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Ninilchik

Alaska · 845 residents · 207.245 sq mi
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Ninilchik has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,324. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $236,100. With a median age of 58.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
845
+9%since 2000
from 772 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.5
+38%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4335907479041K1990201020202024Ninilchik
2024965
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,324
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,183
+63%since 2000
from $18,463 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing6.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$236,100
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$733
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $758 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
21.7% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+99%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(644)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(22)
Asian0.9%(8)
Other15%(127)
Diversity Score41%(346)
Diversity Score
41
+1079%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
+46%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.3%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Female
43.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.3%
−59.6 ptssince 2013
from 75.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ninilchik, Alaska?

Ninilchik, Alaska has about 845 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ninilchik, Alaska?

The typical household in Ninilchik, Alaska earns about $51,324 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 $236,100, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Ninilchik, Alaska?

About 26.9% 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 14.1% 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 360 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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