Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska

AK · FIPS 02122 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 60,413 #891 / 3,222
72th
Median Household Income $80,538 +7.2% #565 / 3,222
82th
Median Age 41.4 years +6.4% #1,674 / 3,222
48th
Median Home Value $323,200 +14.7% #522 / 3,222
84th
Median Gross Rent $1,184 +1.8% #562 / 3,222
83th
Poverty Rate 11.8% -6.2% #1,230 / 3,222
62th

Demographics

Kenai Peninsula Borough has a population of 60,413, making it the #891 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.4 years, which is 6.4% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.3%
Native Born
3.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Kenai Peninsula Borough is $80,538, ranking #565 out of 3,222 counties — 7.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.8% and unemployment stands at 6.9%.

Median Household Income
$80,538 +7.2% vs nat'l
Rank #565 of 3,222
82th percentile
Per Capita Income
$44,190 +7.1% vs nat'l
Rank #461 of 3,222
86th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.8% −6.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,230 of 3,222
62th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.9% +30.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,787 of 3,222
14th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.8% −11.6% vs nat'l
Rank #778 of 3,222
76th percentile
Mean Commute Time
21.6 min −21.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,597 of 3,222
19th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Kenai Peninsula Borough is $323,200 (+14.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,184/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.0%.

Median Home Value
$323,200 +14.7% vs nat'l
Rank #522 of 3,222
84th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,184 +1.8% vs nat'l
Rank #562 of 3,222
83th percentile
Homeownership Rate
77.0% +19.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,166 of 3,222
64th percentile
77.0% Homeownership

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Health

88.5% of residents in Kenai Peninsula Borough have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% below the national rate.

88.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
88.5% −3.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,461 of 3,222
24th percentile

About Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska

Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska has a total population of 60,413, making it the 891st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Kenai Peninsula Borough is 41.4 years, which is 6.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Kenai Peninsula Borough is $80,538, which ranks #565 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9%.

The median home value in Kenai Peninsula Borough is $323,200, 14.7% above the national median. Renters in Kenai Peninsula Borough pay a median gross rent of $1,184 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Kenai Peninsula Borough, 29.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.6 min.

Kenai Peninsula Borough is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 77.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (8.4%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (6.1%).

All data for Kenai Peninsula 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.