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Knik River

Alaska · 744 residents · 81.72 sq mi
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Knik River has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,273. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $176,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% 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
744
+28%since 2000
from 582 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
9 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+12%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5526427338239132000201020202024Knik River
2024883
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,273
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,647
+45%since 2000
from $19,104 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing12.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$971
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $806 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−35.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
15.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+50%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(648)
Black1.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(23)
Asian1.2%(9)
Other5.6%(42)
Diversity Score26.3%(196)
Diversity Score
26
+248%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.8 min
−11%since 2000
from 50.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.1%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Knik River, Alaska?

Knik River, Alaska has about 744 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Knik River, Alaska earns about $57,273 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 $176,500, and the typical rent is about $971 a month.

How educated are people in Knik River, Alaska?

About 26.5% 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 11.9% 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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