Point Lay is a CDP located in North Slope Borough Alaska. Point Lay has a 2024 population of 169. Point Lay is currently declining at a rate of -1.17% annually and its population has decreased by -3.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 176 in 2020.
The average household income in Point Lay is $100,372 with a poverty rate of 23.26%. The median age in Point Lay is 23.8 years: 28.3 years for males, and 17.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Point Lay was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 155 | 90.12% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 4.07% |
| White | 6 | 3.49% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 2.33% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Two or more races
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 43 | 4 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Female | 14 | 5.5 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
| Non Family | 13 | 0 | 46.2 | 53.8 |
| Married | 12 | 4.92 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Male | 4 | 5.75 | 100 | 0 |
5
Average Family Size
4
Average Household Size
55.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 20% |
| Associates Degree | 3 | 3.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5 | 5.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 21 | 24.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 3.53% |
| Some College | 36 | 42.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 72 | 56 | 3 |
| White | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| Black | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 33.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $37,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,714 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,375 | $63,750 | $0 |
| Some College | $56,250 | $75,833 | $14,167 |
$39,375
Average Earnings
$63,750
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
44.94% of Point Lay residents speak only English, while 55.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 55.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 155 | 40 | 25.81% |
23.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.35%
Male Poverty Rate
31.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Point Lay is Native, with 25.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Point Lay is Native, with 25.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 60% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45% |
| High School | 23.81% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 17.24% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $115,000 | $108,663 |
| Households | $89,583 | $100,372 |
| Married Families | $123,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,813 | $53,315 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
22.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
16.9%
Male Marriage Rate
31.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3
Number of Veterans
3
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 3 | 3.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
100%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.8%
Labor Force Participation
54.4%
Employment Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
90.7%
Born in Point Lay
97.67%
Native Born
2.33%
Foreign Born
2.33%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.67% of Point Lay residents were born in the United States, with 90.7% having been born in Alaska. 2.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 169 | -2 | -1.17% |
| 2023 | 171 | -1 | -0.58% |
| 2022 | 172 | -57 | -24.89% |
| 2021 | 229 | 53 | 30.11% |
| 2020 | 176 | -51 | -22.47% |
| 2019 | 227 | -24 | -9.56% |
| 2018 | 251 | -22 | -8.06% |
| 2017 | 273 | -33 | -10.78% |
| 2016 | 306 | 21 | 7.37% |
| 2015 | 285 | 39 | 15.85% |
| 2014 | 246 | -28 | -10.22% |
| 2013 | 274 | -27 | -8.97% |
| 2012 | 301 | -13 | -4.14% |
| 2011 | 314 | 125 | 66.14% |
| 2010 | 189 | 0 | 0% |