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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Kenai

Alaska · 6,942 residents · 29.14 sq mi
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Kenai has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,962. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $109,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,942
+10%since 1990
from 6,327 in 1990
1990 – 2025
238 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 217 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.3
+11%since 1990
from 29.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Kenai
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,962
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,889 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,789
+16%since 1990
from $17,877 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.8%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$109,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $80,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$604
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $463 in 1990
US average: $602
60.4%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 54.5% in 1990
39.6% rent
2.4
+27%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(5,660)
Black0.7%(47)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(147)
Asian1.1%(70)
Diversity Score28.5%(1,801)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(5,602)
Black0.5%(34)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(265)
Asian1.6%(111)
Diversity Score16.2%(1,123)
16
−43%since 1990
from 28 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 87.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
−19%since 1990
from 16.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kenai, Alaska?

Kenai, Alaska has about 6,942 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kenai, Alaska?

The typical household in Kenai, Alaska earns about $45,962 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kenai, Alaska expensive?

In Kenai, Alaska, the median home is worth about $109,900, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Kenai, Alaska?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Kenai, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kenai, Alaska?

About 9.8% of people in Kenai, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kenai, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Kenai, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 615 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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