Funny River is a CDP located in Kenai Peninsula Borough Alaska. Funny River has a 2024 population of 1,104. Funny River is currently growing at a rate of 1.47% annually but its population has decreased by -17.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,340 in 2020.
The average household income in Funny River is $68,383 with a poverty rate of 10.63%. The median age in Funny River is 57.9 years: 60.7 years for males, and 56 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Funny River was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 820 | 76.49% |
| Two or more races | 104 | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 85 | 7.93% |
| Asian | 30 | 2.8% |
| Other race | 19 | 1.77% |
| Native American | 14 | 1.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 589 | 1.82 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Non Family | 336 | 1.13 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Married | 208 | 2.69 | 82.7 | 17.3 |
| Male | 27 | 3.19 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 18 | 2.61 | 100 | 0 |
2.62
Average Family Size
1.82
Average Household Size
81.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 62 | 6.49% |
| Associates Degree | 95 | 9.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 200 | 20.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 76 | 7.96% |
| High School Graduate | 258 | 27.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76 | 7.96% |
| Some College | 188 | 19.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 767 | 679 | 237 |
| 2+ Races | 74 | 74 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 47 | 34 | 9 |
| Asian | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Black | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 19 | 19 | 9 |
| Native American | 14 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,259 | $34,259 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,923 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,828 | $34,375 | $31,528 |
| Some College | $44,183 | $0 | $0 |
$33,828
Average Earnings
$34,375
Average Male
$31,528
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.08% of Funny River residents speak only English, while 5.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 4.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 792 | 100 | 12.63% |
| Native | 14 | 14 | 100% |
10.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.49%
Male Poverty Rate
2.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Funny River is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Funny River is White, with 12.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.64% |
| High School | 17.05% |
| Some College | 12.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 6.67% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,550 | $89,206 |
| Households | $61,162 | $68,383 |
| Married Families | $67,935 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,281 | $45,944 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.6%
Male Marriage Rate
44.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
184
Number of Veterans
160
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 94 |
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 116 |
| 55 to 64 | 44 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 175 | 21.34% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 51.06% |
| Other Race | 9 | 47.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.4%
Labor Force Participation
43.1%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
9.51%
Born in Funny River
98.13%
Native Born
1.87%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.87%
Naturalized
98.13% of Funny River residents were born in the United States, with 9.51% having been born in Alaska. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,104 | 16 | 1.47% |
| 2023 | 1,088 | 16 | 1.49% |
| 2022 | 1,072 | 67 | 6.67% |
| 2021 | 1,005 | -335 | -25% |
| 2020 | 1,340 | 9 | 0.68% |
| 2019 | 1,331 | 80 | 6.39% |
| 2018 | 1,251 | 225 | 21.93% |
| 2017 | 1,026 | 54 | 5.56% |
| 2016 | 972 | 196 | 25.26% |
| 2015 | 776 | -159 | -17.01% |
| 2014 | 935 | 68 | 7.84% |
| 2013 | 867 | 48 | 5.86% |
| 2012 | 819 | 144 | 21.33% |
| 2011 | 675 | -202 | -23.03% |
| 2010 | 877 | 0 | 0% |