Nikiski, AK
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Nikiski, Alaska Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
4,316
Unemployment
7.9%
Poverty
15.0%
Median Home
$214,900
Median Income
$54,583
Median Rent
$1,131
Nikiski SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
8
Safety
N/A
Amenities
5
Education
6
Commute
8
Rankings for Nikiski in Alaska
Map Of Nikiski, AK
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Population over time in Nikiski
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,316 | -5.7% |
| 2018 | 4,575 | -3.2% |
| 2017 | 4,728 | -6.0% |
| 2016 | 5,029 | 10.6% |
| 2015 | 4,549 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 4,536 | -2.8% |
| 2013 | 4,667 | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 4,708 | 7.4% |
| 2011 | 4,383 | -7.2% |
| 2010 | 4,724 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Nikiski
| Race | Nikiski | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.3% | 60.6% | 60.7% |
| African American | 0.4% | 3.1% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 11.7% | 14.4% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 6.3% | 7.3% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 7.0% | 18.0% |
Gender in Nikiski
| Gender | Nikiski | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.2% | 47.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 54.8% | 52.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Nikiski for adults over 25
| Education | Nikiski | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 2.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 28.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 29.0% | 27.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Nikiski, Alaska
| Income | Nikiski | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.0% | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.3% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.2% | 6.5% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.8% | 6.9% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.7% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.5% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.8% | 14.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.0% | 19.4% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.7% | 9.6% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.1% | 8.6% | 7.7% |
