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 $105,665 with a poverty rate of 7.29%. The median age in Point Lay is 18 years: 23.5 years for males, and 15.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Point Lay was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 259 | 89.93% |
| White | 20 | 6.94% |
| Asian | 4 | 1.39% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 1.04% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.69% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 68 | 4.24 | 45.6 | 54.4 |
| Female | 23 | 5.7 | 39.1 | 60.9 |
| Non Family | 20 | 0 | 45 | 55 |
| Married | 15 | 5.07 | 20 | 80 |
| Male | 10 | 6.1 | 100 | 0 |
5.44
Average Family Size
4.24
Average Household Size
45.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 15 | 12.93% |
| Associates Degree | 8 | 6.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5 | 4.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 3.45% |
| High School Graduate | 39 | 33.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 5.17% |
| Some College | 39 | 33.62% |
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 | 92 | 73 | 1 |
| White | 20 | 20 | 6 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Black | 2 | 0 | 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 asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $68,409 | $68,977 | $38,958 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $67,614 | $68,864 | $39,792 |
| Some College | $71,000 | $71,750 | $0 |
$67,614
Average Earnings
$68,864
Average Male
$39,792
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
55.89% of Point Lay residents speak only English, while 44.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 42.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 259 | 21 | 8.11% |
7.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.23%
Male Poverty Rate
10.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Point Lay is Native, with 8.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Point Lay is Native, with 8.11% 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 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.29% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $113,333 | $115,956 |
| Households | $92,000 | $105,665 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $62,000 | $64,915 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
21.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
14.5%
Male Marriage Rate
32.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
1
Number of Veterans
1
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1 | 5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.1%
Labor Force Participation
54.7%
Employment Rate
6%
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
87.15%
Born in Point Lay
98.61%
Native Born
1.39%
Foreign Born
0.69%
Non Citizen
0.69%
Naturalized
98.61% of Point Lay residents were born in the United States, with 87.15% having been born in Alaska. 0.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
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% |