Nikiski, AK Profile: Facts & Data

The Nikiski CDP⁽¹⁾ had a population of 5,008 as of July 1, 2021. Nikiski ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Alaska. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Nikiski is located at latitude 60.6903 and longitude -151.2889 in Kenai Peninsula Borough. The formal boundaries for the Nikiski Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 69.43 sq. miles and a water area of 6.5 sq. miles. Kenai Peninsula Borough is in the Alaska time zone (GMT -9). The elevation is 138 feet.

The Nikiski Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.

The Nikiski Census Designated Place is located within the Kenai-Cook Inlet Census Subarea of Kenai Peninsula Borough. Census subareas are statistical subdivisions of the county equivalents used in Alaska (boroughs, city and boroughs, municipalities, and census areas) and are the statistical equivalent of Micro Civil Divisions (MCDs) used in other states.

Alternate Unofficial Names for Nikiski: Nikishka, Nikishka Number Two, Nikiski Wharf, North Kenai.

A Census Designated Place (CDP) is a statistical counterpart to a self-governing (incorporated) place such as a city, town, or village. A CDP is not a legal entity and has no governmental functions.

Nikiski, AK Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2021)

POPULATION
Total Population	5,008 (100%)
Population in Households	4,997 (99.8%)
Population in Families	4,073 (81.3%)
Population in Group Quarters¹	11 ( 0.2%)
Population Density	72
Diversity Index²	35


INCOME
Median Household Income	$54,419
Average Household Income	$80,196
% of Income for Mortgage⁴	18%
Per Capita Income	$30,597
Wealth Index⁵	90

HOUSING
Total HU (Housing Units)	2,274 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU	1,512 (66.5%)
Renter Occupied HU	397 (17.5%)
Vacant Housing Units	365 (16.1%)
Median Home Value	$226,914
Average Home Value	$258,107
Housing Affordability Index³	135

HOUSEHOLDS
Total Households	1,909
Average Household Size	2.62
Family Households	1,282
Average Family Size	3

NOTES

Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.

Nikiski, AK - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Nikiski to the other 353 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Alaska by rank and percentile using July 1, 2021 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR	2010-2021	2021-2026
Population	0.97%	0.56%
Households	1.09%	0.64%
Families	0.89%	0.51%
Median Household Income		0.7%
Per Capita Income		1.31%
Owner Occupied HU		0.77%

Variable Description	Rank	Percentile
Total Population	# 25	93rd
Population Density	# 88	75th
Median Household Income	# 134	62nd
Housing Affordability Index	# 201	57th
Per Capita Income	# 124	65th
Diversity Index	# 175	51st

Nikiski, AK Profile: Facts & Data

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Nikiski, AK Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2021)

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