Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK

County

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    2024 Population
    60,413
    US Senator
    Lisa Murkowski
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Dan Sullivan
    Republican Party
    US Representative
    Nick Begich III
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    41.4
    0.241% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    11.8%
    1.71% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $80,538
    3.62% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $323,200
    8.64% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    25,171
    0.547% 1-year growth

    About

    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.

    98.9% of the residents in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in N/A are Alaska Vocational Technical Center (139 degrees awarded in 2024) and Alaska Christian College (13 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK was $323,200, and the homeownership rate was 77%.

    Most people in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK is home to a population of 60.4k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.68% of Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK residents were born outside of the country (2.22k people).

    In 2024, there were 10.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (46.8k people) in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.46k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 3.68k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.9%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.9% of Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      46.8k ± 245
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      4.46k ± 403
    3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      3.68k ± 375
    4.39%
    Hispanic Population
    2.65k people

    In 2024, there were 10.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (46.8k people) in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.46k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 3.68k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    4.39% of the people in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK are hispanic (2.65k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Alaska.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Philippines
      20,816 ± 3,492 people
    2. Korea
      3,557 ± 1,461 people
    3. Mexico
      3,217 ± 1,389 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alaska was Philippines, the natal country of 20,816 Alaska residents, followed by Korea with 3,557 and Mexico with 3,217.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.68%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    2.22k people
    3.88%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    2.32k people

    As of 2024, 3.68% of Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK residents (2.22k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK was 3.88%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      1,848 ± 250
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,141 ± 231
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      514 ± 135

    Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.62 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    88.5% of the population of Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK has health coverage, with 36.1% on employee plans, 20.9% on Medicaid, 13.8% on Medicare, 14.9% on non-group plans, and 2.77% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Kenai Peninsula County, AK see 1,245 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,245 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1349 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 245 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

    1,245 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kenai Peninsula County, AK

    Primary care physicians in Kenai Peninsula County, AK see an average of 1,245 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,245 patients).

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

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    Location of Health Services Facilities

    Health Service Type
    Top 5 Health Facilities Servicing the Greatest Number of Households
    1. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4001

    2. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4002

    3. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4003

    4. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4004

    5. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4005

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.2% 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.

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    Uninsured People

    11.5%
    Uninsured
    36.1%
    Employer Coverage
    20.9%
    Medicaid
    13.8%
    Medicare
    14.9%
    Non-Group
    2.77%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK declined by 1.77% from 11.7% to 11.5%.

    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.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.14 in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK.

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    Health Behaviors

    Indicator

    In 2025, 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 32% in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK.

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    Economy

    The economy of Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK employs 25.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK were Health Care & Social Assistance (4,192 people), Construction (2,711 people), and Public Administration (2,612 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($127,115), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($96,736), and Wholesale Trade ($89,375).

    Employment

    Occupations

    25.2k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,114
    0.547%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.15%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK grew at a rate of 0.547%, from 25k employees to 25.2k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK, are Management Occupations (3,332 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,590 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (2,377 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    25.2k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,114
    0.547%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.15%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK grew at a rate of 0.547%, from 25k employees to 25.2k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,192 people), Construction (2,711 people), and Public Administration (2,612 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.

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    3.6%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 317k people employed in Alaska. This represents a 3.6% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.7%.

    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
    1. 221
      Construction
    2. 190
      Accommodation and Food Services
    3. 150
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $256k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $103k
      Retail Trade
    3. $99.7k
      Transportation and Warehousing

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alaska went to Donald J. Trump with 54.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41.4%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.68%).

    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 Nick Begich III 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 Alaska3
    Assumed office on December 20, 2002
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of her father Frank Murkowski, who was elected Governor of Alaska.
    Dan Sullivan
    Senator from Alaska2
    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.

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    US Representative Elections

    US Representatives from Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK

    Nick Begich III
    District at-large Representative
    Republican Party

    Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK is currently represented by Nick Begich III (Republican 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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK awarded 152 degrees. The student population of Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 242 male students and 73 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK are White (69 and 45.4%), American Indian or Alaska Native (47 and 30.9%), Two or More Races (17 and 11.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (8 and 5.26%).

    The largest universities in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK by number of degrees awarded are Alaska Vocational Technical Center (139 and 91.4%) and Alaska Christian College (13 and 8.55%).

    The most popular majors in N/A are Welding Technology (29 and 19.1%), Diesel Mechanics Technology (28 and 18.4%), and HVAC Maintenance (17 and 11.2%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 315 students enrolled in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK, 76.8% men and 23.2% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in N/A with N/A records, of which N/A% were women and N/A% men.

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    Completions

    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Alaska Vocational Technical Center
      139 degrees awarded
    2. Alaska Christian College
      13 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Alaska Vocational Technical Center with 139 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 111 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK, which is 2.71 times more than the 41 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 69 degrees mean that there were 1.47 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 47 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($9,346) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($394) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK was $323,200 in 2024, which is 0.971 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $297,500 to $323,200, a 8.64% increase. The homeownership rate in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK is 77%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK have an average commute time of 20.7 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.

    In 2025, 18.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.71%.

    Housing

    Property

    $323,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$8,421
    $18,771
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$853

    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 $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    77%
    Homeownership
    2024
    70.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 77% of the housing units in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.8%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $80,538
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,216
    24.4k
    Number of Households
    ± 990

    In 2024, the median household income of the 24.4k households in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK grew to $80,538 from the previous year's value of $77,722.

    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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK is from Alaska.
    0.437
    2024 Wage GINI in Alaska
    0.432
    2023 Wage GINI in Alaska

    In 2024, the income inequality in Alaska was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.31% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alaska was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (65.9%)
    2. Carpooled (12.3%)
    3. Worked At Home (10.5%)

    In 2024, 65.9% of workers in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.3%) and those who worked at home (10.5%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    20.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.2% of the workforce in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    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.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 18.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.71%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    11.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK (6.97k out of 59k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

    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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 12.1% of the children was living in poverty in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.7%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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