Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska Population 2022
Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska's estimated population is 59,149 with a growth rate of 0.25% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska is the 5th largest county in Alaska. The 2010 Population was 55,554 and has seen a growth of 6.47% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6,097 | 0.00% | |
| 1970 | 14,250 | 8,153 | 133.72% |
| 1980 | 25,282 | 11,032 | 77.42% |
| 1990 | 40,802 | 15,520 | 61.39% |
| 2010 | 55,554 | 14,752 | 36.16% |
| 2011 | 56,299 | 745 | 1.34% |
| 2012 | 56,900 | 601 | 1.07% |
| 2013 | 57,014 | 114 | 0.20% |
| 2014 | 57,558 | 544 | 0.95% |
| 2015 | 58,034 | 476 | 0.83% |
| 2016 | 58,458 | 424 | 0.73% |
| 2017 | 58,558 | 100 | 0.17% |
| 2018 | 58,561 | 3 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 58,708 | 147 | 0.25% |
| 2020 | 58,855 | 147 | 0.25% |
| 2021 | 59,002 | 147 | 0.25% |
| 2022 | 59,149 | 147 | 0.25% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47,891 | 81.43% |
| Black or African American | 380 | 0.65% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4,649 | 7.91% |
| Asian | 976 | 1.66% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 212 | 0.36% |
| Some Other Race | 874 | 1.49% |
| Two or More Races | 3,827 | 6.51% |
Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 21,781 | 2.63 | 75.3 |
| Married | 11,220 | 3.32 | 83.9 |
| Male | 864 | 3.61 | 66.7 |
| Female | 1,607 | 4.04 | 62.2 |
| Non Family | 8,090 | 1.29 | 67 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 837 | 2.03% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,050 | 4.98% |
| High School Graduate | 12,870 | 31.26% |
| Some College | 11,246 | 27.32% |
| Associates Degree | 3,541 | 8.60% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,650 | 16.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,972 | 9.65% |
Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 717 | 640 | 249 |
| White | 34,201 | 32,188 | 9,545 |
| Other Race | 637 | 525 | 142 |
| Black | 282 | 251 | 61 |
| Hispanic | 1,294 | 1,071 | 240 |
| 2+ Races | 1,662 | 1,510 | 240 |
| Native American | 2,886 | 2,520 | 260 |
| Islander | 173 | 136 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.11%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 34.73%.
$44,351
Average Earnings
$53,106
Average Male
$34,252
Average Female
Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska Language by Age
Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska Language
92.55% of Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska residents speak only English, while 7.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.60% of the population.
Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 287 | 65 | 22.65% |
| Native | 4,266 | 894 | 20.96% |
| Hispanic | 2,464 | 420 | 17.05% |
| Multiple | 3,784 | 623 | 16.46% |
| Asian | 963 | 142 | 14.75% |
| White | 45,909 | 5,304 | 11.55% |
| Islander | 172 | 8 | 4.65% |
| Other | 69 | NaN% |
12.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.90%
Male Poverty Rate
13.51%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska is Black, with 22.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.44%.
Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.9%
Male Marriage Rate
52.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska Married by Age and Sex
Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,214 | 11.13% |
| Black | 28 | 8.48% |
| Native American | 214 | 6.02% |
| Asian | 17 | 2.21% |
| Islander | 3 | 1.64% |
| Other Race | 32 | 4.39% |
| 2+ Races | 238 | 11.71% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 2.55% |
Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska Veterans by Education
12.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
57.2%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%
Employment Rate
8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
38.28%
Born in Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska
96.87%
Native Born
3.13%
Foreign Born
1.13%
Non Citizen
2.01%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.87% of Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska residents were born in the United States, with 38.28% having been born in Alaska. 1.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990