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Ninilchik

Alaska · 965 residents · 207.245 sq mi
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Ninilchik has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,179. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $254,400. With a median age of 52.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 41% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
965
+25%since 2000
from 772 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.7
+24%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4335907479041K1990201020202024Ninilchik
2024965
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,179
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,286
+107%since 2000
from $18,463 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.524
+22%since 2010
from 0.429 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$254,400
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,000
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $758 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
13.3% rent
Vacancy rate
53.4%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.2%
+67.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+99%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(632)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(27)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(741)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other20.5%(198)
Diversity Score45.9%(443)
Diversity Score
46
+1223%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
−15%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% 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
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.1%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Female
46.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.4%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2012
from 21.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.2%
−63.7 ptssince 2013
from 75.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.5%
+22.7 ptssince 2017
from 62.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ninilchik, Alaska?

Ninilchik, Alaska has about 965 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ninilchik, Alaska?

The typical household in Ninilchik, Alaska earns about $55,179 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ninilchik, Alaska expensive?

In Ninilchik, Alaska, the median home is worth about $254,400, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.

How educated are people in Ninilchik, Alaska?

About 29.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ninilchik, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ninilchik, Alaska?

About 18.5% of people in Ninilchik, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ninilchik, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Ninilchik, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 480 residents, a change of about 99 percent over that period.

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