Denali Borough, Alaska

AK · FIPS 02068

Located in Alaska, Denali Borough has a population of 1,969 residents and a median age of 44.0 years, making it the #3,123 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 8.3%. The median home value is $275,000, and the median household income is $80,781, which is 7% above the national median.

1,969
Population
#3,123 of 3,222
$80,781
Median Income
+7.5% #549 of 3,222
44.0 years
Median Age
+13.1% #928 of 3,222
8.3%
Poverty Rate
-34.4% #412 of 3,222

Demographics

Denali Borough has a population of 1,969, making it the #3,123 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.0 years, which is 13.1% above the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

93.8%
Native Born
6.2%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Denali Borough is $80,781, ranking #549 out of 3,222 counties — 7.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.3% and unemployment stands at 0.9%.

Income#549
$80,781
+7.5%
vs nation
83th percentile
Per Capita#10
$80,497
+95.1%
vs nation
100th percentile
Poverty#412
8.3%
-34.4%
vs nation
87th percentile
Unemployment#83
0.9%
-83.2%
vs nation
97th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Denali Borough is $275,000 (-2.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $825/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.0%.

Home Value#754
$275,000
-2.4%
vs nation
77th percentile
Rent#1,918
$825
-29.1%
vs nation
40th percentile
Homeownership#2,746
65.0%
+0.9%
vs nation
15th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Denali Borough, 26.6% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 21.2% below the national average, ranking #1,049 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.6% −21.2% vs nation
Rank #1,049 of 3,222
67th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Denali Borough is 88.6 years. 13.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 12.6% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#8
88.6
+17.9%
vs nation
100th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#274
13.8%
-29.5%
vs nation
91th percentile
Diabetes#92
7.7%
-30.8%
vs nation
97th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#388
32.3%
-13.4%
vs nation
88th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#444
5.0
-11.2%
vs nation
86th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#551
3.8
-14.5%
vs nation
83th percentile
Uninsured Rate#2,253
12.6%
+20.4%
vs nation
28th percentile
Physical Inactivity#392
20.7%
-21.5%
vs nation
88th percentile
Food Insecurity#412
10.6%
-26.4%
vs nation
87th percentile

Substance Use

15.1% of adults in Denali Borough smoke , 30.8% are obese , and 23.7% report excessive drinking.

Adult Smoking#668
15.1%
-15.9%
vs nation
79th percentile
Adult Obesity#229
30.8%
-18.8%
vs nation
93th percentile
Excessive Drinking#2,795
23.7%
+19.3%
vs nation
11th percentile

Safety

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Families & Children

11.3% of children in Denali Borough live in poverty .

Child Poverty#486
11.3%
-40.5%
vs nation
85th percentile

Civic & Transportation

The mean commute time is 17.6 min, which is 36.2% below the national average.

Mean Commute Time
17.6 min −36.2% vs nation
Rank #3,032 of 3,222
6th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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About Denali Borough, Alaska

Denali Borough, Alaska has a total population of 1,969, making it the 3,123rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Denali Borough is 44.0 years, which is 13.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Denali Borough is $80,781, which ranks #549 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9%.

The median home value in Denali Borough is $275,000, 2.4% below the national median. Renters in Denali Borough pay a median gross rent of $825 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Denali Borough, 26.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.6 min.

Denali Borough is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 71.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (10.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.1%).

All data for Denali Borough, Alaska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.