Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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B
Income Around average
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C
Education Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Kenai Peninsula Borough | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 60,577 | 735,577 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2.5 | 1.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.52% | -0.03% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 42.1 | 36.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 24,428 | 270,488 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Kenai Peninsula Borough grew by 13.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 60,577 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Kenai Peninsula Borough is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 22.1% of residents. That is 2.3 points above Alaska as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 11,586 19.1% -3.2 pts
- Millennials 29–44 12,697 21.0% -3.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 13,408 22.1% +2.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 11,512 19.0% +5.0 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Alaska, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 47.7% of the people living in Kenai Peninsula Borough and men 52.3%.
- Women 47.7% Alaska 47.6%
- Men 52.3% Alaska 52.4%
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Economy
Kenai Peninsula Borough has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Kenai Peninsula Borough | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,026 | $93,666 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.40% | 2.94% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.9% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Kenai Peninsula Borough is about 15% lower than in Alaska.
Housing
| Metric | Kenai Peninsula Borough | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $264,574 | $320,616 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,183 | $1,418 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.1% | 66.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Kenai Peninsula Borough is about 18.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,183 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Kenai Peninsula Borough spend about 32 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 134 hours, about 5.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Kenai Peninsula Borough | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.1 | 16.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 32.2 | 32.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 134 | 134 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,154 | $4,157 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 10.6% | 9.7% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,156 | 4,865 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 681 | 583 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Alaska:
Skagway Municipality (4.7 min), Northwest Arctic Borough (5.5 min), Nome Census Area (5.8 min).
Slowest:
Matanuska-Susitna Borough (25.3 min), Fairbanks North Star Borough (17.2 min), Anchorage Municipality (17.1 min).
The average commute time in Kenai Peninsula Borough is about the same as in Alaska.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Kenai Peninsula Borough has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Kenai Peninsula Borough | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.6% | 27.6% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | 2.61 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Alaska:
Haines Borough (0.3), Juneau City and Borough (0.3), Denali Borough (0.3).
Lowest:
Kusilvak Census Area (0.1), Bethel Census Area (0.2), Northwest Arctic Borough (0.2).
Health
Kenai Peninsula Borough has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Kenai Peninsula Borough | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.2 | 79.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.5% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.5% | 22.7% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Alaska:
Juneau City and Borough (0.8), Petersburg Borough (0.8), Chugach Census Area (0.8).
Lowest:
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area (0.8), Lake and Peninsula Borough (0.8), Northwest Arctic Borough (0.8).
Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK Compared With Nearby Counties
How Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK | 60,577 | $80,026 #3/3 | $264,574 #2/3 | 16.1 min #1/3 |
| Anchorage Municipality, AK | 288,818 | $103,263 | $334,902 | 17.1 min |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK | 112,982 | $94,435 | $262,501 | 25.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
How big is Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska by population?
About 60,577 people live in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, in 24,428 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 42.1, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 5 years.
How densely populated is Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska?
Averaged over its land area, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska has 2 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 3% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska?
The median home costs 3.3 times the median household income ($264,574 against $80,026), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,183 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska?
Unemployment in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska is 6.9%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
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