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Knik River

Alaska · 883 residents · 81.72 sq mi
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Knik River is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,464. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $304,400. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
883
+52%since 2000
from 582 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
11 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
+12%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
5526427338239132000201020202024Knik River
2024883
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,464
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,441
+148%since 2000
from $19,104 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.8%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
−8%since 2010
from 0.433 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade21.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information5.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$304,400
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,375
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $806 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
10.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+35%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(497)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(44)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(755)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.7%(86)
Diversity Score32.1%(284)
Diversity Score
32
+325%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.3 min
−28%since 2000
from 50.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−17.1 ptssince 2011
from 17.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 76.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.0%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.2%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
42.8%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.4%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2012
from 9.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.6%
−62.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
+16.6 ptssince 2017
from 80.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 93.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 4.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Knik River, Alaska?

Knik River, Alaska has about 883 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Knik River, Alaska?

The typical household in Knik River, Alaska earns about $109,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Knik River, Alaska expensive?

In Knik River, Alaska, the median home is worth about $304,400, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in Knik River, Alaska?

About 28.7% of adults age 25 and over in Knik River, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Knik River, Alaska?

About 6.3% of people in Knik River, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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