Kodiak Island Borough, AK

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2021 Population

13,218

1.23% 1-year decline

US Senator

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Party

US Senator

Dan Sullivan

Republican Party

US Representative

Mary Peltola

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

35.2

1.44% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

7.76%

6.11% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$83,765

5.8% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$311,100

5.42% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Kodiak Island Borough, AK had a population of 13.2k people with a median age of 35.2 and a median household income of $83,765. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Kodiak Island Borough, AK declined from 13,383 to 13,218, a −1.23% decrease and its median household income grew from $79,173 to $83,765, a 5.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kodiak Island Borough, AK are White (Non-Hispanic) (47.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (22%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (11%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (9.13%), and White (Hispanic) (4.98%).

None of the households in Kodiak Island 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.

90.5% of the residents in Kodiak Island Borough, AK are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Kodiak Island Borough, AK was $311,100, and the homeownership rate was 53.8%.

Most people in Kodiak Island Borough, AK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 11.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Kodiak Island Borough, AK was 2 cars per household.

Kodiak Island Borough, AK borders Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK and Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK.

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Population & Diversity

Kodiak Island Borough, AK is home to a population of 13.2k people, from which 90.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 18.9% of Kodiak Island Borough, AK residents were born outside of the country (2.49k people).

In 2021, there were 2.15 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.27k people) in Kodiak Island Borough, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.91k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.45k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

90.5%

2021 Citizenship

87.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 90.5% of Kodiak Island Borough, AK residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Kodiak Island Borough, AK was 87.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kodiak Island Borough, AK

White (Non-Hispanic)
6.27k ± 108
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
2.91k ± 236
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
1.45k ± 205

8.9%

Hispanic Population

1.18k people

8.9% of the people in Kodiak Island Borough, AK are hispanic (1.18k people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

18.9%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.49k people

21.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.85k people

As of 2021, 18.9% of Kodiak Island Borough, AK residents (2.49k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kodiak Island Borough, AK was 21.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
694 ± 248
Vietnam
230 ± 82
Gulf War (1990s)
135 ± 78

Kodiak Island Borough, AK has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 3.02 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kodiak Island Borough, AK employs 6.22k people. The largest industries in Kodiak Island Borough, AK are Manufacturing (1,301 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (676 people), and Public Administration (658 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($168,125), Construction ($71,667), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($69,167).

Employment

Occupations

6.22k

2021 Value

± 593

−2.66%

1 Year decline

± 13.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kodiak Island Borough, AK declined at a rate of −2.66%, from 6.39k employees to 6.22k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kodiak Island Borough, AK, are Production Occupations (866 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (648 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (486 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kodiak Island Borough, AK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

6.22k

2021 Value

± 593

−2.66%

1 Year decline

± 13.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kodiak Island Borough, AK declined at a rate of −2.66%, from 6.39k employees to 6.22k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kodiak Island Borough, AK, are Manufacturing (1,301 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (676 people), and Public Administration (658 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kodiak Island Borough, AK, though some of these residents may live in Kodiak Island Borough, AK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,237

Median earning men ± $9,419

$31,975

Median earning women ± $4,332

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($74,702), Construction ($71,771), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($65,083).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($56,429), Public Administration ($53,438), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($37,532).

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

182
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, and Mining
159
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
86
Manufacturing

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.

Kodiak Island 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 Kodiak Island Borough, AK

Mary Peltola

Alaska at-large Representative

Democratic Party

Kodiak Island 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 Kodiak Island 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 Kodiak Island Borough, AK was $311,100 in 2021, which is 1.27 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $295,100 to $311,100, a 5.42% increase. The homeownership rate in Kodiak Island Borough, AK is 53.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Kodiak Island Borough, AK have an average commute time of 11.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kodiak Island Borough, AK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Kodiak Island Borough, AK is $83,765. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Kodiak Island Borough, AK was Census Tract 5 with a value of $92,734, followed by Census Tract 2 and Census Tract 1, with respective values of $86,000 and $76,875.

Property

$311,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$25,955

$2,377

Median Property Taxes

±$291

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 Kodiak Island Borough, AK the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

53.8%

Homeownership

2021

64.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 53.8% of the housing units in Kodiak Island Borough, AK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 49.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kodiak Island 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 5
Census Tract 2
Census Tract 1

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kodiak Island Borough, AK was Census Tract 5 with a value of $92,734, followed by Census Tract 2 and Census Tract 1, with respective values of $86,000 and $76,875.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Kodiak Island 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.

$83,765

Median Household Income

± $11,023

4.42k

Number of Households

± 436

In 2021, the median household income of the 4.42k households in Kodiak Island Borough, AK grew to $83,765 from the previous year's value of $79,173.

The following chart displays the households in Kodiak Island 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 $100k - $125k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kodiak Island 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 (58.8%)
Carpooled (18.2%)
Worked At Home (6.98%)

In 2021, 58.8% of workers in Kodiak Island Borough, AK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (18.2%) and those who worked at home (6.98%).

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

11.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kodiak Island Borough, AK have a shorter commute time (11.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.699% of the workforce in Kodiak Island Borough, AK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.76% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kodiak Island Borough, AK (1.01k out of 13k 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 Males 18 - 24 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kodiak Island Borough, AK is Native American, followed by Asian and White.

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

87.5% of the population of Kodiak Island Borough, AK has health coverage, with 31.4% on employee plans, 16% on Medicaid, 8.1% on Medicare, 17.3% on non-group plans, and 14.7% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kodiak Island Borough, AK see 812 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.76% decrease from the previous year (890 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1444 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 245 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

812 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kodiak Island Borough, AK

Primary care physicians in Kodiak Island Borough, AK see an average of 812 patients per year. This represents a 8.76% decrease from the previous year (890 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.4% under 18 years, 21.5% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 12% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12.5%

Uninsured

31.4%

Employer Coverage

16%

Medicaid

8.1%

Medicare

17.3%

Non-Group

14.7%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kodiak Island Borough, AK declined by 26% from 16.9% to 12.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kodiak Island 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 Kodiak Island 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 29.2% in Kodiak Island Borough, AK.

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

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