Knik-Fairview is a CDP located in Matanuska-Susitna Borough Alaska. Knik-Fairview has a 2024 population of 19,235. Knik-Fairview is currently growing at a rate of 1.63% annually and its population has increased by 8.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,682 in 2020.
The average household income in Knik-Fairview is $111,967 with a poverty rate of 10.37%. The median age in Knik-Fairview is 34.2 years: 35.4 years for males, and 33.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Knik-Fairview was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,488 | 77.81% |
| Two or more races | 2,019 | 10.84% |
| Native American | 1,371 | 7.36% |
| Asian | 453 | 2.43% |
| Black or African American | 141 | 0.76% |
| Other race | 135 | 0.73% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.06% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,517 | 2.85 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
| Married | 4,014 | 3.33 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Non Family | 1,631 | 1.34 | 71.6 | 28.4 |
| Female | 523 | 3.52 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Male | 349 | 3.42 | 59 | 41 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.85
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 | 493 | 4.19% |
| Associates Degree | 1,477 | 12.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,411 | 11.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 974 | 8.27% |
| High School Graduate | 3,969 | 33.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 283 | 2.4% |
| Some College | 3,168 | 26.9% |
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 | 9,442 | 8,965 | 2,031 |
| 2+ Races | 1,035 | 932 | 178 |
| Native American | 647 | 557 | 80 |
| Hispanic | 557 | 501 | 118 |
| Asian | 232 | 173 | 31 |
| Black | 110 | 110 | 17 |
| Other Race | 91 | 56 | 0 |
| Islander | 12 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.51%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $77,292 | $94,350 | $57,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,705 | $0 | $77,159 |
| High School Graduate | $57,511 | $66,658 | $40,667 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $53,750 | $65,714 | $0 |
| Overall | $61,460 | $71,563 | $46,742 |
| Some College | $60,912 | $77,571 | $45,066 |
$61,460
Average Earnings
$71,563
Average Male
$46,742
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.12% of Knik-Fairview residents speak only English, while 6.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,055 | 1,262 | 8.98% |
| Multiple | 2,019 | 280 | 13.87% |
| Asian | 453 | 184 | 40.62% |
| Hispanic | 879 | 162 | 18.43% |
| Native | 1,284 | 118 | 9.19% |
| Black | 132 | 20 | 15.15% |
10.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.96%
Male Poverty Rate
11.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Knik-Fairview is Asian, with 40.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Knik-Fairview is White, with 8.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.05% |
| Some College | 8.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 35.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 11.24% |
| Male Employed | 4.02% |
| Female Employed | 3.04% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $104,188 | $121,738 |
| Households | $94,047 | $111,967 |
| Married Families | $111,528 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,583 | $74,318 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.6%
Male Marriage Rate
61.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,192
Number of Veterans
1,869
Male Veterans
323
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 844 |
| First Gulf War | 794 |
| Vietnam | 547 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 759 |
| 55 to 64 | 524 |
| 65 to 74 | 407 |
| 18 to 34 | 309 |
| 75+ | 193 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,929 | 18.62% |
| Native American | 136 | 17.71% |
| 2+ Races | 110 | 9.8% |
| Hispanic | 98 | 15.22% |
| Black | 17 | 15.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.7%
Labor Force Participation
56.1%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
44.72%
Born in Knik-Fairview
96.3%
Native Born
3.7%
Foreign Born
1.43%
Non Citizen
2.26%
Naturalized
96.3% of Knik-Fairview residents were born in the United States, with 44.72% having been born in Alaska. 1.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19,235 | 308 | 1.63% |
| 2023 | 18,927 | 308 | 1.65% |
| 2022 | 18,619 | 337 | 1.84% |
| 2021 | 18,282 | 600 | 3.39% |
| 2020 | 17,682 | 225 | 1.29% |
| 2019 | 17,457 | -56 | -0.32% |
| 2018 | 17,513 | 310 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 17,203 | 165 | 0.97% |
| 2016 | 17,038 | 1,021 | 6.37% |
| 2015 | 16,017 | 220 | 1.39% |
| 2014 | 15,797 | 568 | 3.73% |
| 2013 | 15,229 | 829 | 5.76% |
| 2012 | 14,400 | 780 | 5.73% |
| 2011 | 13,620 | -1,303 | -8.73% |
| 2010 | 14,923 | 0 | 0% |