The map below shows majority race by area in North Slope Borough, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on North Slope Borough racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in North Slope Borough overall is native american, making up 58.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 24.1%. There are more native american people in the west areas of the county. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the east places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
North Slope Borough, AK Population |
|---|---|
White |
24.1% |
Hispanic |
3.8% |
Black |
0.7% |
Asian |
4.6% |
Native American |
58.9% |
Other |
7.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
North Slope Borough, AK Population |
|---|---|
White |
24.1% |
Hispanic |
3.8% |
Black |
0.7% |
Asian |
4.6% |
Native American |
58.9% |
Other |
7.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for North Slope Borough, AK
The map below shows diversity in North Slope Borough. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the county would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
North Slope Borough Diversity Score
98
With a diversity score of 98 out of 100, North Slope Borough is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within North Slope Borough's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of North Slope Borough.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
- Northwest Arctic Borough, AK: less diverse
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- Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK: less diverse
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- Kusilvak Census Area, AK: less diverse
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK: less diverse
- Copper River Census Area, AK: less diverse
- Anchorage Municipality, AK: more diverse
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