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The Nikiski Census Designated Place had a population of 4,850 as of July 1, 2019. 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 135 feet.
The Nikiski Census Designated Place (GNIS ID: 2418742) 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.
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HOUSING AFFORDABILITY INDEX | |
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| Nikiski, AK Housing Affordability Index is 163 State of Alaska Housing Affordability Index is 124 | |
| 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. | |
WEALTH INDEX | |
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| Nikiski, AK Wealth Index is 93 State of Alaska Wealth Index is 106 | |
| 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. | |
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POPULATION | |
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| Total Population | 4,850 (100%) |
| Population in Households | 4,839 (99.8%) |
| Population in Families | 3,959 (81.6%) |
| Population in Group Quarters1 | 11 ( 0.2%) |
| Population Density | 70 |
| Diversity Index2 | 35 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $72,399 |
| Average Household Income | $83,973 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,719 |
| Wealth Index4 | 93 |
HOUSING | |
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| Total Housing Units | 2,115 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,457 (68.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 372 (17.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 285 (13.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $220,736 |
| Housing Affordability Index3 | 163 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,830 |
| Average Household Size | 2.64 |
| Family Households | 1,240 |
| Average Family Size | 3 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR | 2010-2019 | 2019-2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 0.83% | 0.47% |
| Households | 0.87% | 0.48% |
| Families | 0.71% | 0.38% |
| Median Household Income | 2.22% | |
| Per Capita Income | 1.78% |
The table below compares Nikiski to the other 353 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Alaska by rank and percentile using July 1, 2019 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.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 25 | 93rd |
| Population Density | # 91 | 75th |
| Diversity Index | # 174 | 51st |
| Median Household Income | # 63 | 82nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 99 | 72nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Alaska Census Data Comparison Tool.
