Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
59235
Sex Ratio
110.4 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
0.9 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
0.79 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK, has shown a population growth rate of 0.9% over the past year, which is a positive trend compared to the overall state decline of -0.2%. With a median age of 41.2, it has an older demographic compared to the state median of 35.3, indicating a higher proportion of older residents (18.6% over 65 years). The borough's age dependency ratio of 68.6 is notably higher than the state average of 59.2, suggesting a greater burden on the working-age population. This demographic profile contrasts with younger regions like Bethel Census Area, which has a median age of 28.7.
Dependency Rate
68.6 %
Median Age
41.2 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
18.6 %
Active Aging Index
101.8 %
Old Dependency Rate
31.4 %
Young Dependency Rate
37.3 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
23201
Married-couple Household
11143
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
0.33 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
1.9 %
Average Household Size
2.48 p
Average Family Size
3.19 p
Household with Children (%)
24.8 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
34.9 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
30.4 %
Now Married
51.3 %
Widowed
4.9 %
Divorced
13.3 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.