Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK

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2021 Population

58,711

0.167% 1-year decline

US Senator

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Party

US Senator

Dan Sullivan

Republican Party

US Representative

Mary Peltola

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

41.4

1.22% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

11.9%

6.54% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$70,609

1.97% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$249,100

1.51% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

24,679

0.0446% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK had a population of 58.7k people with a median age of 41.4 and a median household income of $70,609. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK declined from 58,809 to 58,711, a −0.167% decrease and its median household income grew from $69,245 to $70,609, a 1.97% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.7%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (7.41%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.97%), White (Hispanic) (2%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.79%).

None of the households in Kenai Peninsula 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.

98.8% of the residents in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK are Alaska Vocational Technical Center (90 degrees awarded in 2021) and Alaska Christian College (11 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK was $249,100, and the homeownership rate was 76.5%.

Most people in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK was 2 cars per household.

Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK borders Anchorage Municipality, AK, Bethel Census Area, AK, Kodiak Island Borough, AK, Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK, and Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK.

United States Alaska

Population & Diversity

Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK is home to a population of 58.7k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.23% of Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK residents were born outside of the country (1.89k people).

In 2021, there were 10.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (46.2k people) in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.35k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 3.51k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.8%

2021 Citizenship

98.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.8% of Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK

White (Non-Hispanic)
46.2k ± 418
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
4.35k ± 335
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.51k ± 412

4.36%

Hispanic Population

2.56k people

4.36% of the people in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK are hispanic (2.56k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Alaska.

Most Common Origin

Philippines
20,618 ± 3,476 people
Thailand
3,480 ± 1,445 people
Mexico
3,321 ± 1,412 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alaska was Philippines, the natal country of 20,618 Alaska residents, followed by Thailand with 3,480 and Mexico with 3,321.

Foreign-Born Population

3.23%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.89k people

3.13%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.84k people

As of 2021, 3.23% of Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK residents (1.89k 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 Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK was 3.13%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,967 ± 259
Gulf War (2001-)
967 ± 210
Gulf War (1990s)
590 ± 150

Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.03 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK employs 24.7k people. The largest industries in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,367 people), Retail Trade (2,558 people), and Public Administration (2,242 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($108,846), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($83,324), and Utilities ($74,917).

Males in Alaska have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $59,604. The income inequality in Alaska (measured using the Gini index) is 0.437, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

24.7k

2021 Value

± 1,072

0.0446%

1 Year growth

± 6.08%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK grew at a rate of 0.0446%, from 24.7k employees to 24.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK, are Management Occupations (2,985 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,597 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (1,931 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

24.7k

2021 Value

± 1,072

0.0446%

1 Year growth

± 6.08%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK grew at a rate of 0.0446%, from 24.7k employees to 24.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,367 people), Retail Trade (2,558 people), and Public Administration (2,242 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK, though some of these residents may live in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,733

Median earning men ± $1,908

$36,910

Median earning women ± $2,178

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($91,425), Information ($88,542), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($73,042).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($67,696), Information ($65,270), and Construction ($60,089).

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

821
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
425
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services
339
Retail Trade

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$432k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$204k
Manufacturing
$109k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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.

Kenai Peninsula 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 Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK

Mary Peltola

Alaska at-large Representative

Democratic Party

Kenai Peninsula 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 Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK awarded 101 degrees. The student population of Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 226 male students and 111 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK are White (54 and 53.5%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (22 and 21.8%), Two or More Races (14 and 13.9%), and Unknown (5 and 4.95%).

The largest universities in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK by number of degrees awarded are Alaska Vocational Technical Center (90 and 89.1%) and Alaska Christian College (11 and 10.9%).

The most popular majors in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK are Welding Technology (19 and 18.8%), Diesel Mechanics Technology (17 and 16.8%), and General Administrative Assistant & Secretarial Science (11 and 10.9%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 337 students enrolled in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK, 67.1% men and 32.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in American Indian or Alaska Native with 133 records, of which 48.1% were women and 51.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Welding Technology
19 degrees awarded
Diesel Mechanics Technology
17 degrees awarded
General Administrative Assistant & Secretarial Science
11 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK was Welding Technology with 19 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Alaska Vocational Technical Center
90 degrees awarded
Alaska Christian College
11 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Alaska Vocational Technical Center with 90 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 74 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK, which is 2.74 times more than the 27 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 54 degrees mean that there were 2.45 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 22 degrees awarded.

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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($8,300) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($194) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($80) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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 Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK was $249,100 in 2021, which is 1.02 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $245,400 to $249,100, a 1.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK is 76.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK have an average commute time of 20.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK is $70,609. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK was Census Tract 9 with a value of $87,833, followed by Census Tract 3 and Census Tract 4, with respective values of $83,750 and $80,500.

In 2022, 18.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.17%.

Housing

Property

$249,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,034

$17,419

Median Property Taxes

±$830

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 Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

76.5%

Homeownership

2021

70.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 76.5% of the housing units in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.3%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9
Census Tract 3
Census Tract 4

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK was Census Tract 9 with a value of $87,833, followed by Census Tract 3 and Census Tract 4, with respective values of $83,750 and $80,500.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Kenai Peninsula 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.

$70,609

Median Household Income

± $2,701

22.8k

Number of Households

± 1,001

In 2021, the median household income of the 22.8k households in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK grew to $70,609 from the previous year's value of $69,245.

The following chart displays the households in Kenai Peninsula 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 Kenai Peninsula 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

Drove Alone (69.8%)
Carpooled (10%)
Worked At Home (8.95%)

In 2021, 69.8% of workers in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10%) and those who worked at home (8.95%).

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

20.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK have a shorter commute time (20.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.65% of the workforce in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kenai Peninsula 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 Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 18.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.17%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

11.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK (6.82k out of 57.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 35 - 44.

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

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 14.7% of the children was living in poverty in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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

87.2% of the population of Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK has health coverage, with 38.8% on employee plans, 21% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 2.88% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK see 1305 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.88% decrease from the previous year (1330 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1449 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 311 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.3% were men and 48.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,305 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK

Primary care physicians in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK see an average of 1,305 patients per year. This represents a 1.88% decrease from the previous year (1,330 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.3% were men and 48.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12.8%

Uninsured

38.8%

Employer Coverage

21%

Medicaid

13.4%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

2.88%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK declined by 7.85% from 13.9% to 12.8%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 60.4 in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Kenai Peninsula 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 27.4% in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK.

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

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