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Nikiski

Alaska · 4,456 residents · 69.476 sq mi
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Nikiski has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,804. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% 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 $239,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,456
+3%since 2000
from 4,327 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
64 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 62 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+25%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Nikiski
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,804
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,176 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,691
+33%since 2000
from $20,128 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing8.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$239,800
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,315
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $631 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
18.2% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+99%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(3,747)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(57)
Asian0.7%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(249)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(3,405)
Black0.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(150)
Asian1.1%(51)
Other15.7%(698)
Diversity Score43.9%(1,958)
Diversity Score
44
+663%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+57%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.2%
−61.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nikiski, Alaska?

Nikiski, Alaska has about 4,456 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nikiski, Alaska?

The typical household in Nikiski, Alaska earns about $58,804 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nikiski, Alaska expensive?

In Nikiski, Alaska, the median home is worth about $239,800, and the typical rent is about $1,315 a month.

How educated are people in Nikiski, Alaska?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Nikiski, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nikiski, Alaska?

About 13.6% of people in Nikiski, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nikiski, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Nikiski, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,746 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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