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Knik River

Alaska · 792 residents · 81.72 sq mi
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Knik River has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,861. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 17% 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 $212,900. Households here earn about 36% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
792
+36%since 2000
from 582 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
10 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+21%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5526427338239132000201020202024Knik River
2024883
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,861
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,517
+60%since 2000
from $19,104 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,900
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$831
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $806 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
17.6% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+108%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(649)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.6%(108)
Diversity Score35.3%(279)
Diversity Score
35
+366%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.3 min
−20%since 2000
from 50.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 17.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 76.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.1%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
40.9%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.1%
−53.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Knik River, Alaska?

Knik River, Alaska has about 792 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Knik River, Alaska earns about $49,861 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 $212,900, and the typical rent is about $831 a month.

How educated are people in Knik River, Alaska?

About 16.9% 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 13.0% 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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