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Kodiak Island

Alaska · 13,101 residents · 6,689.481 sq mi
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Kodiak Island is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,173. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $295,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,101
−6%since 2000
from 13,913 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+11%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,173
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,636 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,495
+46%since 2000
from $22,195 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.8%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$295,100
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,412
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $791 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
43.6% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+33%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(8,001)
Black0.9%(129)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(848)
Asian15.8%(2,193)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.3%(7,697)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic48%(6,291)
Black0.6%(85)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(1,024)
Asian21.2%(2,781)
Other19.9%(2,610)
Diversity Score82.8%(10,853)
Segregation Score19.3%(2,531)
Diversity Score
83
+50%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
19
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.2 min
+24%since 2000
from 9.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 76.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
46.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
21.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.9%
−52.5 ptssince 2013
from 69.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kodiak Island, Alaska?

Kodiak Island, Alaska has about 13,101 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kodiak Island, Alaska?

The typical household in Kodiak Island, Alaska earns about $79,173 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kodiak Island, Alaska expensive?

In Kodiak Island, Alaska, the median home is worth about $295,100, and the typical rent is about $1,412 a month.

How educated are people in Kodiak Island, Alaska?

About 29.8% of adults age 25 and over in Kodiak Island, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kodiak Island, Alaska?

About 7.3% of people in Kodiak Island, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kodiak Island, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Kodiak Island, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 208 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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