Population 1,213 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Prudhoe Bay
Household size in Prudhoe Bay
| Period | Prudhoe Bay | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.47 | 2.79 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.33 | 2.88 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.36 | 2.91 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.40 | 2.72 | 2.65 |
| Change | −1.07 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Prudhoe Bay are large by national standards, averaging 3.40 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 4.47 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Prudhoe Bay
| Period | Prudhoe Bay | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.1 | 35.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.1 | 35.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.2 | 35.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.7 | 37.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +14.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Prudhoe Bay are younger than 40.7 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in Alaska as a whole, where the median age is 37.1.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Prudhoe Bay
| Period | Prudhoe Bay | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.7% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.5% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 27.5% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 28.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Prudhoe Bay: 28.4% of all households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Prudhoe Bay
Renters in Prudhoe Bay
| Period | Prudhoe Bay | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8% | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.5% | 36.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.5% | 35.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 50.9% | 33.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | −2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Prudhoe Bay rent: 50.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 61.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Prudhoe Bay
| Period | Prudhoe Bay | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.1% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.4% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 15.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.4 pts | +1.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Prudhoe Bay: 13.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Even so, the rate is lower than in Alaska as a whole (15.2%).
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Prudhoe Bay
| Period | Prudhoe Bay | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Prudhoe Bay are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. The picture is much the same across Alaska.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Prudhoe Bay
| Period | Prudhoe Bay | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $927 | $1,067 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,109 | $1,192 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,000 | $1,322 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,254 | $1,518 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$327 | +$451 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Prudhoe Bay costs $1,254 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 18.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Prudhoe Bay
Bachelor's degrees in Prudhoe Bay
| Period | Prudhoe Bay | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | – | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 26.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.7% | 29.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.8% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Prudhoe Bay: 20.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Prudhoe Bay
| Period | Prudhoe Bay | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | – | 90.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.8% | 91.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.1% | 92.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.9% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Prudhoe Bay: 94.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Prudhoe Bay
| Period | Prudhoe Bay | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | – | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 1.9% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 0.0% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.1% | 6.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Prudhoe Bay has been low: just 1.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Prudhoe Bay compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe Bay | 3.40 | 40.7 | 28.4% | 50.9% | 13.7% | 1984 | $1,254 | 20.8% | 94.9% | 1.1% |
| Nuiqsut | 3.39 | 33.6 | 36.8% | 45.8% | 16.8% | 1982 | $1,156 | 13.2% | 88.0% | 10.1% |
| Deadhorse | 3.40 | 40.7 | 28.4% | 50.8% | 13.7% | 1984 | $1,254 | 20.8% | 94.9% | 1.1% |
| Sagwon | 3.34 | 28.8 | 40.5% | 45.8% | 17.4% | 1982 | $1,148 | 8.0% | 83.3% | 16.3% |
| Anaktuvuk Pass | 3.34 | 28.8 | 40.5% | 45.8% | 17.4% | 1982 | $1,148 | 8.0% | 83.3% | 16.3% |
| Kaktovik | 3.34 | 28.8 | 40.5% | 45.8% | 17.4% | 1982 | $1,148 | 8.0% | 83.3% | 16.3% |
| Browerville | 3.13 | 29.7 | 28.4% | 49.4% | 8.3% | 1986 | $1,527 | 14.7% | 86.9% | 11.6% |
| Barrow | 3.14 | 32.9 | 21.7% | 54.6% | 11.8% | 1985 | $1,443 | 16.2% | 84.3% | 8.4% |
| Atqasuk | 3.68 | 28.1 | 37.7% | 40.3% | 13.1% | 1983 | $886 | 8.1% | 83.9% | 12.7% |
| Arctic Village | 2.59 | 23.9 | 32.6% | 16.3% | 44.6% | 1986 | $810 | 3.0% | 77.4% | 0.8% |
| Coldfoot | 1.94 | 36.0 | 12.2% | 42.0% | 38.4% | 1984 | $763 | 15.3% | 88.0% | 0.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Prudhoe Bay. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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