Nikiski, AK

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Nikiski Overview

4,405
TOTAL POPULATION
2,355
MALE POPULATION
2,050
FEMALE POPULATION
114.88
MALES / 100 FEMALES
87.05
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,708
PER CAPITA INCOME
$89,539
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$59,809
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
15.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
84.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,534
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
46.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Nikiski Zip Codes

Nikiski Area Codes

Race in Nikiski

The most populous races in Nikiski are White / Caucasian (3,212 | 72.9%), Two or more Races (525 | 11.9%), and Native / Alaskan (426 | 9.7%).
Race in Nikiski
Race# Population% Population
Asian1573.6%
Black / African American360.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1834.2%
Native / Alaskan4269.7%
White / Caucasian3,21272.9%
Two or more Races52511.9%
Some other Race491.1%
Total4,405100.0%

Ancestry in Nikiski

The most populous ancestries reported in Nikiski are English (848 | 19.3%), German (558 | 12.7%), Irish (496 | 11.3%), American (469 | 10.6%), and Yup'ik (212 | 4.8%), together accounting for 58.6% of all Nikiski residents.
Ancestry in Nikiski
Ancestry# Population% Population
Alaska Native1323.0%
Alaskan Athabascan1182.7%
Aleut1192.7%
American46910.6%
Belgian240.5%
Bhutanese821.9%
Blackfeet671.5%
British170.4%
Burmese270.6%
Choctaw681.5%
Cuban150.3%
Danish230.5%
Dominican20.1%
Dutch1493.4%
English84819.3%
European651.5%
Finnish50.1%
French380.9%
French Canadian420.9%
German55812.7%
Ghanaian50.1%
Indian (Asian)250.6%
Inupiat1032.3%
Irish49611.3%
Italian821.9%
Jamaican70.2%
Korean1202.7%
Mexican1473.3%
Native Hawaiian651.5%
Northern European190.4%
Norwegian1102.5%
Polish641.5%
Puerto Rican190.4%
Russian130.3%
Scandinavian200.4%
Scotch-Irish851.9%
Scottish801.8%
Sioux320.7%
Subsaharan African50.1%
Swedish80.2%
Tlingit-Haida561.3%
Yup'ik2124.8%
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Immigrants in Nikiski

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Nikiski came from Asia (109 | 2.5%), Philippines (70 | 1.6%), South Eastern Asia (70 | 1.6%), Eastern Asia (39 | 0.9%), and Japan (39 | 0.9%), together accounting for 7.4% of all Nikiski residents.
Immigrants in Nikiski
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa50.1%
Asia1092.5%
Caribbean20.1%
Dominican Republic20.1%
Eastern Asia390.9%
Europe40.1%
Germany40.1%
Ghana50.1%
Japan390.9%
Latin America20.1%
Philippines701.6%
South Eastern Asia701.6%
Western Africa50.1%
Western Europe40.1%
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Sex and Age in Nikiski

Sex and Age in Nikiski

The most populous age groups in Nikiski are 35 to 39 Years (342 | 14.5%) for men and Under 5 Years (219 | 10.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Nikiski
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years148 (6.3%)219 (10.7%)
5 to 9 Years156 (6.6%)200 (9.8%)
10 to 14 Years245 (10.4%)104 (5.1%)
15 to 19 Years100 (4.3%)137 (6.7%)
20 to 24 Years194 (8.2%)81 (4.0%)
25 to 29 Years138 (5.9%)82 (4.0%)
30 to 34 Years169 (7.2%)216 (10.5%)
35 to 39 Years342 (14.5%)181 (8.8%)
40 to 44 Years1 (0.0%)53 (2.6%)
45 to 49 Years21 (0.9%)64 (3.1%)
50 to 54 Years43 (1.8%)59 (2.9%)
55 to 59 Years28 (1.2%)142 (6.9%)
60 to 64 Years183 (7.8%)159 (7.8%)
65 to 69 Years125 (5.3%)169 (8.2%)
70 to 74 Years225 (9.6%)72 (3.5%)
75 to 79 Years87 (3.7%)85 (4.2%)
80 to 84 Years104 (4.4%)21 (1.0%)
85 Years and over46 (1.9%)6 (0.3%)
Total2,355 (100.0%)2,050 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Nikiski

Median Family Size in Nikiski

The median family size in Nikiski is 3.70 persons per family, with single female/mother families (118 | 13.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.37 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (47 | 5.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.40 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Nikiski
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple742 (81.8%)3.67
Single Male/Father47 (5.2%)2.40
Single Female/Mother118 (13.0%)4.37
Total Families907 (100.0%)3.70

Median Household Size in Nikiski

The median household size in Nikiski is 2.91 persons per household, with single female/mother households (118 | 7.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.38 persons per household. non-family households (598 | 39.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.38 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Nikiski
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple742 (49.3%)3.78
Single Male/Father47 (3.1%)2.40
Single Female/Mother118 (7.8%)5.38
Non-family598 (39.7%)1.38
Total Households1,505 (100.0%)2.91

Household Size by Marriage Status in Nikiski

Out of a total of 1,505 households in Nikiski, 907 (60.3%) are family households, while 598 (39.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 392, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 472.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Nikiski
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-472 (31.4%)
2-Person Households392 (26.1%)80 (5.3%)
3-Person Households114 (7.6%)19 (1.3%)
4-Person Households200 (13.3%)27 (1.8%)
5-Person Households114 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households41 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households46 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total907 (60.3%)598 (39.7%)

Female Fertility in Nikiski

Fertility by Age in Nikiski

Average fertility rate in Nikiski is 19.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Nikiski
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years16 (100.0%)42.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total16 (100.0%)19.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Nikiski

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Nikiski
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Nikiski

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Nikiski
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma16 (100.0%)63.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total16 (100.0%)19.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Nikiski

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Nikiski
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Nikiski

Income Overview in Nikiski

Per Capita Income in Nikiski is $27,708, while median incomes of families and households are $89,539 and $59,809 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income4,405$27,708
Median Family Income907$89,539
Mean Family Income907$100,482
Median Household Income1,505$59,809
Mean Household Income1,505$78,619
Income Deficit907$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)4,40515.83%
Wage / Income Gap ($)4,40584.17¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4,4050.44

Earnings by Sex in Nikiski

Average Earnings in Nikiski are $34,304, $37,564 for men and $31,618 for women, a difference of 15.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Nikiski
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male949 (58.8%)$37,564
Female664 (41.2%)$31,618
Total1,613 (100.0%)$34,304

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Nikiski

The most common earnings brackets in Nikiski are $2,499 or less for men (157 | 16.5%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (91 | 13.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Nikiski
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less157 (16.5%)4 (0.6%)
$2,500 to $4,99920 (2.1%)76 (11.5%)
$5,000 to $7,49927 (2.9%)31 (4.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)5 (0.7%)
$12,500 to $14,99972 (7.6%)24 (3.6%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)57 (8.6%)
$17,500 to $19,99924 (2.5%)39 (5.9%)
$20,000 to $22,49954 (5.7%)56 (8.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99917 (1.8%)29 (4.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99953 (5.6%)91 (13.7%)
$35,000 to $39,999108 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99915 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99923 (2.4%)58 (8.7%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99991 (9.6%)21 (3.2%)
$65,000 to $74,99992 (9.7%)17 (2.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99999 (10.4%)86 (13.0%)
$100,000+97 (10.2%)70 (10.5%)
Total949 (100.0%)664 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Nikiski

Average earnings in Nikiski are $45,380 for men and $33,226 for women, a difference of 26.8%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $67,292, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $37,799. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $110,486, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $16,406.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Nikiski
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$37,799$16,406
College or Associate's Degree$59,665$33,767
Bachelor's Degree$67,292$110,486
Graduate Degree--
Total$45,380$33,226

Family Income in Nikiski

Family Income Brackets in Nikiski

According to the Nikiski family income data, there are 204 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Nikiski
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,999161.8%
$15,000 to $24,999657.2%
$25,000 to $34,999121.3%
$35,000 to $49,99917719.5%
$50,000 to $74,9999410.4%
$75,000 to $99,99917118.9%
$100,000 to $149,99920422.5%
$150,000 to $199,99910011.0%
$200,000+687.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Nikiski

4-person families (214 | 23.6%) account for the highest median family income in Nikiski with $103,986 per family, while 2-person families (417 | 46.0%) have the highest median income of $39,422 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Nikiski
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families417 (46.0%)$78,843
3-Person Families126 (13.9%)$81,667
4-Person Families214 (23.6%)$103,986
5-Person Families63 (7.0%)$0
6-Person Families41 (4.5%)$0
7+ Person Families46 (5.1%)$59,554
Total907 (100.0%)$89,539

Family Income by Number of Earners in Nikiski

The median family income in Nikiski is $89,539, with families comprising 2 earners (277) having the highest median family income of $123,429, while families with no earners (234) have the lowest median family income of $48,274, accounting for 30.5% and 25.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Nikiski
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners234 (25.8%)$48,274
1 Earner311 (34.3%)$83,203
2 Earners277 (30.5%)$123,429
3+ Earners85 (9.4%)$104,668
Total907 (100.0%)$89,539

Household Income in Nikiski

Household Income Brackets in Nikiski

With 281 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Nikiski, accounting for 18.7% of all households. In contrast, only 41 households (2.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Nikiski
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001057.0%
$10,000 to $14,999412.7%
$15,000 to $24,99916911.2%
$25,000 to $34,999624.1%
$35,000 to $49,99928118.7%
$50,000 to $74,99924216.1%
$75,000 to $99,99919112.7%
$100,000 to $149,99919112.7%
$150,000 to $199,99915410.2%
$200,000+684.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Nikiski

The median household income in Nikiski is $59,809, with the highest median household income of $93,221 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 461 households (30.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 30 households (2.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Nikiski
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years30 (2.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years461 (30.6%)$93,221
45 to 64 Years413 (27.4%)$56,250
65+ Years601 (39.9%)$52,031
Total1,505 (100.0%)$59,809

Poverty in Nikiski

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Nikiski

With 19.5% poverty level for males and 17.5% for females among the residents of Nikiski, 18 to 24 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 159 males (73.6%) and 47 females (52.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Nikiski
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years30 (20.3%)22 (10.1%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years22 (11.1%)18 (10.2%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)47 (52.8%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)26 (41.3%)
16 and 17 Years48 (61.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years159 (73.6%)44 (39.6%)
25 to 34 Years18 (5.9%)31 (10.4%)
35 to 44 Years66 (19.2%)63 (26.9%)
45 to 54 Years27 (42.2%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years21 (10.0%)105 (34.9%)
65 to 74 Years65 (18.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total456 (19.5%)356 (17.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Nikiski

According to the poverty statistics in Nikiski, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 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 Nikiski
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years118 (79.7%)197 (89.9%)
5 Years67 (100.0%)38 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years176 (88.9%)159 (89.8%)
12 to 14 Years115 (100.0%)42 (47.2%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)37 (58.7%)
16 and 17 Years30 (38.5%)44 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years57 (26.4%)67 (60.4%)
25 to 34 Years289 (94.1%)267 (89.6%)
35 to 44 Years277 (80.8%)171 (73.1%)
45 to 54 Years37 (57.8%)123 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years190 (90.0%)196 (65.1%)
65 to 74 Years285 (81.4%)233 (100.0%)
75 Years and over237 (100.0%)106 (100.0%)
Total1,878 (80.5%)1,680 (82.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Nikiski

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Nikiski show that 8.6% or 64 of the total 742 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 44.3%, comprising of 47 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Nikiski
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children416 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children159 (90.3%)17 (9.7%)
3 or 4 Children59 (55.7%)47 (44.3%)
5 or more Children44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total678 (91.4%)64 (8.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Nikiski

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Nikiski
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)17 (18.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)17 (14.4%)

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

The poverty data for Nikiski shows that 64 of the married-couple family households (8.6%) and 17 of the single-parent households (10.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 47 households (44.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 household (18.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Nikiski
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children17 (9.7%)17 (18.3%)
3 or 4 Children47 (44.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total64 (8.6%)17 (10.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Nikiski

Employment by Class of Employer in Nikiski

Among the 1,418 employed individuals in Nikiski, private company employees (853 | 60.2%), not-for-profit organizations (197 | 13.9%), and local government employees (160 | 11.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Nikiski
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees85360.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)745.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)533.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations19713.9%
Local Government Employees16011.3%
State Government Employees543.8%
Federal Government Employees271.9%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,418100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Nikiski

According to the labor force statistics for Nikiski, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,270), 46.9% or 1,534 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 74 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 93.0% or 174 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 100.0% or 20 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Nikiski
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years41 (23.6%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years184 (66.9%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years137 (62.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years297 (77.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years381 (66.0%)45 (11.8%)
45 to 54 Years174 (93.0%)9 (5.2%)
55 to 59 Years42 (24.7%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years154 (45.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years104 (17.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over20 (5.7%)20 (100.0%)
Total1,534 (46.9%)74 (4.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Nikiski

According to labor force statistics for Nikiski, 63.0% of individuals (1,185) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,881) are in the labor force, with 4.6% or 55 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 76.0% or 136 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.5% or 54 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Nikiski
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School38 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma470 (66.2%)82 (11.5%)
College / Associate Degree541 (61.6%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher136 (76.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,185 (63.0%)87 (4.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Nikiski

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Nikiski are Community & Social Service (147 | 10.1%), Education Instruction & Library (107 | 7.3%), Management (83 | 5.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (63 | 4.3%), and Architecture & Engineering (45 | 3.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Nikiski

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Nikiski, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Community & Social Service (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Nikiski
OccupationMaleFemale
Management43 (51.8%)40 (48.2%)
Business & Financial17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)147 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)107 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
Total (Category)123 (36.2%)217 (63.8%)
Total (Overall)886 (60.7%)574 (39.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Nikiski are Food Preparation & Serving (129 | 8.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (96 | 6.6%), Healthcare Support (94 | 6.4%), Security & Protection (28 | 1.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (28 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations in Nikiski

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Nikiski, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (72.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (45.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Nikiski
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)94 (100.0%)
Security & Protection28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving71 (55.0%)58 (45.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance70 (72.9%)26 (27.1%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Total (Category)169 (46.9%)191 (53.1%)
Total (Overall)886 (60.7%)574 (39.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Nikiski are Office & Administration (162 | 11.1%), and Sales & Related (67 | 4.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Nikiski

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Nikiski
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration20 (12.3%)142 (87.6%)
Total (Category)87 (38.0%)142 (62.0%)
Total (Overall)886 (60.7%)574 (39.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Nikiski are Construction & Extraction (201 | 13.8%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (48 | 3.3%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (46 | 3.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Nikiski

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Nikiski
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry39 (81.2%)9 (18.8%)
Construction & Extraction189 (94.0%)12 (6.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)274 (92.9%)21 (7.1%)
Total (Overall)886 (60.7%)574 (39.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Nikiski are Material Moving (154 | 10.5%), Production (57 | 3.9%), and Transportation (25 | 1.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Nikiski

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Nikiski
OccupationMaleFemale
Production54 (94.7%)3 (5.3%)
Transportation25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving154 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)233 (98.7%)3 (1.3%)
Total (Overall)886 (60.7%)574 (39.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Nikiski

Employment Industries in Nikiski

The major employment industries in Nikiski include Retail Trade (185 | 12.7%), Accommodation & Food Services (185 | 12.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (163 | 11.2%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (150 | 10.3%), and Educational Services (137 | 9.4%).
Employment Industries in Nikiski

Employment Industries by Sex in Nikiski

The Nikiski industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Educational Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Nikiski
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting60 (87.0%)9 (13.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction133 (88.7%)17 (11.3%)
Construction136 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing22 (88.0%)3 (12.0%)
Wholesale Trade22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade159 (86.0%)26 (14.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities22 (64.7%)12 (35.3%)
Information22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)56 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)137 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance17 (10.4%)146 (89.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services144 (77.8%)41 (22.2%)
Public Administration28 (30.1%)65 (69.9%)
Total886 (60.7%)574 (39.3%)

Education in Nikiski

School Enrollment in Nikiski

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,050 students in Nikiski are middle school (275 | 26.2%), high school (251 | 23.9%), and elementary school (232 | 22.1%).
School Enrollment in Nikiski
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool11010.5%
Kindergarten797.5%
Elementary School23222.1%
Middle School27526.2%
High School25123.9%
College / Undergraduate868.2%
Graduate / Professional171.6%
Total1,050100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Nikiski

Out of a total of 1,050 students who are enrolled in schools in Nikiski, 284 (27.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 766 (73.0%) 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 65 (77.4% 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 30 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Nikiski
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds19 (22.6%)65 (77.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old312 (92.6%)25 (7.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds254 (81.7%)57 (18.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds75 (40.5%)110 (59.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds38 (59.4%)26 (40.6%)
35 Years and over39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total766 (73.0%)284 (27.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Nikiski

Science & technology (92 | 21.6%), physical & health sciences (71 | 16.7%), education (68 | 16.0%), engineering (61 | 14.3%), and business (41 | 9.6%) are the most common fields of study among 426 individuals in Nikiski who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Nikiski
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural174.0%
Physical & Health Sciences7116.7%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences184.2%
Engineering6114.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology9221.6%
Business419.6%
Education6816.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History40.9%
Visual & Performing Arts358.2%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities194.5%
Total426100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Nikiski

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Nikiski

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Nikiski are males with 1 vehicle (220, accounting for 26.2%) and females with 1 vehicle (113, making up 38.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Nikiski
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle16 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle220 (26.2%)113 (19.8%)
2 Vehicles200 (23.8%)121 (21.2%)
3 Vehicles206 (24.5%)78 (13.7%)
4 Vehicles159 (18.9%)225 (39.4%)
5 or more Vehicles39 (4.6%)34 (5.9%)
Total840 (100.0%)571 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Nikiski

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Nikiski are 15 to 19 minutes (290 commuters, 21.1%), 30 to 34 minutes (287 commuters, 20.9%), and 20 to 24 minutes (170 commuters, 12.4%).
Commute Time in Nikiski
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1077.8%
5 to 9 Minutes674.9%
10 to 14 Minutes967.0%
15 to 19 Minutes29021.1%
20 to 24 Minutes17012.4%
25 to 29 Minutes543.9%
30 to 34 Minutes28720.9%
35 to 39 Minutes312.3%
40 to 44 Minutes715.2%
45 to 59 Minutes856.2%
60 to 89 Minutes282.0%
90 or more Minutes876.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Nikiski

The most common commute times in Nikiski are 15 to 19 minutes (249 commuters, 30.4%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (114 commuters, 20.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Nikiski
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes41 (5.0%)66 (11.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes30 (3.7%)37 (6.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes84 (10.3%)12 (2.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes249 (30.4%)41 (7.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes65 (7.9%)105 (19.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)54 (9.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes173 (21.1%)114 (20.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes31 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes4 (0.5%)67 (12.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes64 (7.8%)21 (3.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)28 (5.1%)
90 or more Minutes78 (9.5%)9 (1.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Nikiski

The most frequent times of departure to work in Nikiski are 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM (152, 18.6%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (165, 29.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Nikiski
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM104 (12.7%)9 (1.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM22 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM25 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM92 (11.2%)102 (18.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM41 (5.0%)2 (0.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM106 (12.9%)165 (29.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM56 (6.8%)137 (24.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM44 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM24 (2.9%)17 (3.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM39 (4.8%)45 (8.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM152 (18.6%)40 (7.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM7 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM41 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM66 (8.1%)37 (6.7%)
Total819 (100.0%)554 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Nikiski

Occupancy by Ownership in Nikiski

Of the total 1,505 dwellings in Nikiski, owner-occupied units account for 1,230 (81.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 275 (18.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Nikiski
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,23081.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units27518.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,505100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Nikiski

Occupancy by Household Size in Nikiski
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household47231.4%
2-Person Household47231.4%
3-Person Household1338.8%
4+ Person Household42828.4%
Total Housing Units1,505100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Nikiski

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Nikiski
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household368 (78.0%)104 (22.0%)
2-Person Household420 (89.0%)52 (11.0%)
3-Person Household133 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household309 (72.2%)119 (27.8%)
Total Housing Units1,230 (81.7%)275 (18.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Nikiski

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Nikiski
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma299 (71.2%)121 (28.8%)
College/Associate Degree623 (80.2%)154 (19.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher213 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Nikiski

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Nikiski
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years23315.5%
35 to 44 Years25817.1%
45 to 54 Years1006.6%
55 to 64 Years31320.8%
65 to 74 Years34122.7%
75 to 84 Years23615.7%
85 Years and Over241.6%
Total1,505100.0%

Housing Finances in Nikiski

Median Income by Occupancy in Nikiski

Median Income by Occupancy in Nikiski
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,230 (81.7%)$62,250
Renter-Occupied275 (18.3%)$56,964
Average1,505 (100.0%)$59,809

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Nikiski

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Nikiski
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00089 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99917 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99941 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99940 (3.3%)63 (22.9%)
$20,000 to $24,99943 (3.5%)22 (8.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99915 (1.2%)47 (17.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999282 (22.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999177 (14.4%)65 (23.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999138 (11.2%)53 (19.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999166 (13.5%)25 (9.1%)
$150,000 or more222 (18.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,230 (100.0%)275 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Nikiski

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Nikiski
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30097 (7.9%)13 (4.7%)
$300 to $499244 (19.8%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799208 (16.9%)31 (11.3%)
$800 to $999129 (10.5%)62 (22.6%)
$1,000 to $1,499127 (10.3%)36 (13.1%)
$1,500 to $1,999166 (13.5%)53 (19.3%)
$2,000 to $2,499117 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99971 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more71 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,230 (100.0%)275 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Nikiski

Housing Structures in Nikiski

Housing Structures in Nikiski
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,14676.1%
Single Unit, Attached624.1%
2 Unit Apartments432.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments533.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other20113.4%
Total1,505100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Nikiski

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Nikiski
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,044 (91.1%)102 (8.9%)
Single Unit, Attached36 (58.1%)26 (41.9%)
2 Unit Apartments25 (58.1%)18 (41.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)53 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other125 (62.2%)76 (37.8%)
Total1,230 (81.7%)275 (18.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Nikiski

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Nikiski
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room116 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms79 (6.4%)89 (32.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms365 (29.7%)105 (38.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms367 (29.8%)50 (18.2%)
8 or more Rooms303 (24.6%)31 (11.3%)
Total1,230 (100.0%)275 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Nikiski

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Nikiski
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas735 (59.8%)186 (67.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity20 (1.6%)67 (24.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene270 (22.0%)22 (8.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels189 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used16 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,230 (100.0%)275 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Nikiski

Household Vehicle Usage in Nikiski
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle35 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle389 (31.6%)159 (57.8%)
2 Vehicles234 (19.0%)116 (42.2%)
3 or more Vehicles572 (46.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,230 (100.0%)275 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Nikiski

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Nikiski

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units654576
Median Property Value$311,300$277,200
Median Household Income$58,182$150
Monthly Housing Costs$503$71
Real Estate Taxes$1,993$118

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Nikiski

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Nikiski
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00060 (9.2%)30 (5.2%)
$50,000 to $99,99967 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999174 (26.6%)311 (54.0%)
$300,000 to $499,999250 (38.2%)206 (35.8%)
$500,000 to $749,99978 (11.9%)29 (5.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more25 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total654 (100.0%)576 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Nikiski

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Nikiski
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00089 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99986 (13.2%)17 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)38 (6.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999140 (21.4%)15 (2.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999124 (19.0%)142 (24.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99972 (11.0%)53 (9.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99971 (10.9%)66 (11.5%)
$150,000 or more72 (11.0%)95 (16.5%)
Total654 (100.0%)576 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Nikiski

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Nikiski
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x106 (16.2%)83,750 (14,539.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x84 (12.8%)188 (32.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x104 (15.9%)128 (22.2%)
4.0x or more298 (45.6%)85 (14.8%)
Total654 (100.0%)576 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Nikiski

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Nikiski
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80061 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49981 (12.4%)82 (14.2%)
$800 to $1,499217 (33.2%)69 (12.0%)
Total654 (100.0%)576 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Nikiski

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Nikiski

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Nikiski
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years367 (77.7%)105 (22.3%)
6 to 18 Years683 (83.8%)132 (16.2%)
19 to 25 Years261 (77.9%)74 (22.1%)
26 to 34 Years373 (65.8%)194 (34.2%)
35 to 44 Years337 (58.4%)240 (41.6%)
45 to 54 Years147 (78.6%)40 (21.4%)
55 to 64 Years484 (94.5%)28 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years583 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older343 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,578 (81.5%)813 (18.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Nikiski

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Nikiski
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born367 (77.7%)105 (22.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen683 (83.8%)132 (16.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen261 (77.9%)74 (22.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Nikiski

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Nikiski
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000503 (76.1%)158 (23.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999717 (98.2%)13 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999540 (83.0%)111 (17.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999605 (85.9%)99 (14.1%)
$100,000 and over1,207 (73.7%)431 (26.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Nikiski

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Nikiski
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6276 (58.5%)107 (22.7%)
6 to 18 Years620 (76.1%)95 (11.7%)
19 to 25 Years164 (49.0%)97 (29.0%)
25 to 34 Years81 (14.3%)308 (54.3%)
35 to 44 Years153 (26.5%)184 (31.9%)
45 to 54 Years19 (10.2%)128 (68.4%)
55 to 64 Years223 (43.5%)285 (55.7%)
65 to 74 Years583 (100.0%)296 (50.8%)
75 Years and over343 (100.0%)166 (48.4%)
Total2,462 (56.1%)1,666 (37.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Nikiski

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Nikiski
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years100 (20.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years111 (21.2%)100 (24.4%)
35 to 64 Years126 (20.4%)222 (33.7%)
65 to 74 Years156 (44.6%)58 (24.9%)
75 Years and over146 (61.6%)46 (43.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Nikiski

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Nikiski: <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 Years22 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years66 (10.7%)22 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years112 (32.0%)29 (12.4%)
75 Years and over146 (61.6%)46 (43.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Nikiski: <span>Vision 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%)41 (10.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)50 (7.6%)
65 to 74 Years71 (20.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)25 (23.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Nikiski: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years66 (13.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years89 (17.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years19 (3.1%)17 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years71 (20.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over42 (17.7%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Nikiski: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)28 (6.9%)
35 to 64 Years61 (9.9%)175 (26.6%)
65 to 74 Years71 (20.3%)58 (24.9%)
75 Years and over80 (33.8%)46 (43.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Nikiski: <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 Years0 (0.0%)52 (7.9%)
65 to 74 Years71 (20.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)25 (23.6%)

Technology Access in Nikiski

Computing Device Access in Nikiski

Computing Device Access in Nikiski
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,13175.1%
Smartphone1,20780.2%
Tablet63742.3%
No Computing Device15810.5%
Total1,505100.0%

Internet Access in Nikiski

Internet Access in Nikiski
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet211.4%
Broadband Home79252.6%
Cellular Data Only20913.9%
Satellite Internet25817.1%
No Internet24816.5%
Total1,505100.0%

Nikiski Summary

History

Nikiski, Alaska is a small unincorporated community located on the Kenai Peninsula in the southcentral region of the state. It is located about 10 miles north of Kenai and about 20 miles south of Soldotna. The community was established in the early 1950s when the Kenai Pipeline Company built a pipeline from the Kenai oil fields to the port of Nikiski. The pipeline was completed in 1953 and the community was officially incorporated in 1954.
The area was originally inhabited by the Dena’ina Athabascan people, who had lived in the area for thousands of years. The first non-native settlers arrived in the area in the late 1800s, and the community was officially established in the early 1950s.
The community was named after the nearby Nikiski River, which was named after a Dena’ina chief named Nikiski. The name is derived from the Dena’ina word “nikisk”, which means “place of the river”.

Geography

Nikiski is located on the Kenai Peninsula in the southcentral region of Alaska. It is located about 10 miles north of Kenai and about 20 miles south of Soldotna. The community is situated on the western shore of Cook Inlet, and is surrounded by the Kenai Mountains to the east and the Chugach Mountains to the west.
The climate in Nikiski is mild and temperate, with warm summers and cold winters. The average high temperature in the summer is around 70°F, and the average low temperature in the winter is around 10°F. The area receives an average of about 40 inches of precipitation per year, with most of it falling in the form of snow.

Economy

The economy of Nikiski is largely based on the oil and gas industry. The Kenai Pipeline Company operates a pipeline from the Kenai oil fields to the port of Nikiski, and the area is home to several oil and gas production facilities. The community is also home to several seafood processing plants, which process and package fish and other seafood products for export.
In addition to the oil and gas industry, Nikiski is home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and other services. The community is also home to several recreational activities, including fishing, hunting, and camping.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Nikiski was 2,945. The racial makeup of the community was 95.3% White, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.1% Black or African American, and 3.4% from other races. The median household income was $63,750, and the median family income was $71,250.
The population of Nikiski is largely made up of families, with the majority of households consisting of married couples with children. The community is also home to a large number of retirees, as well as a growing number of young professionals. The median age of the population is 37.5 years.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Nikiski?
Total Population of Nikiski is 4,405.
What is the Total Male Population of Nikiski?
Total Male Population of Nikiski is 2,355.
What is the Total Female Population of Nikiski?
Total Female Population of Nikiski is 2,050.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Nikiski?
There are 114.88 Males per 100 Females in Nikiski.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Nikiski?
There are 87.05 Females per 100 Males in Nikiski.
What is the Median Population Age in Nikiski?
Median Population Age in Nikiski is 35.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Nikiski
Average Family Size in Nikiski is 3.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Nikiski
Average Household Size in Nikiski is 2.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Nikiski?
Per Capita income in Nikiski is $27,708.
What is the Median Family Income in Nikiski?
Median Family Income in Nikiski is $89,539.
What is the Median Household income in Nikiski?
Median Household Income in Nikiski is $59,809.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Nikiski?
Income or Wage Gap in Nikiski is 15.8%.
Women in Nikiski earn 84.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Nikiski?
Inequality or Gini Index in Nikiski is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Nikiski?
There are 1,534 People in the Labor Forcein in Nikiski.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Nikiski?
46.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Nikiski.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Nikiski?
Unemployment Rate in Nikiski is 4.8%.