Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Lake and Peninsula Borough | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,141 | 728,075 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 0.0 | 1.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -5.05% | -0.17% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 32.8 | 36.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 323 | 265,860 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Lake and Peninsula Borough has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Lake and Peninsula Borough | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,484 | $90,338 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.52% | 2.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 9.4% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Lake and Peninsula Borough | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $162,057 | $303,164 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $933 | $1,387 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 60.7% | 66.6% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM , followed by 09:00 AM – 09:59 AM .
| Metric | Lake and Peninsula Borough | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 7.1 | 16.2 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 5.0% | 8.8% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Lake and Peninsula Borough has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Lake and Peninsula Borough | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.2% | 27.6% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | 2.63 | 2.54 |
Health
Lake and Peninsula Borough has a health index of D, which means it is barely healthy.
| Metric | Lake and Peninsula Borough | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.0 | 79.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.1% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 29.8% | 22.7% | 19.0% |