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 $89,425 with a poverty rate of 13.94%. The median age in Nikiski is 37.1 years: 37.5 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nikiski was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,491 | 74.98% |
| Two or more races | 681 | 14.63% |
| Native American | 233 | 5% |
| Asian | 168 | 3.61% |
| Black or African American | 52 | 1.12% |
| Other race | 31 | 0.67% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
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 | 1,598 | 2.9 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Married | 878 | 3.88 | 86.3 | 13.7 |
| Non Family | 580 | 1.17 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Female | 98 | 4.39 | 39.8 | 60.2 |
| Male | 42 | 2.93 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
3.69
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Household Size
79.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 178 | 5.64% |
| Associates Degree | 473 | 14.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 348 | 11.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 145 | 4.59% |
| High School Graduate | 1,126 | 35.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58 | 1.84% |
| Some College | 830 | 26.28% |
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 | 2,512 | 2,335 | 423 |
| 2+ Races | 350 | 315 | 44 |
| Native American | 137 | 117 | 0 |
| Asian | 90 | 90 | 24 |
| Hispanic | 79 | 75 | 2 |
| Black | 52 | 52 | 0 |
| Other Race | 11 | 11 | 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 26.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,137 | $59,702 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,906 | $41,875 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,103 | $57,564 | $35,858 |
| Some College | $59,868 | $68,750 | $37,034 |
$46,103
Average Earnings
$57,564
Average Male
$35,858
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.88% of Nikiski residents speak only English, while 6.12% 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 | 3,414 | 439 | 12.86% |
| Multiple | 664 | 121 | 18.22% |
| Native | 233 | 85 | 36.48% |
13.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.99%
Male Poverty Rate
16.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nikiski is Native, with 36.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nikiski is White, with 12.86% 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 19.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.2% |
| High School | 12.22% |
| Some College | 8.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 35.42% |
| Male Employed | 11.18% |
| Female Employed | 4.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,000 | $111,229 |
| Households | $63,023 | $89,425 |
| Married Families | $96,389 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,273 | $41,937 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.3%
Male Marriage Rate
54.9%
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
550
Number of Veterans
550
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 254 |
| Second Gulf War | 159 |
| First Gulf War | 65 |
| World War II | 27 |
| Korea | 23 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 170 |
| 75+ | 168 |
| 35 to 54 | 120 |
| 18 to 34 | 46 |
| 55 to 64 | 46 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 458 | 16.67% |
| 2+ Races | 84 | 24% |
| Black | 8 | 15.38% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 10.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.7%
Labor Force Participation
44.8%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
41.62%
Born in Nikiski
97.27%
Native Born
2.73%
Foreign Born
1.01%
Non Citizen
1.72%
Naturalized
97.27% of Nikiski residents were born in the United States, with 41.62% having been born in Alaska. 1.01% 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% |