Prudhoe Bay, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,971
Population
5/sq mi density
13°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,971
Census 2023
Population Density
5
per square mile
Land Area
557.1
square miles (1,442.8 km²)
Median Age
40.3 yrs
4% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
74.8%
Male
25.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 4.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 7% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 10.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
72.3%
Black
4.7%
Hispanic
5.4%
Asian
7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 75.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 23.7% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
75.6%
Spanish
23.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
9.5%
Veterans
6.0%
0% below US avg (6%)
Disability
6.8%
48% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
93.0%
2% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
7.0%
19% below US avg (8.6%)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,971 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 557.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 40.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 74.8% |
| Female | 25.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.4% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
Language
| English Only | 75.6% |
| Spanish | 23.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 9.5% |
| Veterans | 6.0% |
| Disability | 6.8% |
| Health Insurance | 93.0% |
| Uninsured | 7.0% |