Point Hope
City in North Slope Borough, Alaska
Point Hope is a city in North Slope Borough, Alaska, with 830 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level.
- 830residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 5.0 sq miland area · 13.0 km²
- 165 / sq mipopulation density
About Point Hope
Point Hope (Inupiaq: Tikiġaq, IPA: [tikeʁɑq]) is a city in North Slope Borough, Alaska, United States. At the 2010 census the population was 674, down from 757 in 2000. In the 2020 Census, the population rose to 830, making it the second-largest city in the North Slope Borough after Utqiagvik, the seat.
Like many isolated communities in Alaska, the city has no road or rail connections to the outside world, and must be accessed by sea or by air at Point Hope Airport.
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Living in Point Hope
- Median household income
- $74,844
- Median home value
- $167,000
- Median rent
- $1,088/mo
- Median age
- 26.2
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Point Hope had 830 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 830 |
|---|---|
| Density | 165 per sq mi (64 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Point Hope at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | North Slope Borough |
| Type | City |
| Population | 830 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.02 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 68.3442° N, 166.6709° W |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0261630 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions about Point Hope
What county is Point Hope in?
Point Hope is in North Slope Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Point Hope, AK?
830 people lived in Point Hope at the 2020 Census.
What is the elevation of Point Hope?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
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