Kenai, AK
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
7,799
Unemployment
8.2%
Poverty
15.5%
Median Home
$229,000
Median Income
$66,612
Median Rent
$1,023
Kenai SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
7
Diversity
8.5
Safety
5
Amenities
6
Education
6
Commute
8.5
Kenai, AK Crime Report
183
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,320.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-1.07%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Kenai / 100k People |
Alaska / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 183 | 2,320.9 | 3,098.4 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 35 | 443.9 | 837.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 12.7 | 6.7 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1 | 12.7 | 97.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 23 | 291.7 | 578.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 148 | 1,877.0 | 2,260.5 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 14 | 177.6 | 379.5 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 128 | 1,623.3 | 1,611.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 76.1 | 269.3 | 246.0 |
Kenai, AK Cost Of Living
118
Kenai's Overall Cost Of Living
Kenai's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Kenai | Alaska | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 127 | 100 | |
| Services | 113 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 131 | 134 | 100 | |
| Health | 146 | 150 | 100 | |
| Housing | 109 | 136 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 111 | 121 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 127 | 150 | 100 | |
Kenai, AK Photos
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Rankings for Kenai in Alaska
Map Of Kenai, AK
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Population over time in Kenai
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,799 | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 7,687 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 7,634 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 7,551 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 7,463 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 7,348 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 7,251 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 7,152 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 7,074 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 7,004 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kenai
| Race | Kenai | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.5% | 59.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.2% | 3.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 12.2% | 14.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.3% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 6.0% | 7.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 5.6% | 7.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Kenai
| Gender | Kenai | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 47.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 52.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kenai for adults over 25
| Education | Kenai | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 28.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 32.0% | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Kenai, Alaska
| Income | Kenai | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.1% | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.3% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.0% | 6.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.3% | 6.7% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.9% | 10.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.2% | 18.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.0% | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.1% | 19.3% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.8% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.3% | 8.8% | 8.3% |
