North Slope Borough, AK growing?
Population estimates put North Slope Borough at 10,582 people in 2025, down 3.8% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 2,281 households. Median household income rose 20.7% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in North Slope Borough, AK spend?
Households in North Slope Borough spend about $46M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $14.9M on groceries and $10.4M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in North Slope Borough spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 155, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on vehicle insurance (51).
Which business types have the highest market scores in North Slope Borough, AK?
The highest Groundwork market scores in North Slope Borough are for sit-down restaurants (62), restaurants and cafes (54) and fast food and sandwich shops (41). North Slope Borough ranks #646 of 2,405 scored counties for sit-down restaurants.
How does North Slope Borough, AK compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in North Slope Borough is $95,694 a year, 19% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 3.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $218,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, North Slope Borough has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for grocery and convenience stores (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for sit-down restaurants (29% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 7 of the 56 business types have a score in North Slope Borough, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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