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Knik-Fairview

Alaska · 19,297 residents · 73.535 sq mi
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Knik-Fairview is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,401. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 12,248 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $247,200. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,297
+174%since 2000
from 7,049 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
262 / sq mi
+174%since 2000
from 96 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.9
−1%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,401
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,113 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,335
+55%since 2000
from $20,895 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$247,200
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,372
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $781 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
22.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(14,248)
Black0.9%(166)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(1,037)
Asian1.5%(296)
Other15.5%(2,994)
Diversity Score49.1%(9,481)
Diversity Score
49
+315%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.3 min
+21%since 2000
from 32.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−66.8 ptssince 2013
from 78.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Knik-Fairview, Alaska?

Knik-Fairview, Alaska has about 19,297 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Knik-Fairview, Alaska earns about $89,401 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 $247,200, and the typical rent is about $1,372 a month.

How educated are people in Knik-Fairview, Alaska?

About 21.1% 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 8.5% 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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