Denali Borough, AK

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2021 Population

2,187

12.6% 1-year decline

US Senator

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Party

US Senator

Dan Sullivan

Republican Party

US Representative

Mary Peltola

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

45.3

3.42% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

15.7%

11.2% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$78,750

3.12% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$203,600

12.9% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Denali Borough, AK had a population of 2.19k people with a median age of 45.3 and a median household income of $78,750. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Denali Borough, AK declined from 2,502 to 2,187, a −12.6% decrease and its median household income grew from $76,364 to $78,750, a 3.12% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Denali Borough, AK are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (12.4%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.47%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.19%), and Other (Non-Hispanic) (1.46%).

None of the households in Denali Borough, AK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.9% of the residents in Denali Borough, AK are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Denali Borough, AK was $203,600, and the homeownership rate was 83.8%.

Most people in Denali Borough, AK walked to work, and the average commute time was 15.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Denali Borough, AK was 2 cars per household.

Denali Borough, AK borders Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK, and Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK.

About the photo: Denali also known as Mount McKinley, is the highest mountain peak in North America, with a summit elevation of 20,310 feet.

Photo by Nic McPhee

United States Alaska

Population & Diversity

Denali Borough, AK is home to a population of 2.19k people, from which 94.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.78% of Denali Borough, AK residents were born outside of the country (192 people).

In 2021, there were 6.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.74k people) in Denali Borough, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 272 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 54 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

94.9%

2021 Citizenship

95.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.9% of Denali Borough, AK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Denali Borough, AK was 95.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Denali Borough, AK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Denali Borough, AK

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.74k ± 432
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
272 ± 133
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
54 ± 43

0.594%

Hispanic Population

13 people

0.594% of the people in Denali Borough, AK are hispanic (13 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Denali Borough, AK as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

8.78%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

192 people

7.99%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

200 people

As of 2021, 8.78% of Denali Borough, AK residents (192 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Denali Borough, AK was 7.99%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Denali Borough, AK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
91 ± 52
Gulf War (1990s)
39 ± 49
Gulf War (2001-)
17 ± 21

Denali Borough, AK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.33 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Denali Borough, AK employs 1.51k people. The largest industries in Denali Borough, AK are Transportation & Warehousing (451 people), Accommodation & Food Services (244 people), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (167 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($145,357), Manufacturing ($127,738), and Utilities ($123,750).

Employment

Occupations

1.51k

2021 Value

± 486

−8.99%

1 Year decline

± 46.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Denali Borough, AK declined at a rate of −8.99%, from 1.66k employees to 1.51k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Denali Borough, AK, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (231 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (186 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (175 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Denali Borough, AK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.51k

2021 Value

± 486

−8.99%

1 Year decline

± 46.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Denali Borough, AK declined at a rate of −8.99%, from 1.66k employees to 1.51k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Denali Borough, AK, are Transportation & Warehousing (451 people), Accommodation & Food Services (244 people), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (167 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Denali Borough, AK, though some of these residents may live in Denali Borough, AK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,861

Median earning men ± $14,102

$17,459

Median earning women ± $4,337

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($150,594), Manufacturing ($127,798), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($93,542).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($64,375), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($37,500), and Public Administration ($36,625).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Alaska. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alaska.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

65
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services
20
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
20
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alaska to other states, or from other states to Alaska.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Alaska product (by dollars) was Electronics with $11B, followed by Crude petroleum ($7.58B) and Meat/seafood ($4.53B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alaska products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$43.1B

2020 Value in Alaska

$68.3B

Projected 2050 Value in Alaska

58.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alaska trade was $43.1B. This is expected to increase 58.3% to $68.3B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alaska trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alaska to other states, or from other states to Alaska.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$8.09B
Texas
$3.13B
Washington
$2.85B

In 2020, the top outbound Alaska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $8.09B, followed by Texas with $3.13B and Washington and $2.85B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alaska shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan are the senators currently representing the state of Alaska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Denali Borough, AK is currently represented by Mary Peltola in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alaska

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Lisa Murkowski

Senator from Alaska

Assumed office on December 20, 2002
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of her father Frank Murkowski, who was elected List of governors of Alaska|Governor of Alaska.

Dan Sullivan

Senator from Alaska

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan are the senators currently representing Alaska.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alaska over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Denali Borough, AK

Mary Peltola

Alaska at-large Representative

Democratic Party

Denali Borough, AK is currently represented by Mary Peltola (Democratic Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Denali Borough, AK have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.483% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.417% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (166k), Some college (150k), and Bachelors Degree (97.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Denali Borough, AK was $203,600 in 2021, which is 0.831 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $233,700 to $203,600, a 12.9% decrease. The homeownership rate in Denali Borough, AK is 83.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Denali Borough, AK have an average commute time of 15.7 minutes, and they walked to work. Car ownership in Denali Borough, AK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$203,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$31,649

$445

Median Property Taxes

±$182

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Denali Borough, AK the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Denali Borough, AK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

83.8%

Homeownership

2021

63.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 83.8% of the housing units in Denali Borough, AK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 82.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Denali Borough, AK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 1

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the tracts in Denali Borough, AK colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$78,750

Median Household Income

± $6,681

531

Number of Households

± 129

In 2021, the median household income of the 531 households in Denali Borough, AK grew to $78,750 from the previous year's value of $76,364.

The following chart displays the households in Denali Borough, AK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Denali Borough, AK is from Alaska.

0.437

2021 Wage GINI in Alaska

0.435

2020 Wage GINI in Alaska

In 2021, the income inequality in Alaska was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.513% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alaska was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alaska in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alaska across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Walked (59.6%)
Drove Alone (26.5%)
Carpooled (8.41%)

In 2021, 59.6% of workers in Denali Borough, AK walked to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (26.5%) and those who carpooled to work (8.41%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

15.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Denali Borough, AK have a shorter commute time (15.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.78% of the workforce in Denali Borough, AK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Denali Borough, AK compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Denali Borough, AK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Denali Borough, AK have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Denali Borough, AK (334 out of 2.13k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Denali Borough, AK is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

86.1% of the population of Denali Borough, AK has health coverage, with 41.4% on employee plans, 4.29% on Medicaid, 7.69% on Medicare, 31.2% on non-group plans, and 1.56% on military or VA plans.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52% were men and 48% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 9.81% under 18 years, 23.4% between 18 and 34 years, 54.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52% were men and 48% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13.9%

Uninsured

41.4%

Employer Coverage

4.29%

Medicaid

7.69%

Medicare

31.2%

Non-Group

1.56%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Denali Borough, AK grew by 7.11% from 12.9% to 13.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Denali Borough, AK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Denali Borough, AK.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 28.4% in Denali Borough, AK.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Denali Borough, AK.

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