Cities in North Slope Borough, Alaska by Population (2024)

There are 9 cities in North Slope Borough, Alaska.

Note: As defined by the US Census Bureau, a city's official boundaries often extend miles beyond the city itself and may even cross county lines. As such, several thousand US cities officially exist in two or more counties (and therefore appear on multiple counties' lists of cities.)

City
Rank
State
2024 Population
2020 Census
Annual Change
Density (mi²)
Area (mi²)
Utqiaġvik1Alaska4,6224,909-1.53%24618.77
Prudhoe Bay2Alaska2,5561,41612.55%7390.42
Point Hope3Alaska766826-1.92%1535
Wainwright4Alaska580624-1.86%5610.31
Nuiqsut5Alaska481515-1.84%548.89
Anaktuvuk Pass6Alaska395426-1.98%765.18
Kaktovik7Alaska267286-1.84%3450.77
Atqasuk8Alaska250270-1.96%639.12
Point Lay9Alaska168176-1.18%628.51

Note: City markers shown outside the county boundary mean that a part of the city extends into this county, but is primarily located in an adjacent county.

What is the largest city in North Slope Borough, Alaska?

Utqiaġvik is the largest city in North Slope Borough.

What is the smallest city in North Slope Borough, Alaska?

Point Lay is the smallest city in North Slope Borough.

How many cities are in North Slope Borough?

There are 9 cities in North Slope Borough, Alaska.

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