Nikiski is a CDP located in Kenai Peninsula Borough Alaska. Nikiski has a 2024 population of 4,390. Nikiski is currently declining at a rate of -0.18% annually but its population has increased by 1.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,324 in 2020.
The average household income in Nikiski is $78,619 with a poverty rate of 18.58%. The median age in Nikiski is 35.2 years: 35.6 years for males, and 34.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nikiski was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,212 | 72.92% |
| Two or more races | 525 | 11.92% |
| Native American | 426 | 9.67% |
| Asian | 157 | 3.56% |
| Other race | 49 | 1.11% |
| Black or African American | 36 | 0.82% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,505 | 2.91 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Married | 742 | 3.78 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
| Non Family | 598 | 1.38 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
| Female | 118 | 5.38 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Male | 47 | 2.4 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
3.7
Average Family Size
2.91
Average Household Size
81.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 133 | 4.71% |
| Associates Degree | 477 | 16.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 247 | 8.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 121 | 4.29% |
| High School Graduate | 997 | 35.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37 | 1.31% |
| Some College | 809 | 28.68% |
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 | 2,284 | 2,184 | 306 |
| 2+ Races | 251 | 220 | 36 |
| Native American | 133 | 116 | 0 |
| Asian | 81 | 81 | 26 |
| Hispanic | 43 | 21 | 0 |
| Black | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| Other Race | 30 | 14 | 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 asian people with a rate of 32.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,329 | $67,292 | $110,486 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,453 | $37,799 | $16,406 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,559 | $45,380 | $33,226 |
| Some College | $47,941 | $59,665 | $33,767 |
$38,559
Average Earnings
$45,380
Average Male
$33,226
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.46% of Nikiski residents speak only English, while 8.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,132 | 553 | 17.66% |
| Native | 426 | 137 | 32.16% |
| Multiple | 504 | 122 | 24.21% |
18.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.54%
Male Poverty Rate
17.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nikiski is Native, with 32.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nikiski is White, with 17.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.41% |
| High School | 15.56% |
| Some College | 13.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 31.11% |
| Male Employed | 18.4% |
| Female Employed | 2.96% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,539 | $100,482 |
| Households | $59,809 | $78,619 |
| Married Families | $97,353 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,222 | $38,939 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.4%
Male Marriage Rate
52.3%
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
536
Number of Veterans
536
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 234 |
| Second Gulf War | 176 |
| First Gulf War | 66 |
| Korea | 44 |
| World War II | 24 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 159 |
| 75+ | 149 |
| 35 to 54 | 114 |
| 18 to 34 | 69 |
| 55 to 64 | 45 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 432 | 17.31% |
| 2+ Races | 82 | 32.67% |
| Native American | 15 | 5.91% |
| Black | 7 | 19.44% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 16.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.9%
Labor Force Participation
44.6%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
46.02%
Born in Nikiski
97.28%
Native Born
2.72%
Foreign Born
1.02%
Non Citizen
1.7%
Naturalized
97.28% of Nikiski residents were born in the United States, with 46.02% having been born in Alaska. 1.02% 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 | 4,390 | -8 | -0.18% |
| 2023 | 4,398 | -7 | -0.16% |
| 2022 | 4,405 | 173 | 4.09% |
| 2021 | 4,232 | -92 | -2.13% |
| 2020 | 4,324 | 8 | 0.19% |
| 2019 | 4,316 | -259 | -5.66% |
| 2018 | 4,575 | -153 | -3.24% |
| 2017 | 4,728 | -301 | -5.99% |
| 2016 | 5,029 | 480 | 10.55% |
| 2015 | 4,549 | 13 | 0.29% |
| 2014 | 4,536 | -131 | -2.81% |
| 2013 | 4,667 | -41 | -0.87% |
| 2012 | 4,708 | 325 | 7.42% |
| 2011 | 4,383 | -110 | -2.45% |
| 2010 | 4,493 | 0 | 0% |