Kenai, AK

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Kenai Overview

7,477
TOTAL POPULATION
3,810
MALE POPULATION
3,667
FEMALE POPULATION
103.90
MALES / 100 FEMALES
96.25
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$37,409
PER CAPITA INCOME
$89,688
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$77,335
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,794
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Kenai Zip Codes

Kenai Area Codes

Race in Kenai

The most populous races in Kenai are White / Caucasian (5,362 | 71.7%), Native / Alaskan (784 | 10.5%), and Two or more Races (712 | 9.5%).
Race in Kenai
Race# Population% Population
Asian1972.6%
Black / African American841.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific270.4%
Hispanic or Latino6048.1%
Native / Alaskan78410.5%
White / Caucasian5,36271.7%
Two or more Races7129.5%
Some other Race3114.2%
Total7,477100.0%

Ancestry in Kenai

The most populous ancestries reported in Kenai are German (1,111 | 14.9%), Irish (702 | 9.4%), English (594 | 7.9%), Alaskan Athabascan (427 | 5.7%), and Mexican (341 | 4.6%), together accounting for 42.5% of all Kenai residents.
Ancestry in Kenai
Ancestry# Population% Population
Alaska Native2463.3%
Alaskan Athabascan4275.7%
Aleut130.2%
American3304.4%
Austrian801.1%
Bhutanese510.7%
British210.3%
Burmese510.7%
Canadian210.3%
Central American660.9%
Cherokee1101.5%
Choctaw450.6%
Cree190.3%
Crow170.2%
Cuban300.4%
Czech280.4%
Danish1341.8%
Dominican560.7%
Dutch1131.5%
Dutch West Indian480.6%
English5947.9%
European1401.9%
Finnish1221.6%
French2142.9%
French Canadian1021.4%
German1,11114.9%
Greek130.2%
Icelander150.2%
Inupiat510.7%
Iranian130.2%
Irish7029.4%
Iroquois90.1%
Italian1421.9%
Korean2473.3%
Lithuanian90.1%
Mexican3414.6%
Native Hawaiian510.7%
Nicaraguan660.9%
Northern European180.2%
Norwegian1762.4%
Polish1612.1%
Portuguese240.3%
Puerto Rican450.6%
Russian400.5%
Samoan270.4%
Scandinavian1001.3%
Scotch-Irish1672.2%
Scottish2623.5%
Sioux110.2%
Subsaharan African20.0%
Sudanese20.0%
Swedish700.9%
Swiss130.2%
Tlingit-Haida670.9%
Tsimshian530.7%
Ukrainian130.2%
Vietnamese330.4%
Yup'ik1441.9%
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Immigrants in Kenai

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Kenai came from Asia (135 | 1.8%), Latin America (122 | 1.6%), Philippines (90 | 1.2%), South Eastern Asia (90 | 1.2%), and Caribbean (78 | 1.0%), together accounting for 6.9% of all Kenai residents.
Immigrants in Kenai
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa110.2%
Asia1351.8%
Bangladesh330.4%
Canada140.2%
Caribbean781.0%
Central America440.6%
Cuba300.4%
Eastern Asia120.2%
Eastern Europe460.6%
Europe670.9%
Germany70.1%
Ghana110.2%
Honduras190.3%
Korea120.2%
Latin America1221.6%
Mexico250.3%
Northern Europe140.2%
Philippines901.2%
Russia180.2%
South Central Asia330.4%
South Eastern Asia901.2%
Sweden140.2%
Ukraine280.4%
Western Africa110.2%
Western Europe70.1%
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Sex and Age in Kenai

Sex and Age in Kenai

The most populous age groups in Kenai are 30 to 34 Years (398 | 10.4%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (386 | 10.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Kenai
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years313 (8.2%)148 (4.0%)
5 to 9 Years178 (4.7%)386 (10.5%)
10 to 14 Years275 (7.2%)265 (7.2%)
15 to 19 Years131 (3.4%)251 (6.8%)
20 to 24 Years304 (8.0%)305 (8.3%)
25 to 29 Years351 (9.2%)240 (6.5%)
30 to 34 Years398 (10.4%)349 (9.5%)
35 to 39 Years370 (9.7%)177 (4.8%)
40 to 44 Years147 (3.9%)187 (5.1%)
45 to 49 Years302 (7.9%)211 (5.8%)
50 to 54 Years213 (5.6%)211 (5.8%)
55 to 59 Years298 (7.8%)292 (8.0%)
60 to 64 Years133 (3.5%)180 (4.9%)
65 to 69 Years192 (5.0%)175 (4.8%)
70 to 74 Years73 (1.9%)111 (3.0%)
75 to 79 Years59 (1.5%)79 (2.1%)
80 to 84 Years49 (1.3%)30 (0.8%)
85 Years and over24 (0.6%)70 (1.9%)
Total3,810 (100.0%)3,667 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Kenai

Median Family Size in Kenai

The median family size in Kenai is 3.37 persons per family, with single female/mother families (214 | 13.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.01 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (167 | 10.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.15 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Kenai
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,240 (76.5%)3.29
Single Male/Father167 (10.3%)3.15
Single Female/Mother214 (13.2%)4.01
Total Families1,621 (100.0%)3.37

Median Household Size in Kenai

The median household size in Kenai is 2.58 persons per household, with single female/mother households (214 | 7.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.76 persons per household. non-family households (1,249 | 43.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.36 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Kenai
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,240 (43.2%)3.34
Single Male/Father167 (5.8%)3.31
Single Female/Mother214 (7.5%)4.76
Non-family1,249 (43.5%)1.36
Total Households2,870 (100.0%)2.58

Household Size by Marriage Status in Kenai

Out of a total of 2,870 households in Kenai, 1,621 (56.5%) are family households, while 1,249 (43.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 644, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 922.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Kenai
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-922 (32.1%)
2-Person Households644 (22.4%)271 (9.4%)
3-Person Households334 (11.6%)56 (1.9%)
4-Person Households368 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households140 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households50 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households85 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,621 (56.5%)1,249 (43.5%)

Female Fertility in Kenai

Fertility by Age in Kenai

Average fertility rate in Kenai is 65.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 92.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 70.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Kenai
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years82 (70.7%)92.0
35 to 50 years34 (29.3%)53.0
Total116 (100.0%)65.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kenai

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kenai
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years82 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total116 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Kenai

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Kenai
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma63 (54.3%)100.0
College or Associate's Degree17 (14.7%)36.0
Bachelor's Degree19 (16.4%)107.0
Graduate Degree17 (14.7%)95.0
Total116 (100.0%)65.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kenai

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kenai
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total116 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Kenai

Income Overview in Kenai

Per Capita Income in Kenai is $37,409, while median incomes of families and households are $89,688 and $77,335 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income7,477$37,409
Median Family Income1,621$89,688
Mean Family Income1,621$110,243
Median Household Income2,870$77,335
Mean Household Income2,870$91,306
Income Deficit1,621$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)7,47732.25%
Wage / Income Gap ($)7,47767.75¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index7,4770.41

Earnings by Sex in Kenai

Average Earnings in Kenai are $43,704, $52,293 for men and $35,426 for women, a difference of 32.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Kenai
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,252 (57.7%)$52,293
Female1,654 (42.3%)$35,426
Total3,906 (100.0%)$43,704

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kenai

The most common earnings brackets in Kenai are $100,000+ for men (583 | 25.9%) and $40,000 to $44,999 for women (155 | 9.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kenai
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less76 (3.4%)62 (3.7%)
$2,500 to $4,99941 (1.8%)94 (5.7%)
$5,000 to $7,49923 (1.0%)110 (6.7%)
$7,500 to $9,99913 (0.6%)44 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $12,49946 (2.0%)81 (4.9%)
$12,500 to $14,999122 (5.4%)86 (5.2%)
$15,000 to $17,49931 (1.4%)146 (8.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)24 (1.5%)
$20,000 to $22,49945 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99937 (1.6%)31 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $29,999128 (5.7%)34 (2.1%)
$30,000 to $34,999114 (5.1%)100 (6.0%)
$35,000 to $39,999144 (6.4%)100 (6.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999122 (5.4%)155 (9.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99973 (3.2%)72 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $54,999151 (6.7%)39 (2.4%)
$55,000 to $64,999184 (8.2%)140 (8.5%)
$65,000 to $74,99930 (1.3%)103 (6.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999289 (12.8%)151 (9.1%)
$100,000+583 (25.9%)82 (5.0%)
Total2,252 (100.0%)1,654 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kenai

Average earnings in Kenai are $57,987 for men and $37,188 for women, a difference of 35.9%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $92,679, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $49,125. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $74,655, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $26,635.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kenai
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$75,917$35,037
High School Diploma$52,118$26,635
College or Associate's Degree$49,125$37,214
Bachelor's Degree$92,679$0
Graduate Degree$91,500$74,655
Total$57,987$37,188

Family Income in Kenai

Family Income Brackets in Kenai

According to the Kenai family income data, there are 413 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Kenai
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000130.8%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999191.2%
$25,000 to $34,9991448.9%
$35,000 to $49,999664.1%
$50,000 to $74,99926416.3%
$75,000 to $99,99934021.0%
$100,000 to $149,99941325.5%
$150,000 to $199,9991529.4%
$200,000+20612.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kenai

5-person families (164 | 10.1%) account for the highest median family income in Kenai with $115,156 per family, while 2-person families (707 | 43.6%) have the highest median income of $50,599 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kenai
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families707 (43.6%)$101,198
3-Person Families345 (21.3%)$84,921
4-Person Families303 (18.7%)$78,380
5-Person Families164 (10.1%)$115,156
6-Person Families57 (3.5%)$0
7+ Person Families45 (2.8%)$0
Total1,621 (100.0%)$89,688

Family Income by Number of Earners in Kenai

The median family income in Kenai is $89,688, with families comprising 3+ earners (137) having the highest median family income of $149,811, while families with no earners (232) have the lowest median family income of $76,786, accounting for 8.5% and 14.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Kenai
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners232 (14.3%)$76,786
1 Earner563 (34.7%)$80,231
2 Earners689 (42.5%)$113,050
3+ Earners137 (8.5%)$149,811
Total1,621 (100.0%)$89,688

Household Income in Kenai

Household Income Brackets in Kenai

With 522 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Kenai, accounting for 18.2% of all households. In contrast, only 60 households (2.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Kenai
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001294.5%
$10,000 to $14,999602.1%
$15,000 to $24,9991726.0%
$25,000 to $34,99929810.4%
$35,000 to $49,99931310.9%
$50,000 to $74,99937613.1%
$75,000 to $99,99947616.6%
$100,000 to $149,99952218.2%
$150,000 to $199,9992819.8%
$200,000+2418.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Kenai

The median household income in Kenai is $77,335, with the highest median household income of $90,278 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 976 households (34.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $43,859, with 549 households (19.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Kenai
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years213 (7.4%)$57,083
25 to 44 Years976 (34.0%)$90,278
45 to 64 Years1,132 (39.4%)$81,500
65+ Years549 (19.1%)$43,859
Total2,870 (100.0%)$77,335

Poverty in Kenai

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kenai

With 12.0% poverty level for males and 19.5% for females among the residents of Kenai, 6 to 11 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 58 males (23.2%) and 66 females (66.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kenai
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years41 (13.1%)55 (37.2%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)32 (23.0%)
6 to 11 Years58 (23.2%)114 (33.1%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)31 (18.6%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)66 (66.0%)
18 to 24 Years46 (13.4%)67 (16.8%)
25 to 34 Years142 (19.0%)197 (33.5%)
35 to 44 Years72 (13.9%)17 (4.7%)
45 to 54 Years20 (3.9%)19 (4.5%)
55 to 64 Years38 (8.8%)96 (20.3%)
65 to 74 Years25 (9.4%)21 (7.3%)
75 Years and over12 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total454 (12.0%)715 (19.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kenai

According to the poverty statistics in Kenai, males aged 5 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kenai
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years272 (86.9%)93 (62.8%)
5 Years31 (100.0%)107 (77.0%)
6 to 11 Years192 (76.8%)230 (66.9%)
12 to 14 Years144 (100.0%)136 (81.4%)
15 Years33 (100.0%)57 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years45 (100.0%)34 (34.0%)
18 to 24 Years298 (86.6%)331 (83.2%)
25 to 34 Years607 (81.0%)392 (66.5%)
35 to 44 Years445 (86.1%)347 (95.3%)
45 to 54 Years495 (96.1%)403 (95.5%)
55 to 64 Years393 (91.2%)376 (79.7%)
65 to 74 Years240 (90.6%)265 (92.7%)
75 Years and over120 (90.9%)179 (100.0%)
Total3,315 (87.9%)2,950 (80.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kenai

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Kenai show that 4.3% or 53 of the total 1,240 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 66.7%, comprising of 30 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kenai
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children647 (98.5%)10 (1.5%)
1 or 2 Children446 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children79 (85.9%)13 (14.1%)
5 or more Children15 (33.3%)30 (66.7%)
Total1,187 (95.7%)53 (4.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kenai

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kenai
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)9 (8.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)40 (64.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)49 (22.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kenai

The poverty data for Kenai shows that 53 of the married-couple family households (4.3%) and 49 of the single-parent households (12.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 30 households (66.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 40 household (53.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kenai
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children10 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)9 (4.6%)
3 or 4 Children13 (14.1%)40 (53.3%)
5 or more Children30 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total53 (4.3%)49 (12.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Kenai

Employment by Class of Employer in Kenai

Among the 3,289 employed individuals in Kenai, private company employees (1,688 | 51.3%), local government employees (448 | 13.6%), and not-for-profit organizations (431 | 13.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Kenai
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,68851.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1645.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2638.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations43113.1%
Local Government Employees44813.6%
State Government Employees1805.5%
Federal Government Employees1023.1%
Unpaid Family Workers130.4%
Total3,289100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Kenai

According to the labor force statistics for Kenai, out of the total population over 16 years of age (5,819), 65.2% or 3,794 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.6% or 326 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 87.4% or 653 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 37.9% or 36 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Kenai
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years118 (40.8%)19 (16.1%)
20 to 24 Years424 (69.6%)46 (10.8%)
25 to 29 Years405 (68.5%)101 (24.9%)
30 to 34 Years653 (87.4%)32 (4.9%)
35 to 44 Years736 (83.5%)31 (4.2%)
45 to 54 Years767 (81.9%)19 (2.5%)
55 to 59 Years381 (64.6%)28 (7.3%)
60 to 64 Years187 (59.7%)13 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years95 (17.2%)36 (37.9%)
75 Years and over28 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,794 (65.2%)326 (8.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kenai

According to labor force statistics for Kenai, 77.1% of individuals (3,129) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (4,059) are in the labor force, with 7.2% or 225 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.0% or 759 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 13.4% or 150 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kenai
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School102 (42.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma1,151 (70.7%)63 (3.9%)
College / Associate Degree1,117 (83.7%)179 (13.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher759 (89.0%)32 (3.8%)
Total3,129 (77.1%)292 (7.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Kenai

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kenai are Community & Social Service (409 | 11.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (268 | 7.8%), Education Instruction & Library (262 | 7.6%), Management (242 | 7.0%), and Health Technologists (184 | 5.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Kenai

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kenai, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (90.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.2%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (60.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Kenai
OccupationMaleFemale
Management164 (67.8%)78 (32.2%)
Business & Financial16 (59.3%)11 (40.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science100 (82.6%)21 (17.4%)
Computers & Mathematics72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science14 (40.0%)21 (60.0%)
Community & Social Service 230 (56.2%)179 (43.8%)
Education, Arts & Media65 (62.5%)39 (37.5%)
Legal Services & Support15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library122 (46.6%)140 (53.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating61 (22.8%)207 (77.2%)
Health Technologists17 (9.2%)167 (90.8%)
Total (Category)571 (53.5%)496 (46.5%)
Total (Overall)2,043 (59.2%)1,408 (40.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Kenai are Healthcare Support (271 | 7.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (221 | 6.4%), Security & Protection (150 | 4.3%), Firefighting & Prevention (110 | 3.2%), and Personal Care & Service (86 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations in Kenai

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Kenai, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Security & Protection (78.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (93.0%), Personal Care & Service (76.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (49.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Kenai
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support19 (7.0%)252 (93.0%)
Security & Protection118 (78.7%)32 (21.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention78 (70.9%)32 (29.1%)
Law Enforcement40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving111 (50.2%)110 (49.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service20 (23.3%)66 (76.7%)
Total (Category)329 (41.7%)460 (58.3%)
Total (Overall)2,043 (59.2%)1,408 (40.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Kenai are Office & Administration (309 | 8.9%), and Sales & Related (297 | 8.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Kenai

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Kenai
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related121 (40.7%)176 (59.3%)
Office & Administration99 (32.0%)210 (68.0%)
Total (Category)220 (36.3%)386 (63.7%)
Total (Overall)2,043 (59.2%)1,408 (40.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Kenai are Construction & Extraction (411 | 11.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (95 | 2.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (18 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Kenai

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Kenai
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction411 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair86 (90.5%)9 (9.5%)
Total (Category)515 (98.3%)9 (1.7%)
Total (Overall)2,043 (59.2%)1,408 (40.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Kenai are Production (201 | 5.8%), Transportation (149 | 4.3%), and Material Moving (115 | 3.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Kenai

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Kenai
OccupationMaleFemale
Production201 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation135 (90.6%)14 (9.4%)
Material Moving72 (62.6%)43 (37.4%)
Total (Category)408 (87.7%)57 (12.3%)
Total (Overall)2,043 (59.2%)1,408 (40.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Kenai

Employment Industries in Kenai

The major employment industries in Kenai include Health Care & Social Assistance (731 | 21.2%), Retail Trade (404 | 11.7%), Construction (358 | 10.4%), Educational Services (352 | 10.2%), and Public Administration (272 | 7.9%).
Employment Industries in Kenai

Employment Industries by Sex in Kenai

The Kenai industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (76.1%), Educational Services (70.7%), and Retail Trade (53.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Kenai
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction217 (95.2%)11 (4.8%)
Construction349 (97.5%)9 (2.5%)
Manufacturing112 (83.0%)23 (17.0%)
Wholesale Trade30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade187 (46.3%)217 (53.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing116 (82.9%)24 (17.1%)
Utilities15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information35 (67.3%)17 (32.7%)
Finance & Insurance46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing97 (87.4%)14 (12.6%)
Professional & Scientific25 (71.4%)10 (28.6%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services103 (29.3%)249 (70.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance175 (23.9%)556 (76.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation27 (48.2%)29 (51.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services131 (49.4%)134 (50.6%)
Public Administration188 (69.1%)84 (30.9%)
Total2,043 (59.2%)1,408 (40.8%)

Education in Kenai

School Enrollment in Kenai

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,612 students in Kenai are middle school (440 | 27.3%), elementary school (414 | 25.7%), and high school (312 | 19.4%).
School Enrollment in Kenai
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool744.6%
Kindergarten1358.4%
Elementary School41425.7%
Middle School44027.3%
High School31219.4%
College / Undergraduate17110.6%
Graduate / Professional664.1%
Total1,612100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kenai

Out of a total of 1,612 students who are enrolled in schools in Kenai, 292 (18.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,320 (81.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 15 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 65 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kenai
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old473 (89.9%)53 (10.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds512 (94.8%)28 (5.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds179 (73.7%)64 (26.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds30 (33.7%)59 (66.3%)
35 Years and over61 (54.9%)50 (45.1%)
Total1,320 (81.9%)292 (18.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kenai

Education (185 | 17.5%), physical & health sciences (135 | 12.8%), arts & humanities (135 | 12.8%), business (121 | 11.5%), and liberal arts & history (105 | 9.9%) are the most common fields of study among 1,057 individuals in Kenai who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kenai
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics131.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural474.4%
Physical & Health Sciences13512.8%
Psychology323.0%
Social Sciences807.6%
Engineering504.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology928.7%
Business12111.5%
Education18517.5%
Literature & Languages625.9%
Liberal Arts & History1059.9%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities13512.8%
Total1,057100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Kenai

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kenai

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Kenai are males with 2 vehicles (733, accounting for 38.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (590, making up 53.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kenai
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle22 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle529 (27.9%)342 (25.2%)
2 Vehicles733 (38.6%)590 (43.4%)
3 Vehicles223 (11.7%)105 (7.7%)
4 Vehicles97 (5.1%)65 (4.8%)
5 or more Vehicles295 (15.5%)257 (18.9%)
Total1,899 (100.0%)1,359 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Kenai

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Kenai are 10 to 14 minutes (670 commuters, 21.7%), 5 to 9 minutes (618 commuters, 20.0%), and 15 to 19 minutes (567 commuters, 18.4%).
Commute Time in Kenai
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes42613.8%
5 to 9 Minutes61820.0%
10 to 14 Minutes67021.7%
15 to 19 Minutes56718.4%
20 to 24 Minutes38412.4%
25 to 29 Minutes1314.2%
30 to 34 Minutes1545.0%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes150.5%
45 to 59 Minutes923.0%
60 to 89 Minutes150.5%
90 or more Minutes170.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Kenai

The most common commute times in Kenai are 5 to 9 minutes (394 commuters, 21.8%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (308 commuters, 24.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Kenai
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes274 (15.2%)152 (11.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes394 (21.8%)224 (17.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes362 (20.0%)308 (24.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes293 (16.2%)274 (21.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes170 (9.4%)214 (16.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes131 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes74 (4.1%)80 (6.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes15 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes62 (3.4%)30 (2.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes15 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes17 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kenai

The most frequent times of departure to work in Kenai are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (376, 20.8%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (233, 18.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kenai
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM126 (7.0%)30 (2.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM37 (2.1%)48 (3.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM83 (4.6%)52 (4.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM77 (4.3%)30 (2.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM69 (3.8%)16 (1.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM227 (12.6%)84 (6.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM376 (20.8%)195 (15.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM222 (12.3%)233 (18.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM224 (12.4%)108 (8.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM89 (4.9%)86 (6.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM61 (3.4%)116 (9.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM56 (3.1%)98 (7.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM77 (4.3%)76 (5.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM83 (4.6%)110 (8.6%)
Total1,807 (100.0%)1,282 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Kenai

Occupancy by Ownership in Kenai

Of the total 2,870 dwellings in Kenai, owner-occupied units account for 1,819 (63.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,051 (36.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Kenai
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,81963.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,05136.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,870100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Kenai

Occupancy by Household Size in Kenai
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household92232.1%
2-Person Household91531.9%
3-Person Household39013.6%
4+ Person Household64322.4%
Total Housing Units2,870100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kenai

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kenai
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household552 (59.9%)370 (40.1%)
2-Person Household565 (61.8%)350 (38.3%)
3-Person Household281 (72.1%)109 (28.0%)
4+ Person Household421 (65.5%)222 (34.5%)
Total Housing Units1,819 (63.4%)1,051 (36.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kenai

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kenai
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School65 (48.5%)69 (51.5%)
High School Diploma591 (69.1%)264 (30.9%)
College/Associate Degree767 (59.6%)519 (40.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher396 (66.5%)199 (33.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kenai

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kenai
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years78027.2%
35 to 44 Years40914.2%
45 to 54 Years60821.2%
55 to 64 Years52418.3%
65 to 74 Years32111.2%
75 to 84 Years1585.5%
85 Years and Over702.4%
Total2,870100.0%

Housing Finances in Kenai

Median Income by Occupancy in Kenai

Median Income by Occupancy in Kenai
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,819 (63.4%)$83,865
Renter-Occupied1,051 (36.6%)$61,571
Average2,870 (100.0%)$77,335

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kenai

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kenai
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00067 (3.7%)15 (1.4%)
$5,000 to $9,99934 (1.9%)14 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $14,99923 (1.3%)36 (3.4%)
$15,000 to $19,99941 (2.2%)70 (6.7%)
$20,000 to $24,99927 (1.5%)35 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999117 (6.4%)181 (17.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999223 (12.3%)91 (8.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999221 (12.1%)155 (14.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999260 (14.3%)217 (20.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999354 (19.5%)168 (16.0%)
$150,000 or more452 (24.8%)69 (6.6%)
Total1,819 (100.0%)1,051 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kenai

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kenai
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30086 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499217 (11.9%)45 (4.3%)
$500 to $799289 (15.9%)141 (13.4%)
$800 to $999125 (6.9%)179 (17.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499433 (23.8%)387 (36.8%)
$1,500 to $1,999387 (21.3%)169 (16.1%)
$2,000 to $2,499183 (10.1%)29 (2.8%)
$2,500 to $2,99980 (4.4%)55 (5.2%)
$3,000 or more19 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,819 (100.0%)1,051 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Kenai

Housing Structures in Kenai

Housing Structures in Kenai
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,84364.2%
Single Unit, Attached1254.4%
2 Unit Apartments1826.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments31010.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2508.7%
10 or more Apartments1445.0%
Mobile Home / Other160.6%
Total2,870100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kenai

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kenai
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,608 (87.3%)235 (12.8%)
Single Unit, Attached68 (54.4%)57 (45.6%)
2 Unit Apartments49 (26.9%)133 (73.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments61 (19.7%)249 (80.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments17 (6.8%)233 (93.2%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)144 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,819 (63.4%)1,051 (36.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kenai

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kenai
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room31 (1.7%)24 (2.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms135 (7.4%)318 (30.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms758 (41.7%)460 (43.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms579 (31.8%)189 (18.0%)
8 or more Rooms316 (17.4%)60 (5.7%)
Total1,819 (100.0%)1,051 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kenai

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kenai
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,712 (94.1%)551 (52.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas56 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity13 (0.7%)471 (44.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene16 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels22 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)29 (2.8%)
Total1,819 (100.0%)1,051 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Kenai

Household Vehicle Usage in Kenai
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle67 (3.7%)80 (7.6%)
1 Vehicle512 (28.1%)503 (47.9%)
2 Vehicles747 (41.1%)374 (35.6%)
3 or more Vehicles493 (27.1%)94 (8.9%)
Total1,819 (100.0%)1,051 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Kenai

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Kenai

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units6251,194
Median Property Value$233,000$256,800
Median Household Income$76,652$338
Monthly Housing Costs$548$19
Real Estate Taxes$1,336$71

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kenai

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kenai
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00026 (4.2%)15 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $99,99917 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999392 (62.7%)888 (74.4%)
$300,000 to $499,999122 (19.5%)272 (22.8%)
$500,000 to $749,99951 (8.2%)19 (1.6%)
$750,000 to $999,99917 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total625 (100.0%)1,194 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kenai

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kenai
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00050 (8.0%)39 (3.3%)
$10,000 to $24,99955 (8.8%)51 (4.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99971 (11.4%)36 (3.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99946 (7.4%)46 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99972 (11.5%)177 (14.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999107 (17.1%)149 (12.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999110 (17.6%)153 (12.8%)
$150,000 or more114 (18.2%)244 (20.4%)
Total625 (100.0%)1,194 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kenai

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kenai
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x205 (32.8%)87,500 (7,328.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x61 (9.8%)409 (34.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x70 (11.2%)267 (22.4%)
4.0x or more272 (43.5%)120 (10.1%)
Total625 (100.0%)1,194 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kenai

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kenai
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800168 (26.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499148 (23.7%)159 (13.3%)
$800 to $1,499219 (35.0%)445 (37.3%)
Total625 (100.0%)1,194 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Kenai

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kenai

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kenai
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years616 (97.6%)15 (2.4%)
6 to 18 Years1,236 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years616 (81.5%)140 (18.5%)
26 to 34 Years1,097 (87.7%)154 (12.3%)
35 to 44 Years830 (96.3%)32 (3.7%)
45 to 54 Years833 (88.9%)104 (11.1%)
55 to 64 Years767 (84.9%)136 (15.1%)
65 to 74 Years551 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older311 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,857 (92.2%)581 (7.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kenai

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kenai
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born616 (97.6%)15 (2.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,236 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen616 (81.5%)140 (18.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kenai

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kenai
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000456 (96.0%)19 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,345 (92.3%)112 (7.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,019 (97.3%)28 (2.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999902 (84.8%)162 (15.2%)
$100,000 and over3,091 (92.3%)259 (7.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kenai

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kenai
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6241 (38.2%)412 (65.3%)
6 to 18 Years737 (59.6%)664 (53.7%)
19 to 25 Years196 (25.9%)442 (58.5%)
25 to 34 Years490 (39.2%)651 (52.0%)
35 to 44 Years290 (33.6%)658 (76.3%)
45 to 54 Years240 (25.6%)612 (65.3%)
55 to 64 Years216 (23.9%)625 (69.2%)
65 to 74 Years525 (95.3%)308 (55.9%)
75 Years and over311 (100.0%)182 (58.5%)
Total3,246 (43.6%)4,554 (61.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kenai

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kenai
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years58 (11.0%)110 (13.6%)
18 to 34 Years16 (1.5%)134 (13.6%)
35 to 64 Years203 (13.9%)161 (13.0%)
65 to 74 Years67 (25.3%)72 (25.2%)
75 Years and over20 (15.1%)56 (31.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Kenai

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Kenai: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)57 (5.8%)
35 to 64 Years83 (5.7%)55 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years27 (10.2%)19 (6.6%)
75 Years and over20 (15.1%)30 (16.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Kenai: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)31 (3.8%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years59 (4.0%)38 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (0.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)25 (14.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Kenai: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years58 (11.0%)79 (9.8%)
18 to 34 Years16 (1.5%)90 (9.1%)
35 to 64 Years41 (2.8%)73 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years40 (15.1%)28 (9.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)18 (10.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Kenai: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years91 (6.2%)125 (10.1%)
65 to 74 Years44 (16.6%)38 (13.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)25 (14.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Kenai: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years41 (2.8%)77 (6.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (0.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Kenai

Computing Device Access in Kenai

Computing Device Access in Kenai
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,26779.0%
Smartphone2,54788.7%
Tablet1,71559.8%
No Computing Device913.2%
Total2,870100.0%

Internet Access in Kenai

Internet Access in Kenai
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,84564.3%
Cellular Data Only61921.6%
Satellite Internet1936.7%
No Internet31811.1%
Total2,870100.0%

Kenai Summary

Kenai, Alaska is a city located on the Kenai Peninsula in the southcentral region of the state. It is the third largest city in Alaska, with a population of 7,100 as of the 2010 census. The city is located on the Kenai River, which flows into Cook Inlet, and is the gateway to the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.

History

The area around Kenai has been inhabited for thousands of years by the Dena’ina Athabascan people. The first Europeans to explore the area were Russian fur traders in the late 1700s. The city of Kenai was founded in 1786 by the Russian-American Company, and was named after the Kenai River. The city was a major trading post for the fur trade, and was the site of the first Russian Orthodox Church in Alaska.
In 1867, the United States purchased Alaska from Russia, and the area around Kenai was incorporated into the Alaska Territory. The city was a major fishing center during the early 1900s, and was the site of the first salmon cannery in Alaska. In the 1950s, oil was discovered in the area, and the city became a major center for oil exploration and production.

Geography

Kenai is located on the Kenai Peninsula in southcentral Alaska, about 100 miles southwest of Anchorage. The city is situated on the Kenai River, which flows into Cook Inlet. The city is surrounded by mountains, including the Chugach Mountains to the east and the Kenai Mountains to the west. The city has a total area of 8.3 square miles, of which 8.2 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water.

Economy

Kenai’s economy is largely based on fishing, oil, and tourism. The city is home to several major fishing companies, including Trident Seafoods, Ocean Beauty Seafoods, and Alaska General Seafoods. The city is also a major center for oil exploration and production, with several major oil companies operating in the area. Tourism is also an important part of the local economy, with visitors coming to the area to fish, hunt, and explore the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 7,100 people, 2,845 households, and 1,845 families residing in the city. The population density was 854.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 79.2% White, 0.7% African American, 8.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 10.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $50,938, and the median income for a family was $60,938. The per capita income for the city was $25,938. About 8.3% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Kenai, Alaska is a city located on the Kenai Peninsula in the southcentral region of the state. It has a long history, dating back to the 1700s when it was founded by the Russian-American Company. The city is a major center for fishing, oil exploration and production, and tourism. As of the 2010 census, the population of Kenai was 7,100, with a median household income of $50,938.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Kenai?
Total Population of Kenai is 7,477.
What is the Total Male Population of Kenai?
Total Male Population of Kenai is 3,810.
What is the Total Female Population of Kenai?
Total Female Population of Kenai is 3,667.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Kenai?
There are 103.90 Males per 100 Females in Kenai.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Kenai?
There are 96.25 Females per 100 Males in Kenai.
What is the Median Population Age in Kenai?
Median Population Age in Kenai is 34.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Kenai
Average Family Size in Kenai is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Kenai
Average Household Size in Kenai is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Kenai?
Per Capita income in Kenai is $37,409.
What is the Median Family Income in Kenai?
Median Family Income in Kenai is $89,688.
What is the Median Household income in Kenai?
Median Household Income in Kenai is $77,335.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Kenai?
Income or Wage Gap in Kenai is 32.3%.
Women in Kenai earn 67.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Kenai?
Inequality or Gini Index in Kenai is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Kenai?
There are 3,794 People in the Labor Forcein in Kenai.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Kenai?
65.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Kenai.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Kenai?
Unemployment Rate in Kenai is 8.6%.