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Nikiski (AK) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Nikiski, Alaska

StateAlaska
Land Area (mi²)69.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)64/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.09% (-4)
Growth Since 20202.87% (124)
Rank in State24th
Rank in Country7099th

The population of Nikiski, AK in 2022 is estimated to be 4,448. This is a decrease of -0.09% (-4 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Nikiski by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Nikiski by Age

Nikiski Population Pyramid 2022
Nikiski Median Age
37
Total
35.7
Male
39.8
Female
Nikiski Sex Ratio
55.6%
2,404
Male
44.4%
1,920
Female
Nikiski Age Dependency Ratio
32.2
Old Age Dependency Ratio
43.5
Child Dependency Ratio
Nikiski Adults
3,254
Adults
(792 of whom are seniors) in Nikiski.

Population of Nikiski by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Nikiski

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 13.57%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 15.64%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 10.97%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Nikiski

While the overall poverty rate of Nikiski is 13.57%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (10.97%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (15.64%).

Poverty Rate of Nikiski by Employment Status and Sex

1.34%
Female Employed
37.5%
Female Unemployed
15.9%
Male Employed
35.24%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Nikiski by Education

10.13%
Less Than 9th Grade
13.04%
High School
7.81%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Nikiski

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Nikiski

The most common language spoken in Nikiski is English, with 93.63% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 2.88% of people speak Other Languages, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Nikiski by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Nikiski, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Nikiski by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree1244.23%
Bachelors Degree31310.67%
Associates Degree29810.16%
Some College75225.63%
High School Graduate121041.24%
9th to 12th Grade2307.84%
Less Than 9th Grade70.24%

Earnings Statistics of Nikiski by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$36,622

Average Earnings

$51,389

Average Male

$30,027

Average Female

Employment of Nikiski by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Nikiski by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
48.6%
Labor Force Participation
44%
Employment Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Nikiski by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Nikiski

Marriage Rates

  • 49.2%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 43.5%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 56.5%

    Female Marriage Rate

Nikiski Marriage

In Nikiski, 43.5% of males have never been married, a lower rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 35-44, while males are more likely to be married at age Over 65.

Households and Families of Nikiski

Nikiski Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Nikiski Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
84.9%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Nikiski by Type

3.59
Average Family Size
3.13
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets