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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Knik River

Alaska · 582 residents · 81.72 sq mi
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Knik River is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $55,000. Population has fallen 28% since 2009, a loss of 222 residents. Median home value is $112,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
582
−28%vs 2009
vs 804 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Median age
36.2
+1%vs 2009
vs 36.0 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5526427338239132000201020202024Knik River
2024883
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.5%(38)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 98.2%(48)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 1410%(58)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 199.3%(54)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 242.6%(15)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.2%(65)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4424.2%(141)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5415.5%(90)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.2%(48)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 743.1%(18)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 840.9%(5)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.3%(2)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $65,250 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,104
−8%vs 2009
vs $20,681 in 2009
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.3%
+3.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,900
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $176,000 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$806
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $985 in 2009
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
85.6%
+6.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 79.3% in 2009
14.4% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Knik River on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(577)
Black12.9%(104)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(41)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(497)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(15)
Asian0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.8%(42)
Ancestry
German19.9%(176)
English16.2%(143)
Irish13.1%(116)
American11.7%(103)
Norwegian4.2%(37)
Polish3.2%(28)
French2.8%(25)
Finnish1.9%(17)
Italian1.9%(17)
Swedish1.9%(17)
Ukrainian0.9%(8)
Arab0.7%(6)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Greek0.6%(5)
Hungarian0.6%(5)
Swiss0.3%(3)
Slovak0.2%(2)
Austrian0.1%(1)
Scottish0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+3.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 17.9% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.2%
−10.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 92.9% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+3.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
50.1 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married16.8%(40)
Married60.5%(144)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced22.7%(54)
Women 15+
Never married24.2%(51)
Married57.3%(121)
Widowed6.2%(13)
Divorced12.3%(26)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Knik River, Alaska?

Knik River, Alaska has about 582 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Knik River, Alaska earns about $55,000 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 $112,900, and the typical rent is about $806 a month.

How educated are people in Knik River, Alaska?

About 21.3% 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 15.3% of people in Knik River, 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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