Kenai, AK Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Kenai?
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There are 7,477 residents in Kenai, with a median age of 34.2. Of this, 50.96% are males and 49.04% are females. US-born citizens make up 94.3% of the resident pool in Kenai, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.45%. Additionally, 1.24% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 5,605 people in Kenai currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 5,605 people in Kenai currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 7,477 | 0.3% |
| Male Population | 3,810 | 0.2% |
| Female Population | 3,667 | 0.5% |
Male population 50.96%
Female population 49.04%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34.2 | -3.1% |
| Citizen US Born | 7,051 | 0.7% |
| Citizen not US Born | 333 | -9.5% |
| Not Citizen | 93 | 13.4% |
Citizen US Born 94.3%
Citizen not US Born 4.45%
Not Citizen 1.24%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 59 | 0.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,236 | 13.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 164 | 46.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 289 | 37.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 5,605 | -4.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.8%
Moved from Same County 16.81%
Moved from Same State 2.23%
Moved from Different State 3.93%
Same House as Last Year 76.23%
What are the employment statistics in Kenai?
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White-collar workers make up 71.34% of the working population in Kenai, while blue-collar employees account for 28.66%. There are also 468 entrepreneurs in Kenai (13.56% of the workforce); 1,779 workers employed in private companies (51.55%); and 751 people working in governmental institutions (21.76%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 2,462 | 3.0% |
| Blue Collar | 989 | 19.7% |
White Collar 71.34%
Blue Collar 28.66%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 468 | 16.1% |
| Private Companies | 1,779 | 6.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 751 | 8.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 453 | 0.7% |
Self Employees 13.56%
Private Companies 51.55%
Governmental Workers 21.76%
Not for Profit Companies 13.13%
How many households are there in Kenai?
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There are a total of 2,870 households in Kenai, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 56.48% of these Kenai households, while non-family units account for the remaining 43.52%. Additionally, 30.35% of households have children and 69.65% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 2,870 | -0.6% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | 0.4% |
| Family Households | 1,621 | 1.0% |
| Non-family Households | 1,249 | -2.5% |
Family Households 56.48%
Non-family Households 43.52%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 871 | 10.8% |
| Households without Children | 1,999 | -4.8% |
Households with Children 30.35%
Households without Children 69.65%
What are the median and average incomes in Kenai?
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The average annual household income in Kenai is $91,306, while the median household income sits at $77,335 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $90,278, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $81,500. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $57,083 and $43,859, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $91,306 | 11.2% |
| Median Household Income | $77,335 | 9.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,125 | 12.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 6,185 | -1.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Kenai?
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There are 3,243 housing units in Kenai, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1981. Of the 2,870 occupied housing units in Kenai, 63.38% are owner-occupied, while 36.62% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.64% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $256,800. In general, housing costs reach $1,181 per month in Kenai.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.64% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $256,800. In general, housing costs reach $1,181 per month in Kenai.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 3,243 | 0.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1981 | 0.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 48 | 29.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 60 | -7.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 572 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 826 | -12.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 889 | 6.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 286 | -4.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 243 | 25.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 319 | 15.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,870 | -0.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,819 | -1.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,051 | 1.1% |
Owner Occupied 63.38%
Renter Occupied 36.62%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,194 | 0.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 625 | -5.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $256,800 | 10.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $233,000 | -0.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,181 | 3.1% |
With Mortgage 65.64%
Without Mortgage 34.36%
What is the level of education in Kenai?
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Approximately 43.88% of the population in Kenai holds a high school degree (that's 2,487 residents), while 29.3% have attained a college certificate (1,747 locals) and 10.39% have a bachelor's degree (589 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 120 | 17.6% |
| Some High School | 2,487 | 6.3% |
| Some College | 1,747 | -11.3% |
| Associate Degree | 361 | 18.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 589 | 10.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 450 | -3.2% |
No High School 2.12%
Some High School 43.88%
Some College 29.3%
Associate Degree 6.37%
Bachelor's Degree 10.39%
Graduate Degree 7.94%
What is the marital status of Kenai residents?
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A total of 2,142 people in Kenai have never been married (which represents 36.23% of the total population), while 2,749 of them are wedded (46.5%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 85 (1.44%) and 779 (13.18%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 2,142 | 13.9% |
| Married | 2,749 | -2.3% |
| Separated | 85 | -19.8% |
| Widowed | 242 | -23.9% |
| Divorced | 779 | -3.1% |
Never Married 36.23%
Married 46.5%
Separated 1.44%
Widowed 4.09%
Divorced 13.18%
What are the most common means of transportation in Kenai?
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The top three means of transportation people in Kenai use to get to work are: car, walking and taxi cab. A total of 2,740 residents commute by car, 190 prefer going to work by walking and 22 by taxi cab.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,740 | 7.2% |
| TaxiCab | 22 | 15.8% |
| Walk | 190 | 82.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Kenai by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.