Knik River is a CDP located in Matanuska-Susitna Borough Alaska. Knik River has a 2024 population of 835. Knik River is currently growing at a rate of 0.85% annually and its population has increased by 3.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 807 in 2020.
The average household income in Knik River is $109,996 with a poverty rate of 9.79%. The median age in Knik River is 37.1 years: 38.8 years for males, and 34.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Knik River was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 737 | 85.9% |
| Two or more races | 52 | 6.06% |
| Native American | 41 | 4.78% |
| Other race | 28 | 3.26% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 328 | 2.62 | 86.9 | 13.1 |
| Married | 196 | 3.25 | 97.4 | 2.6 |
| Non Family | 91 | 1.2 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
| Male | 35 | 2.71 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 6 | 2.83 | 100 | 0 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
86.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 68 | 11.49% |
| Associates Degree | 62 | 10.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 110 | 18.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 33 | 5.57% |
| High School Graduate | 173 | 29.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 2.03% |
| Some College | 134 | 22.64% |
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 | 496 | 416 | 134 |
| Hispanic | 41 | 41 | 2 |
| Other Race | 28 | 28 | 7 |
| Native American | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.02%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $86,042 | $99,219 | $53,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,179 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $63,958 | $75,583 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $79,063 |
| Overall | $54,464 | $64,167 | $37,031 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$54,464
Average Earnings
$64,167
Average Male
$37,031
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.65% of Knik River residents speak only English, while 6.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 706 | 45 | 6.37% |
| Native | 41 | 39 | 95.12% |
9.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.92%
Male Poverty Rate
3.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Knik River is Native, with 95.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Knik River is White, with 6.37% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 12.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10% |
| High School | 5.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 8.06% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $119,750 | $125,755 |
| Households | $100,417 | $109,996 |
| Married Families | $119,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,313 | $67,219 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.0%
Male Marriage Rate
77.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
53
Number of Veterans
49
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 7.93% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.3%
Labor Force Participation
66.6%
Employment Rate
1.9%
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
34.5%
Born in Knik River
94.87%
Native Born
5.13%
Foreign Born
4.2%
Non Citizen
0.93%
Naturalized
94.87% of Knik River residents were born in the United States, with 34.5% having been born in Alaska. 4.2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 835 | 7 | 0.85% |
| 2023 | 828 | 6 | 0.73% |
| 2022 | 822 | 23 | 2.88% |
| 2021 | 799 | -8 | -0.99% |
| 2020 | 807 | -59 | -6.81% |
| 2019 | 866 | 33 | 3.96% |
| 2018 | 833 | 80 | 10.62% |
| 2017 | 753 | -4 | -0.53% |
| 2016 | 757 | -8 | -1.05% |
| 2015 | 765 | 75 | 10.87% |
| 2014 | 690 | -21 | -2.95% |
| 2013 | 711 | 21 | 3.04% |
| 2012 | 690 | 22 | 3.29% |
| 2011 | 668 | -76 | -10.22% |
| 2010 | 744 | 0 | 0% |