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Knik-Fairview

Alaska · 14,923 residents · 73.535 sq mi
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Knik-Fairview is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,181. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 7,874 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $198,900. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,923
+112%since 2000
from 7,049 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
203 / sq mi
+112%since 2000
from 96 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.2
−6%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
6K10K14K17K21K2000201020202024Knik-Fairview
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,181
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,113 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,573
+27%since 2000
from $20,895 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,900
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$988
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $781 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−18.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+15%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(6,069)
Black0.7%(47)
Hispanic / Latino3%(214)
Asian0.8%(53)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.8%(835)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(12,211)
Black0.9%(141)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(613)
Asian1.4%(212)
Other13.8%(2,059)
Diversity Score42.2%(6,296)
Diversity Score
42
+256%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.5 min
+13%since 2000
from 32.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.2%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.3%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Knik-Fairview, Alaska?

Knik-Fairview, Alaska has about 14,923 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Knik-Fairview, Alaska?

The typical household in Knik-Fairview, Alaska earns about $71,181 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Knik-Fairview, Alaska expensive?

In Knik-Fairview, Alaska, the median home is worth about $198,900, and the typical rent is about $988 a month.

How educated are people in Knik-Fairview, Alaska?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Knik-Fairview, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Knik-Fairview, Alaska?

About 8.0% of people in Knik-Fairview, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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

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