Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK

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Kenai Peninsula Borough Overview

59,235
TOTAL POPULATION
31,086
MALE POPULATION
28,149
FEMALE POPULATION
110.43
MALES / 100 FEMALES
90.55
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$40,720
PER CAPITA INCOME
$101,126
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$76,272
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
34.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
65.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,653
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
27,386
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Kenai Peninsula Borough Area Codes

Race in Kenai Peninsula Borough

The most populous races in Kenai Peninsula Borough are White / Caucasian (47,151 | 79.6%), Two or more Races (5,022 | 8.5%), and Native / Alaskan (4,389 | 7.4%).
Race in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Race# Population% Population
Asian1,0211.7%
Black / African American4240.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific2220.4%
Hispanic or Latino2,6234.4%
Native / Alaskan4,3897.4%
White / Caucasian47,15179.6%
Two or more Races5,0228.5%
Some other Race1,0061.7%
Total59,235100.0%

Ancestry in Kenai Peninsula Borough

The most populous ancestries reported in Kenai Peninsula Borough are German (11,134 | 18.8%), English (7,711 | 13.0%), Irish (6,518 | 11.0%), Norwegian (2,350 | 4.0%), and Scottish (2,035 | 3.4%), together accounting for 50.2% of all Kenai Peninsula Borough residents.
Ancestry in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan30.0%
African140.0%
Alaska Native1,4102.4%
Alaskan Athabascan1,6662.8%
Aleut9621.6%
American2,0243.4%
Apache570.1%
Arab1030.2%
Armenian50.0%
Australian170.0%
Austrian1760.3%
Belgian540.1%
Bhutanese3280.5%
Blackfeet920.2%
Bolivian30.0%
Brazilian30.0%
British3620.6%
Burmese1870.3%
Canadian1270.2%
Celtic220.0%
Central American1340.2%
Cherokee5911.0%
Chinese110.0%
Chippewa420.1%
Choctaw2140.4%
Colombian730.1%
Comanche50.0%
Cree320.1%
Creek30.0%
Croatian520.1%
Crow170.0%
Cuban1030.2%
Czech3170.5%
Czechoslovakian280.1%
Danish6371.1%
Dominican620.1%
Dutch1,0771.8%
Dutch West Indian530.1%
Eastern European580.1%
Ecuadorian220.0%
English7,71113.0%
Estonian70.0%
European2,0163.4%
Finnish3760.6%
French1,5622.6%
French American Indian10.0%
French Canadian5340.9%
German11,13418.8%
Ghanaian60.0%
Greek840.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro1640.3%
Honduran330.1%
Hungarian330.1%
Icelander370.1%
Indian (Asian)2080.4%
Inupiat8511.4%
Iranian170.0%
Irish6,51811.0%
Iroquois670.1%
Italian1,3832.3%
Jamaican80.0%
Korean8011.3%
Latvian70.0%
Lebanese90.0%
Lithuanian750.1%
Lumbee680.1%
Luxembourger20.0%
Mexican1,5702.6%
Moroccan410.1%
Native Hawaiian1580.3%
Navajo20.0%
New Zealander500.1%
Nicaraguan660.1%
Northern European2730.5%
Norwegian2,3504.0%
Pakistani160.0%
Panamanian290.1%
Peruvian40.0%
Polish1,7623.0%
Portuguese1380.2%
Pueblo30.0%
Puerto Rican1420.2%
Puget Sound Salish100.0%
Romanian330.1%
Russian9901.7%
Salvadoran60.0%
Samoan540.1%
Scandinavian6091.0%
Scotch-Irish6361.1%
Scottish2,0353.4%
Seminole40.0%
Serbian40.0%
Shoshone50.0%
Sioux580.1%
Slavic280.1%
Slovak500.1%
Slovene40.0%
South American1220.2%
South American Indian560.1%
Spaniard890.2%
Spanish1600.3%
Sri Lankan520.1%
Subsaharan African480.1%
Sudanese20.0%
Swedish1,2022.0%
Swiss2590.4%
Syrian300.1%
Thai210.0%
Tlingit-Haida3570.6%
Tongan130.0%
Tsimshian550.1%
Turkish70.0%
Ukrainian1200.2%
Ute930.2%
Venezuelan200.0%
Vietnamese330.1%
Welsh4570.8%
Yaqui40.0%
Yugoslavian200.0%
Yup'ik8321.4%
Zimbabwean190.0%
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Immigrants in Kenai Peninsula Borough

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Kenai Peninsula Borough came from Asia (837 | 1.4%), Europe (540 | 0.9%), South Eastern Asia (498 | 0.8%), Philippines (440 | 0.7%), and Latin America (375 | 0.6%), together accounting for 4.5% of all Kenai Peninsula Borough residents.
Immigrants in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan70.0%
Africa270.1%
Asia8371.4%
Australia680.1%
Bangladesh330.1%
Bolivia30.0%
Brazil260.0%
Canada2560.4%
Caribbean920.2%
Central America2260.4%
China770.1%
Colombia50.0%
Cuba410.1%
Czechoslovakia50.0%
Dominican Republic20.0%
Eastern Africa50.0%
Eastern Asia2360.4%
Eastern Europe1740.3%
England300.1%
Ethiopia40.0%
Europe5400.9%
France490.1%
Germany1110.2%
Ghana170.0%
Honduras450.1%
India120.0%
Iran270.1%
Ireland130.0%
Jamaica10.0%
Japan970.2%
Kenya10.0%
Korea620.1%
Kuwait210.0%
Latin America3750.6%
Latvia40.0%
Mexico1520.3%
Netherlands190.0%
Northern Europe1620.3%
Norway380.1%
Oceania1280.2%
Panama290.1%
Peru30.0%
Philippines4400.7%
Poland230.0%
Portugal80.0%
Romania230.0%
Russia810.1%
Scotland190.0%
South America570.1%
South Central Asia790.1%
South Eastern Asia4980.8%
Southern Europe80.0%
Sweden380.1%
Switzerland170.0%
Thailand160.0%
Turkey30.0%
Ukraine360.1%
Venezuela200.0%
Vietnam420.1%
Western Africa220.0%
Western Asia240.0%
Western Europe1960.3%
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Sex and Age in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Sex and Age in Kenai Peninsula Borough

The most populous age groups in Kenai Peninsula Borough are 60 to 64 Years (2,491 | 8.0%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (2,282 | 8.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,738 (5.6%)1,627 (5.8%)
5 to 9 Years1,734 (5.6%)1,830 (6.5%)
10 to 14 Years2,099 (6.8%)1,778 (6.3%)
15 to 19 Years1,822 (5.9%)1,811 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years1,791 (5.8%)1,360 (4.8%)
25 to 29 Years1,992 (6.4%)1,573 (5.6%)
30 to 34 Years1,951 (6.3%)1,868 (6.6%)
35 to 39 Years2,059 (6.6%)1,692 (6.0%)
40 to 44 Years1,942 (6.2%)1,619 (5.8%)
45 to 49 Years1,827 (5.9%)1,656 (5.9%)
50 to 54 Years1,850 (5.9%)1,758 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years2,076 (6.7%)2,004 (7.1%)
60 to 64 Years2,491 (8.0%)2,282 (8.1%)
65 to 69 Years2,225 (7.2%)2,036 (7.2%)
70 to 74 Years1,672 (5.4%)1,473 (5.2%)
75 to 79 Years961 (3.1%)952 (3.4%)
80 to 84 Years468 (1.5%)337 (1.2%)
85 Years and over388 (1.3%)493 (1.8%)
Total31,086 (100.0%)28,149 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Median Family Size in Kenai Peninsula Borough

The median family size in Kenai Peninsula Borough is 3.19 persons per family, with single female/mother families (1,815 | 13.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.44 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (11,143 | 81.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.15 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple11,143 (81.1%)3.15
Single Male/Father783 (5.7%)3.17
Single Female/Mother1,815 (13.2%)3.44
Total Families13,741 (100.0%)3.19

Median Household Size in Kenai Peninsula Borough

The median household size in Kenai Peninsula Borough is 2.48 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,815 | 7.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.91 persons per household. non-family households (9,460 | 40.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.25 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple11,143 (48.0%)3.22
Single Male/Father783 (3.4%)3.60
Single Female/Mother1,815 (7.8%)3.91
Non-family9,460 (40.8%)1.25
Total Households23,201 (100.0%)2.48

Household Size by Marriage Status in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Out of a total of 23,201 households in Kenai Peninsula Borough, 13,741 (59.2%) are family households, while 9,460 (40.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 6,934, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 7,606.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-7,606 (32.8%)
2-Person Households6,934 (29.9%)1,538 (6.6%)
3-Person Households2,591 (11.2%)281 (1.2%)
4-Person Households2,110 (9.1%)31 (0.1%)
5-Person Households1,277 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households556 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households273 (1.2%)4 (0.0%)
Total13,741 (59.2%)9,460 (40.8%)

Female Fertility in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Fertility by Age in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Average fertility rate in Kenai Peninsula Borough is 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 93.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 82.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years447 (82.0%)93.0
35 to 50 years98 (18.0%)18.0
Total545 (100.0%)45.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kenai Peninsula Borough

78.2% of women with births (545) in Kenai Peninsula Borough are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 35.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 18.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years363 (81.2%)84 (18.8%)
35 to 50 years63 (64.3%)35 (35.7%)
Total426 (78.2%)119 (21.8%)

Fertility by Education in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Average fertility rate in Kenai Peninsula Borough is 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 99.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 21.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 34.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School40 (7.3%)21.0
High School Diploma188 (34.5%)58.0
College or Associate's Degree136 (24.9%)35.0
Bachelor's Degree71 (13.0%)37.0
Graduate Degree110 (20.2%)99.0
Total545 (100.0%)45.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kenai Peninsula Borough

21.8% of women with births in Kenai Peninsula Borough are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 94.6% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 82.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School7 (17.5%)33 (82.5%)
High School Diploma171 (91.0%)17 (9.0%)
College or Associate's Degree92 (67.6%)44 (32.4%)
Bachelor's Degree52 (73.2%)19 (26.8%)
Graduate Degree104 (94.6%)6 (5.4%)
Total426 (78.2%)119 (21.8%)

Income in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Income Overview in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Per Capita Income in Kenai Peninsula Borough is $40,720, while median incomes of families and households are $101,126 and $76,272 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income59,235$40,720
Median Family Income13,741$101,126
Mean Family Income13,741$123,731
Median Household Income23,201$76,272
Mean Household Income23,201$99,127
Income Deficit13,741$9,653
Wage / Income Gap (%)59,23534.67%
Wage / Income Gap ($)59,23565.33¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index59,2350.45

Earnings by Sex in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Average Earnings in Kenai Peninsula Borough are $43,860, $54,115 for men and $35,351 for women, a difference of 34.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Kenai Peninsula Borough
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male16,452 (55.1%)$54,115
Female13,418 (44.9%)$35,351
Total29,870 (100.0%)$43,860

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kenai Peninsula Borough

The most common earnings brackets in Kenai Peninsula Borough are $100,000+ for men (3,527 | 21.4%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (1,549 | 11.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kenai Peninsula Borough
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less658 (4.0%)827 (6.2%)
$2,500 to $4,999543 (3.3%)693 (5.2%)
$5,000 to $7,499343 (2.1%)549 (4.1%)
$7,500 to $9,999263 (1.6%)325 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $12,499390 (2.4%)588 (4.4%)
$12,500 to $14,999471 (2.9%)576 (4.3%)
$15,000 to $17,499514 (3.1%)569 (4.2%)
$17,500 to $19,999319 (1.9%)276 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,499289 (1.8%)336 (2.5%)
$22,500 to $24,999262 (1.6%)373 (2.8%)
$25,000 to $29,999694 (4.2%)652 (4.9%)
$30,000 to $34,999822 (5.0%)884 (6.6%)
$35,000 to $39,999811 (4.9%)688 (5.1%)
$40,000 to $44,999779 (4.7%)685 (5.1%)
$45,000 to $49,999450 (2.7%)688 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $54,999777 (4.7%)543 (4.1%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,404 (8.5%)986 (7.3%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,015 (6.2%)793 (5.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,121 (12.9%)1,549 (11.5%)
$100,000+3,527 (21.4%)838 (6.2%)
Total16,452 (100.0%)13,418 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Average earnings in Kenai Peninsula Borough are $59,215 for men and $39,673 for women, a difference of 33.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $86,364, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $39,500. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $72,250, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $30,882.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$39,500$30,882
High School Diploma$51,043$32,813
College or Associate's Degree$59,294$38,991
Bachelor's Degree$65,286$39,724
Graduate Degree$86,364$72,250
Total$59,215$39,673

Family Income in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Family Income Brackets in Kenai Peninsula Borough

According to the Kenai Peninsula Borough family income data, there are 3,573 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 137 families (1.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003162.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991371.0%
$15,000 to $24,9994813.5%
$25,000 to $34,9997015.1%
$35,000 to $49,9991,0317.5%
$50,000 to $74,9991,99214.5%
$75,000 to $99,9992,06115.0%
$100,000 to $149,9993,57326.0%
$150,000 to $199,9991,53911.2%
$200,000+1,91013.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kenai Peninsula Borough

4-person families (2,079 | 15.1%) account for the highest median family income in Kenai Peninsula Borough with $135,987 per family, while 2-person families (7,488 | 54.5%) have the highest median income of $44,769 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families7,488 (54.5%)$89,538
3-Person Families2,368 (17.2%)$117,216
4-Person Families2,079 (15.1%)$135,987
5-Person Families1,175 (8.6%)$109,102
6-Person Families425 (3.1%)$102,917
7+ Person Families206 (1.5%)$76,563
Total13,741 (100.0%)$101,126

Family Income by Number of Earners in Kenai Peninsula Borough

The median family income in Kenai Peninsula Borough is $101,126, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,464) having the highest median family income of $151,250, while families with no earners (2,658) have the lowest median family income of $58,140, accounting for 10.6% and 19.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners2,658 (19.3%)$58,140
1 Earner4,256 (31.0%)$82,143
2 Earners5,363 (39.0%)$121,830
3+ Earners1,464 (10.6%)$151,250
Total13,741 (100.0%)$101,126

Household Income in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Household Income Brackets in Kenai Peninsula Borough

With 4,292 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Kenai Peninsula Borough, accounting for 18.5% of all households. In contrast, only 742 households (3.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,2065.2%
$10,000 to $14,9997423.2%
$15,000 to $24,9991,7867.7%
$25,000 to $34,9991,5546.7%
$35,000 to $49,9992,43610.5%
$50,000 to $74,9993,68915.9%
$75,000 to $99,9993,17913.7%
$100,000 to $149,9994,29218.5%
$150,000 to $199,9991,9958.6%
$200,000+2,2979.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Kenai Peninsula Borough

The median household income in Kenai Peninsula Borough is $76,272, with the highest median household income of $92,792 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 6,137 households (26.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $54,270, with 7,062 households (30.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years727 (3.1%)$61,507
25 to 44 Years6,137 (26.5%)$92,792
45 to 64 Years9,275 (40.0%)$83,513
65+ Years7,062 (30.4%)$54,270
Total23,201 (100.0%)$76,272

Poverty in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kenai Peninsula Borough

With 11.4% poverty level for males and 13.7% for females among the residents of Kenai Peninsula Borough, 18 to 24 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 466 males (19.3%) and 104 females (24.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years211 (12.8%)321 (19.8%)
5 Years45 (14.1%)86 (24.1%)
6 to 11 Years328 (15.9%)359 (18.0%)
12 to 14 Years141 (10.4%)165 (13.2%)
15 Years31 (8.2%)104 (24.7%)
16 and 17 Years80 (11.1%)178 (24.2%)
18 to 24 Years466 (19.3%)201 (10.4%)
25 to 34 Years349 (9.5%)620 (18.1%)
35 to 44 Years537 (14.4%)380 (11.5%)
45 to 54 Years223 (6.2%)365 (10.7%)
55 to 64 Years424 (9.4%)641 (15.0%)
65 to 74 Years499 (13.0%)281 (8.1%)
75 Years and over97 (5.5%)133 (7.9%)
Total3,431 (11.4%)3,834 (13.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kenai Peninsula Borough

According to the poverty statistics in Kenai Peninsula Borough, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 75 years and over are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.5% of males and 92.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,432 (87.2%)1,298 (80.2%)
5 Years275 (85.9%)271 (75.9%)
6 to 11 Years1,739 (84.1%)1,633 (82.0%)
12 to 14 Years1,215 (89.6%)1,081 (86.8%)
15 Years347 (91.8%)317 (75.3%)
16 and 17 Years643 (88.9%)557 (75.8%)
18 to 24 Years1,949 (80.7%)1,731 (89.6%)
25 to 34 Years3,335 (90.5%)2,801 (81.9%)
35 to 44 Years3,198 (85.6%)2,930 (88.5%)
45 to 54 Years3,352 (93.8%)3,044 (89.3%)
55 to 64 Years4,076 (90.6%)3,644 (85.0%)
65 to 74 Years3,350 (87.0%)3,195 (91.9%)
75 Years and over1,668 (94.5%)1,562 (92.1%)
Total26,579 (88.6%)24,064 (86.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kenai Peninsula Borough

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Kenai Peninsula Borough show that 4.5% or 497 of the total 11,143 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 25.9%, comprising of 38 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.0%, which includes 86 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kenai Peninsula Borough
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children6,831 (96.3%)264 (3.7%)
1 or 2 Children2,730 (97.0%)86 (3.0%)
3 or 4 Children976 (89.9%)109 (10.1%)
5 or more Children109 (74.2%)38 (25.9%)
Total10,646 (95.5%)497 (4.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kenai Peninsula Borough

According to the poverty data in Kenai Peninsula Borough, 4.7% or 37 single-father households and 22.8% or 414 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 15 households (17.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 110 households (57.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kenai Peninsula Borough
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children14 (4.0%)67 (9.9%)
1 or 2 Children8 (2.3%)237 (25.0%)
3 or 4 Children15 (17.9%)110 (57.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total37 (4.7%)414 (22.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kenai Peninsula Borough

The poverty data for Kenai Peninsula Borough shows that 497 of the married-couple family households (4.5%) and 451 of the single-parent households (17.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 38 households (25.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 125 household (45.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kenai Peninsula Borough
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children264 (3.7%)81 (7.9%)
1 or 2 Children86 (3.0%)245 (18.9%)
3 or 4 Children109 (10.1%)125 (45.6%)
5 or more Children38 (25.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total497 (4.5%)451 (17.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Employment by Class of Employer in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Among the 24,511 employed individuals in Kenai Peninsula Borough, private company employees (12,627 | 51.5%), not-for-profit organizations (3,002 | 12.2%), and local government employees (2,617 | 10.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees12,62751.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,5166.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2,0798.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations3,00212.2%
Local Government Employees2,61710.7%
State Government Employees1,3265.4%
Federal Government Employees1,2155.0%
Unpaid Family Workers1290.5%
Total24,511100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Kenai Peninsula Borough

According to the labor force statistics for Kenai Peninsula Borough, out of the total population over 16 years of age (47,627), 57.5% or 27,386 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.2% or 1,972 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 80.8% or 5,730 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.4% or 205 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,115 (39.4%)205 (18.4%)
20 to 24 Years2,474 (78.5%)324 (13.1%)
25 to 29 Years2,595 (72.8%)280 (10.8%)
30 to 34 Years2,952 (77.3%)180 (6.1%)
35 to 44 Years5,477 (74.9%)444 (8.1%)
45 to 54 Years5,730 (80.8%)218 (3.8%)
55 to 59 Years2,770 (67.9%)86 (3.1%)
60 to 64 Years2,525 (52.9%)114 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,533 (20.7%)106 (6.9%)
75 Years and over198 (5.5%)28 (14.1%)
Total27,386 (57.5%)1,972 (7.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kenai Peninsula Borough

According to labor force statistics for Kenai Peninsula Borough, 72.0% of individuals (22,061) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (30,640) are in the labor force, with 6.0% or 1,324 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 83.0% or 6,707 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.0% or 652 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School813 (45.3%)138 (7.7%)
High School Diploma6,377 (63.8%)510 (5.1%)
College / Associate Degree8,151 (75.7%)861 (8.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher6,707 (83.0%)339 (4.2%)
Total22,061 (72.0%)1,838 (6.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kenai Peninsula Borough are Management (3,144 | 12.5%), Community & Social Service (2,933 | 11.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,884 | 7.5%), Education Instruction & Library (1,687 | 6.7%), and Health Technologists (1,405 | 5.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kenai Peninsula Borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (88.8%), Computers & Mathematics (83.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (80.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (76.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (71.8%), and Health Technologists (69.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Kenai Peninsula Borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,744 (55.5%)1,400 (44.5%)
Business & Financial252 (39.0%)395 (61.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science953 (80.1%)236 (19.9%)
Computers & Mathematics244 (83.3%)49 (16.7%)
Architecture & Engineering438 (88.8%)55 (11.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science271 (67.2%)132 (32.8%)
Community & Social Service 920 (31.4%)2,013 (68.6%)
Education, Arts & Media302 (39.0%)472 (61.0%)
Legal Services & Support32 (34.0%)62 (66.0%)
Education Instruction & Library398 (23.6%)1,289 (76.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment188 (49.7%)190 (50.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating531 (28.2%)1,353 (71.8%)
Health Technologists424 (30.2%)981 (69.8%)
Total (Category)4,400 (44.9%)5,397 (55.1%)
Total (Overall)13,812 (54.7%)11,415 (45.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Kenai Peninsula Borough are Food Preparation & Serving (1,482 | 5.9%), Healthcare Support (1,225 | 4.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (766 | 3.0%), Security & Protection (760 | 3.0%), and Personal Care & Service (496 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Kenai Peninsula Borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (70.6%), Security & Protection (69.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (68.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (82.9%), Personal Care & Service (68.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (42.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Kenai Peninsula Borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support209 (17.1%)1,016 (82.9%)
Security & Protection529 (69.6%)231 (30.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention265 (68.6%)121 (31.4%)
Law Enforcement264 (70.6%)110 (29.4%)
Food Preparation & Serving851 (57.4%)631 (42.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance475 (62.0%)291 (38.0%)
Personal Care & Service155 (31.2%)341 (68.8%)
Total (Category)2,219 (46.9%)2,510 (53.1%)
Total (Overall)13,812 (54.7%)11,415 (45.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Kenai Peninsula Borough are Office & Administration (2,421 | 9.6%), and Sales & Related (1,520 | 6.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Kenai Peninsula Borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related670 (44.1%)850 (55.9%)
Office & Administration484 (20.0%)1,937 (80.0%)
Total (Category)1,154 (29.3%)2,787 (70.7%)
Total (Overall)13,812 (54.7%)11,415 (45.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Kenai Peninsula Borough are Construction & Extraction (2,078 | 8.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (996 | 4.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (562 | 2.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Kenai Peninsula Borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry486 (86.5%)76 (13.5%)
Construction & Extraction2,040 (98.2%)38 (1.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair965 (96.9%)31 (3.1%)
Total (Category)3,491 (96.0%)145 (4.0%)
Total (Overall)13,812 (54.7%)11,415 (45.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Kenai Peninsula Borough are Production (1,190 | 4.7%), Transportation (1,094 | 4.3%), and Material Moving (840 | 3.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Kenai Peninsula Borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Production959 (80.6%)231 (19.4%)
Transportation933 (85.3%)161 (14.7%)
Material Moving656 (78.1%)184 (21.9%)
Total (Category)2,548 (81.6%)576 (18.4%)
Total (Overall)13,812 (54.7%)11,415 (45.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Employment Industries in Kenai Peninsula Borough

The major employment industries in Kenai Peninsula Borough include Health Care & Social Assistance (4,298 | 17.0%), Retail Trade (2,468 | 9.8%), Public Administration (2,344 | 9.3%), Educational Services (2,307 | 9.1%), and Construction (2,240 | 8.9%).
Employment Industries in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Employment Industries by Sex in Kenai Peninsula Borough

The Kenai Peninsula Borough industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (91.3%), Construction (89.0%), and Administrative & Support (85.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (79.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (74.8%), and Educational Services (73.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Kenai Peninsula Borough
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting718 (82.0%)158 (18.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction1,162 (91.3%)111 (8.7%)
Construction1,993 (89.0%)247 (11.0%)
Manufacturing733 (68.9%)331 (31.1%)
Wholesale Trade189 (79.1%)50 (20.9%)
Retail Trade1,233 (50.0%)1,235 (50.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing991 (77.5%)288 (22.5%)
Utilities182 (65.9%)94 (34.1%)
Information218 (56.6%)167 (43.4%)
Finance & Insurance84 (20.4%)328 (79.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing286 (62.9%)169 (37.1%)
Professional & Scientific554 (56.4%)429 (43.6%)
Enterprise Management3 (37.5%)5 (62.5%)
Administrative & Support504 (85.7%)84 (14.3%)
Educational Services602 (26.1%)1,705 (73.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,084 (25.2%)3,214 (74.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation209 (46.3%)242 (53.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,066 (56.0%)838 (44.0%)
Public Administration1,289 (55.0%)1,055 (45.0%)
Total13,812 (54.7%)11,415 (45.3%)

Education in Kenai Peninsula Borough

School Enrollment in Kenai Peninsula Borough

The most common levels of schooling among the 12,178 students in Kenai Peninsula Borough are middle school (3,116 | 25.6%), high school (3,046 | 25.0%), and elementary school (2,823 | 23.2%).
School Enrollment in Kenai Peninsula Borough
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool5604.6%
Kindergarten6345.2%
Elementary School2,82323.2%
Middle School3,11625.6%
High School3,04625.0%
College / Undergraduate1,55812.8%
Graduate / Professional4413.6%
Total12,178100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Out of a total of 12,178 students who are enrolled in schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough, 3,044 (25.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 9,134 (75.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 200 (54.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 563 (81.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds166 (45.4%)200 (54.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old2,642 (79.5%)683 (20.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds3,032 (80.5%)735 (19.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,688 (75.9%)537 (24.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds563 (81.8%)125 (18.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds253 (48.8%)265 (51.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds292 (54.2%)247 (45.8%)
35 Years and over494 (65.9%)256 (34.1%)
Total9,134 (75.0%)3,044 (25.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Education (2,214 | 17.2%), bio, nature & agricultural (1,647 | 12.8%), science & technology (1,313 | 10.2%), business (1,283 | 10.0%), and arts & humanities (1,144 | 8.9%) are the most common fields of study among 12,870 individuals in Kenai Peninsula Borough who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2972.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,64712.8%
Physical & Health Sciences6435.0%
Psychology5984.6%
Social Sciences7776.0%
Engineering7575.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies760.6%
Science & Technology1,31310.2%
Business1,28310.0%
Education2,21417.2%
Literature & Languages4943.8%
Liberal Arts & History8526.6%
Visual & Performing Arts5114.0%
Communications2642.1%
Arts & Humanities1,1448.9%
Total12,870100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kenai Peninsula Borough

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Kenai Peninsula Borough are males with 2 vehicles (4,679, accounting for 35.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (4,173, making up 42.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle261 (2.0%)195 (1.8%)
1 Vehicle2,808 (21.5%)2,390 (21.7%)
2 Vehicles4,679 (35.9%)4,173 (38.0%)
3 Vehicles3,089 (23.7%)2,329 (21.2%)
4 Vehicles1,085 (8.3%)1,031 (9.4%)
5 or more Vehicles1,124 (8.6%)871 (7.9%)
Total13,046 (100.0%)10,989 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Kenai Peninsula Borough

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Kenai Peninsula Borough are 15 to 19 minutes (4,363 commuters, 19.6%), 10 to 14 minutes (4,018 commuters, 18.1%), and 5 to 9 minutes (3,715 commuters, 16.7%).
Commute Time in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,41410.9%
5 to 9 Minutes3,71516.7%
10 to 14 Minutes4,01818.1%
15 to 19 Minutes4,36319.6%
20 to 24 Minutes2,56011.5%
25 to 29 Minutes8103.6%
30 to 34 Minutes1,8248.2%
35 to 39 Minutes3061.4%
40 to 44 Minutes3731.7%
45 to 59 Minutes8413.8%
60 to 89 Minutes4091.8%
90 or more Minutes5912.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Kenai Peninsula Borough

The most common commute times in Kenai Peninsula Borough are 15 to 19 minutes (2,300 commuters, 18.3%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (2,063 commuters, 21.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,259 (10.1%)1,155 (11.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,061 (16.5%)1,654 (17.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes2,246 (17.9%)1,772 (18.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes2,300 (18.3%)2,063 (21.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,379 (11.0%)1,181 (12.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes586 (4.7%)224 (2.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes961 (7.7%)863 (8.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes195 (1.6%)111 (1.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes153 (1.2%)220 (2.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes593 (4.7%)248 (2.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes318 (2.5%)91 (0.9%)
90 or more Minutes481 (3.8%)110 (1.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kenai Peninsula Borough

The most frequent times of departure to work in Kenai Peninsula Borough are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (2,066, 16.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (1,562, 16.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM990 (7.9%)252 (2.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM628 (5.0%)224 (2.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM357 (2.9%)364 (3.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM804 (6.4%)488 (5.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM988 (7.9%)300 (3.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,587 (12.7%)1,393 (14.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2,066 (16.5%)1,562 (16.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,168 (9.3%)1,492 (15.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM743 (5.9%)694 (7.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM988 (7.9%)928 (9.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM604 (4.8%)735 (7.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM215 (1.7%)284 (2.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM660 (5.3%)474 (4.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM734 (5.9%)502 (5.2%)
Total12,532 (100.0%)9,692 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Occupancy by Ownership in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Of the total 23,201 dwellings in Kenai Peninsula Borough, owner-occupied units account for 17,808 (76.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 5,393 (23.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units17,80876.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units5,39323.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units23,201100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Occupancy by Household Size in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household7,60632.8%
2-Person Household8,47236.5%
3-Person Household2,87212.4%
4+ Person Household4,25118.3%
Total Housing Units23,201100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household5,326 (70.0%)2,280 (30.0%)
2-Person Household6,964 (82.2%)1,508 (17.8%)
3-Person Household2,235 (77.8%)637 (22.2%)
4+ Person Household3,283 (77.2%)968 (22.8%)
Total Housing Units17,808 (76.8%)5,393 (23.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School705 (64.0%)397 (36.0%)
High School Diploma4,189 (71.0%)1,715 (29.0%)
College/Associate Degree6,826 (75.5%)2,219 (24.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher6,088 (85.2%)1,062 (14.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3,35414.5%
35 to 44 Years3,51015.1%
45 to 54 Years3,99617.2%
55 to 64 Years5,27922.8%
65 to 74 Years4,66720.1%
75 to 84 Years1,9358.3%
85 Years and Over4602.0%
Total23,201100.0%

Housing Finances in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Median Income by Occupancy in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Median Income by Occupancy in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied17,808 (76.8%)$85,057
Renter-Occupied5,393 (23.2%)$47,887
Average23,201 (100.0%)$76,272

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000621 (3.5%)200 (3.7%)
$5,000 to $9,999246 (1.4%)142 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $14,999445 (2.5%)300 (5.6%)
$15,000 to $19,999466 (2.6%)529 (9.8%)
$20,000 to $24,999489 (2.8%)297 (5.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999911 (5.1%)644 (11.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,758 (9.9%)680 (12.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,812 (15.8%)886 (16.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,471 (13.9%)711 (13.2%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,725 (20.9%)568 (10.5%)
$150,000 or more3,864 (21.7%)436 (8.1%)
Total17,808 (100.0%)5,393 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,933 (10.8%)74 (1.4%)
$300 to $4992,538 (14.2%)344 (6.4%)
$500 to $7992,917 (16.4%)577 (10.7%)
$800 to $9991,505 (8.5%)767 (14.2%)
$1,000 to $1,4992,506 (14.1%)1,754 (32.5%)
$1,500 to $1,9992,987 (16.8%)793 (14.7%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,757 (9.9%)173 (3.2%)
$2,500 to $2,999835 (4.7%)71 (1.3%)
$3,000 or more830 (4.7%)97 (1.8%)
Total17,808 (100.0%)5,393 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Housing Structures in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Housing Structures in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached18,65380.4%
Single Unit, Attached4872.1%
2 Unit Apartments7133.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,2235.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6152.6%
10 or more Apartments6893.0%
Mobile Home / Other8213.5%
Total23,201100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached16,407 (88.0%)2,246 (12.0%)
Single Unit, Attached299 (61.4%)188 (38.6%)
2 Unit Apartments303 (42.5%)410 (57.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments137 (11.2%)1,086 (88.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments34 (5.5%)581 (94.5%)
10 or more Apartments83 (12.0%)606 (87.9%)
Mobile Home / Other545 (66.4%)276 (33.6%)
Total17,808 (76.8%)5,393 (23.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room514 (2.9%)288 (5.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms2,190 (12.3%)1,972 (36.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms6,902 (38.8%)2,345 (43.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms4,720 (26.5%)582 (10.8%)
8 or more Rooms3,482 (19.6%)206 (3.8%)
Total17,808 (100.0%)5,393 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas9,818 (55.1%)2,324 (43.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas655 (3.7%)216 (4.0%)
Electricity664 (3.7%)1,224 (22.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene4,558 (25.6%)1,251 (23.2%)
Coal or Coke49 (0.3%)6 (0.1%)
All other Fuels2,033 (11.4%)315 (5.8%)
No Fuel Used31 (0.2%)57 (1.1%)
Total17,808 (100.0%)5,393 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Household Vehicle Usage in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle554 (3.1%)566 (10.5%)
1 Vehicle4,756 (26.7%)2,656 (49.2%)
2 Vehicles6,598 (37.0%)1,641 (30.4%)
3 or more Vehicles5,900 (33.1%)530 (9.8%)
Total17,808 (100.0%)5,393 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Kenai Peninsula Borough

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units8,6549,154
Median Property Value$245,800$297,800
Median Household Income$61,676$2,633
Monthly Housing Costs$497$826
Real Estate Taxes$1,562$1,203

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000697 (8.1%)135 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $99,999766 (8.8%)122 (1.3%)
$100,000 to $299,9993,775 (43.6%)4,398 (48.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9992,118 (24.5%)3,232 (35.3%)
$500,000 to $749,999824 (9.5%)892 (9.7%)
$750,000 to $999,999273 (3.2%)291 (3.2%)
$1,000,000 or more201 (2.3%)84 (0.9%)
Total8,654 (100.0%)9,154 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000657 (7.6%)93 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,129 (13.1%)210 (2.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999659 (7.6%)271 (3.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,005 (11.6%)252 (2.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,459 (16.9%)753 (8.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,110 (12.8%)1,353 (14.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,404 (16.2%)1,361 (14.9%)
$150,000 or more1,231 (14.2%)2,321 (25.4%)
Total8,654 (100.0%)9,154 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x2,227 (25.7%)107,159 (1,170.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,298 (15.0%)2,497 (27.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,049 (12.1%)2,418 (26.4%)
4.0x or more3,890 (45.0%)1,478 (16.2%)
Total8,654 (100.0%)9,154 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,388 (16.0%)25 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4991,468 (17.0%)784 (8.6%)
$800 to $1,4993,027 (35.0%)1,957 (21.4%)
Total8,654 (100.0%)9,154 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years3,531 (86.9%)531 (13.1%)
6 to 18 Years8,925 (92.3%)745 (7.7%)
19 to 25 Years3,343 (75.1%)1,106 (24.9%)
26 to 34 Years4,962 (77.4%)1,446 (22.6%)
35 to 44 Years5,913 (85.0%)1,041 (15.0%)
45 to 54 Years5,910 (84.7%)1,067 (15.3%)
55 to 64 Years7,420 (84.5%)1,365 (15.5%)
65 to 74 Years7,274 (99.3%)51 (0.7%)
75 Years and older3,453 (99.8%)7 (0.2%)
Total50,731 (87.3%)7,359 (12.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born3,531 (86.9%)531 (13.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen8,925 (92.3%)745 (7.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen3,343 (75.1%)1,106 (24.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0005,087 (85.7%)848 (14.3%)
$25,000 to $49,9996,872 (88.4%)905 (11.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9997,459 (87.0%)1,117 (13.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,533 (82.9%)1,351 (17.1%)
$100,000 and over24,212 (88.8%)3,062 (11.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,919 (47.2%)1,819 (44.8%)
6 to 18 Years4,446 (46.0%)5,261 (54.4%)
19 to 25 Years988 (22.2%)2,420 (54.4%)
25 to 34 Years1,596 (24.9%)3,534 (55.1%)
35 to 44 Years2,025 (29.1%)4,464 (64.2%)
45 to 54 Years1,396 (20.0%)4,716 (67.6%)
55 to 64 Years1,916 (21.8%)5,941 (67.6%)
65 to 74 Years7,062 (96.4%)4,146 (56.6%)
75 Years and over3,441 (99.5%)1,993 (57.6%)
Total24,789 (42.7%)34,294 (59.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years547 (11.1%)320 (6.7%)
18 to 34 Years533 (8.7%)508 (9.3%)
35 to 64 Years1,799 (15.3%)1,694 (15.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,339 (34.8%)718 (20.7%)
75 Years and over898 (50.9%)633 (37.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Kenai Peninsula Borough: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years10 (0.2%)12 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years76 (1.3%)78 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years844 (7.2%)421 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years879 (22.8%)234 (6.7%)
75 Years and over728 (41.2%)336 (19.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Kenai Peninsula Borough: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years13 (0.3%)80 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years56 (0.9%)79 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years291 (2.5%)404 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years258 (6.7%)138 (4.0%)
75 Years and over145 (8.2%)170 (10.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Kenai Peninsula Borough: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years492 (10.0%)257 (5.4%)
18 to 34 Years373 (6.1%)260 (4.8%)
35 to 64 Years536 (4.6%)669 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years192 (5.0%)150 (4.3%)
75 Years and over182 (10.3%)112 (6.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Kenai Peninsula Borough: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years8 (0.2%)2 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years44 (0.7%)140 (2.6%)
35 to 64 Years690 (5.9%)877 (8.0%)
65 to 74 Years607 (15.8%)453 (13.0%)
75 Years and over381 (21.6%)445 (26.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Kenai Peninsula Borough: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years48 (1.0%)30 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years19 (0.3%)77 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years291 (2.5%)353 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years190 (4.9%)152 (4.4%)
75 Years and over100 (5.7%)157 (9.3%)

Technology Access in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Computing Device Access in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Computing Device Access in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop18,49279.7%
Smartphone20,38587.9%
Tablet13,21857.0%
No Computing Device1,3976.0%
Total23,201100.0%

Internet Access in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Internet Access in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet780.3%
Broadband Home12,42653.6%
Cellular Data Only4,75620.5%
Satellite Internet2,83612.2%
No Internet3,28914.2%
Total23,201100.0%

Kenai Peninsula Borough Summary

The Kenai Peninsula Borough is located in the southcentral region of Alaska, and is the third largest borough in the state. It is bordered by the Chugach National Forest to the east, the Gulf of Alaska to the south, and the Matanuska-Susitna Borough to the north. The borough covers an area of 25,258 square miles, making it larger than the state of West Virginia. The population of the borough was 55,400 as of the 2010 census, making it the fourth most populous borough in Alaska.

History

The Kenai Peninsula has been inhabited by humans for thousands of years. The Dena'ina Athabascan people were the first to settle in the area, and their descendants still live in the region today. The first Europeans to explore the area were Russian fur traders, who arrived in the late 1700s. The Russians established trading posts and settlements along the coast, and the area became part of the Russian Empire. In 1867, the United States purchased Alaska from Russia, and the Kenai Peninsula became part of the newly formed Alaska Territory.
In 1964, the Alaska Statehood Act was passed, and the Kenai Peninsula became part of the newly formed state of Alaska. In 1975, the Kenai Peninsula Borough was formed from the former Kenai Peninsula Borough and the former Kenai-Cook Inlet Borough. The borough was officially incorporated in 1976.

Geography

The Kenai Peninsula is located in the southcentral region of Alaska, and is bordered by the Chugach National Forest to the east, the Gulf of Alaska to the south, and the Matanuska-Susitna Borough to the north. The borough covers an area of 25,258 square miles, making it larger than the state of West Virginia. The terrain of the borough is mostly mountainous, with the Kenai Mountains to the east and the Chugach Mountains to the west. The highest point in the borough is Mount Redoubt, which has an elevation of 10,197 feet.
The climate of the Kenai Peninsula is generally mild, with cool summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 40°F, and the average annual precipitation is around 20 inches.

Economy

The economy of the Kenai Peninsula is largely based on natural resources. Fishing, hunting, and trapping are important industries in the region, and the borough is home to several commercial fisheries. Tourism is also an important part of the economy, and the borough is home to several popular tourist destinations, including the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and the Kenai Fjords National Park.
The borough is also home to several oil and gas fields, and oil and gas production is an important part of the economy. The borough is home to several oil and gas refineries, and the oil and gas industry is the largest employer in the region.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of the Kenai Peninsula Borough was 55,400. The population is largely white (86.3%), with small percentages of Native American (7.2%), Asian (2.2%), and African American (1.2%) populations. The median household income in the borough is $63,945, and the median home value is $219,400. The unemployment rate in the borough is 6.2%.
The largest city in the borough is Soldotna, with a population of 4,163. Other major cities in the borough include Homer (population 3,946), Kenai (population 7,100), and Seward (population 2,693).

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Kenai Peninsula Borough?
Total Population of Kenai Peninsula Borough is 59,235.
What is the Total Male Population of Kenai Peninsula Borough?
Total Male Population of Kenai Peninsula Borough is 31,086.
What is the Total Female Population of Kenai Peninsula Borough?
Total Female Population of Kenai Peninsula Borough is 28,149.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Kenai Peninsula Borough?
There are 110.43 Males per 100 Females in Kenai Peninsula Borough.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Kenai Peninsula Borough?
There are 90.55 Females per 100 Males in Kenai Peninsula Borough.
What is the Median Population Age in Kenai Peninsula Borough?
Median Population Age in Kenai Peninsula Borough is 41.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Average Family Size in Kenai Peninsula Borough is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Average Household Size in Kenai Peninsula Borough is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Kenai Peninsula Borough?
Per Capita income in Kenai Peninsula Borough is $40,720.
What is the Median Family Income in Kenai Peninsula Borough?
Median Family Income in Kenai Peninsula Borough is $101,126.
What is the Median Household income in Kenai Peninsula Borough?
Median Household Income in Kenai Peninsula Borough is $76,272.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Kenai Peninsula Borough?
Income or Wage Gap in Kenai Peninsula Borough is 34.7%.
Women in Kenai Peninsula Borough earn 65.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Kenai Peninsula Borough?
Family Income Deficit in Kenai Peninsula Borough is $9,653.
Families that are below poverty line in Kenai Peninsula Borough earn $9,653 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Kenai Peninsula Borough?
Inequality or Gini Index in Kenai Peninsula Borough is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Kenai Peninsula Borough?
There are 27,386 People in the Labor Forcein in Kenai Peninsula Borough.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Kenai Peninsula Borough?
57.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Kenai Peninsula Borough.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Kenai Peninsula Borough?
Unemployment Rate in Kenai Peninsula Borough is 7.2%.