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 $99,032 with a poverty rate of 11.07%. The median age in Knik River is 35 years: 38.4 years for males, and 32.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Knik River was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 712 | 86.62% |
| Native American | 48 | 5.84% |
| Two or more races | 40 | 4.87% |
| Other race | 22 | 2.68% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 316 | 2.6 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Married | 169 | 3.37 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 96 | 1.21 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
| Male | 40 | 2.58 | 90 | 10 |
| Female | 11 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
90.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 63 | 11.33% |
| Associates Degree | 63 | 11.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 91 | 16.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 28 | 5.04% |
| High School Graduate | 177 | 31.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 2.16% |
| Some College | 122 | 21.94% |
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 | 456 | 384 | 110 |
| Hispanic | 42 | 42 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 23 | 9 |
| Native American | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| Other Race | 22 | 22 | 0 |
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 2+ races people with a rate of 34.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,250 | $148,438 | $56,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,000 | $0 | $86,458 |
| High School Graduate | $59,375 | $68,125 | $29,712 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,656 | $32,045 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,938 | $55,417 | $50,469 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$50,938
Average Earnings
$55,417
Average Male
$50,469
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.17% of Knik River residents speak only English, while 5.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 682 | 53 | 7.77% |
| Native | 48 | 35 | 72.92% |
| Multiple | 40 | 3 | 7.5% |
11.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.67%
Male Poverty Rate
4.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Knik River is Native, with 72.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Knik River is Multiple, with 7.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20% |
| Some College | 13.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.04% |
| High School | 4.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Male Employed | 10.5% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $118,333 | $114,286 |
| Households | $75,000 | $99,032 |
| Married Families | $135,208 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,932 | $62,031 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.6%
Male Marriage Rate
68.1%
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
55
Number of Veterans
51
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| Vietnam | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 8.7% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 30.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.4%
Labor Force Participation
65.1%
Employment Rate
2.4%
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
34.43%
Born in Knik River
94.04%
Native Born
5.96%
Foreign Born
4.62%
Non Citizen
1.34%
Naturalized
94.04% of Knik River residents were born in the United States, with 34.43% having been born in Alaska. 4.62% 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% |