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 $75,233 with a poverty rate of 18.63%. The median age in Funny River is 60.4 years: 60.5 years for males, and 58.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Funny River was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 919 | 81.54% |
| Two or more races | 149 | 13.22% |
| Asian | 25 | 2.22% |
| Other race | 19 | 1.69% |
| Native American | 15 | 1.33% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 697 | 1.62 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
| Non Family | 427 | 1.1 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Married | 187 | 2.15 | 94.7 | 5.3 |
| Female | 56 | 3.13 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 27 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
2.34
Average Family Size
1.62
Average Household Size
82.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 26 | 2.37% |
| Associates Degree | 108 | 9.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 165 | 15.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 72 | 6.55% |
| High School Graduate | 312 | 28.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76 | 6.92% |
| Some College | 340 | 30.94% |
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 | 889 | 812 | 201 |
| 2+ Races | 121 | 121 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 49 | 39 | 11 |
| Asian | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Other Race | 19 | 19 | 11 |
| Native American | 15 | 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 | $37,371 | $37,371 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $44,327 | $0 | $44,519 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,548 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,013 | $37,198 | $44,840 |
| Some College | $47,356 | $0 | $56,250 |
$43,013
Average Earnings
$37,198
Average Male
$44,840
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.47% of Funny River residents speak only English, while 4.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 3.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 889 | 155 | 17.44% |
| Multiple | 149 | 40 | 26.85% |
| Native | 15 | 15 | 100% |
18.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.83%
Male Poverty Rate
6.43%
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 17.44% 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 15.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.31% |
| Some College | 28.35% |
| High School | 15.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 8.06% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,037 | $131,023 |
| Households | $46,550 | $75,233 |
| Married Families | $118,977 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,375 | $34,418 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.1%
Male Marriage Rate
47.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
223
Number of Veterans
184
Male Veterans
39
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 103 |
| Second Gulf War | 59 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 124 |
| 55 to 64 | 49 |
| 18 to 34 | 39 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 212 | 23.07% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 63.27% |
| Other Race | 11 | 57.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
37.9%
Labor Force Participation
37.9%
Employment Rate
0%
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
11.18%
Born in Funny River
98.4%
Native Born
1.6%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.6%
Naturalized
98.4% of Funny River residents were born in the United States, with 11.18% 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% |