2023 ACS Census Data · Population 59,843
Kenai Peninsula Borough is a mid-sized county in Alaska with a population of 59,843. The median household income is $77,722, 19% above the national average. The poverty rate is 11.6%, median home value is $297,500, and 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 22% above the national average.
Population
59,843
2023 estimate
Rank #892 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$77,722
Household
Rank #588 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$297,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #498 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
29.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #758 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
47.8%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
3.9%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
6.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
8.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
2% below Alaska avg·19% above national avg
Poverty Rate
3% above Alaska avg·22% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
13% below Alaska avg·3% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$42,899
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
11.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
56.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
11% above Alaska avg·42% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
5% below Alaska avg·25% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
19% above Alaska avg·5% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
24% below Alaska avg·11% below national avg
Housing Units
32,707
Households
23,902
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,858
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
86.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
20 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
27% above Alaska avg·22% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above Alaska avg·7% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
14.4%
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