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North Pole, Alaska, in Fairbanks North Star county, is 261 miles N of Anchorage, Alaska. The city has a population of 1,570.
In North Pole, about 53% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about North Pole is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.
Approximately 19% of North Pole is non-white. North Pole boasts a diverse population for Alaska, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.
Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.
In 2000, North Pole had a median family income of $54,583.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in North Pole ($750). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 50% of housing units in North Pole are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. People in the city pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.
In North Pole, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in North Pole are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.
North Pole strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alaska):
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 6% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing North Pole to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alaska (State):
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