Kodiak Island Borough, AK

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2024 Population

12,771

US Senator

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Party

US Senator

Dan Sullivan

Republican Party

US Representative

Nick Begich III

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

35.1

0.847% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

8.7%

12.9% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$86,250

3.03% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$412,300

7.73% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

5,949

2.09% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Kodiak Island Borough, AK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.4% of the residents in Kodiak Island Borough, AK are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in Kodiak Island Borough, AK was $412,300, and the homeownership rate was 61.1%.

Most people in Kodiak Island Borough, AK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 10.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Kodiak Island Borough, AK was 2 cars per household.

Kodiak Island Borough, AK borders Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK and Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK.

United States Alaska

Population & Diversity

Kodiak Island Borough, AK is home to a population of 12.8k people, from which 92.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 18.7% of Kodiak Island Borough, AK residents were born outside of the country (2.39k people).

In 2024, there were 2.03 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.75k people) in Kodiak Island Borough, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.84k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.33k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.4%

2024 Citizenship

90.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 92.4% of Kodiak Island Borough, AK residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Kodiak Island Borough, AK was 90.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kodiak Island Borough, AK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kodiak Island Borough, AK

White (Non-Hispanic)
5.75k ± 301
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
2.84k ± 210
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
1.33k ± 170

8.33%

Hispanic Population

1.06k people

8.33% of the people in Kodiak Island Borough, AK are hispanic (1.06k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Kodiak Island Borough, AK as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Alaska.

Most Common Origin

Philippines
20,816 ± 3,492 people
Korea
3,557 ± 1,461 people
Mexico
3,217 ± 1,389 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alaska was Philippines, the natal country of 20,816 Alaska residents, followed by Korea with 3,557 and Mexico with 3,217.

Foreign-Born Population

18.7%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

2.39k people

20.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.6k people

As of 2024, 18.7% of Kodiak Island Borough, AK residents (2.39k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kodiak Island Borough, AK was 20.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Kodiak Island Borough, AK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
478 ± 168
Gulf War (1990s)
142 ± 105
Vietnam
85 ± 62

Kodiak Island Borough, AK has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 3.37 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Kodiak Island Borough, AK.

Health

87.8% of the population of Kodiak Island Borough, AK has health coverage, with 33% on employee plans, 16.8% on Medicaid, 9.03% on Medicare, 19.4% on non-group plans, and 9.52% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kodiak Island County, AK see 710 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (710 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1817 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 233 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

710 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kodiak Island County, AK

Primary care physicians in Kodiak Island County, AK see an average of 710 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (710 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Kodiak Island County, AK in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.6% under 18 years, 21.7% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.2%

Uninsured

33%

Employer Coverage

16.8%

Medicaid

9.03%

Medicare

19.4%

Non-Group

9.52%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kodiak Island Borough, AK grew by 20.4% from 10.2% to 12.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kodiak Island Borough, AK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.47 in Kodiak Island Borough, AK.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Kodiak Island Borough, AK.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 30.3% in Kodiak Island Borough, AK.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Kodiak Island Borough, AK.

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 17.8% in Kodiak Island Borough, AK.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Kodiak Island Borough, AK.

Economy

The economy of Kodiak Island Borough, AK employs 5.95k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Kodiak Island Borough, AK were Health Care & Social Assistance (1,352 people), Manufacturing (828 people), and Public Administration (577 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($142,500), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($115,570), and Finance & Insurance ($74,231).

Employment

Occupations

5.95k

2024 Value

± 637

−2.09%

1 Year decline

± 15.2%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Kodiak Island Borough, AK declined at a rate of −2.09%, from 6.08k employees to 5.95k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kodiak Island Borough, AK, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (726 people), Production Occupations (628 people), and Management Occupations (589 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kodiak Island Borough, AK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alaska.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alaska (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

5.95k

2024 Value

± 637

−2.09%

1 Year decline

± 15.2%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Kodiak Island Borough, AK declined at a rate of −2.09%, from 6.08k employees to 5.95k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kodiak Island Borough, AK, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,352 people), Manufacturing (828 people), and Public Administration (577 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kodiak Island Borough, AK, though some of these residents may live in Kodiak Island Borough, AK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,507

Median earning men ± $3,084

$40,995

Median earning women ± $3,776

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Construction ($80,430), Wholesale Trade ($78,929), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($70,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($120,117), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($115,423), and Public Administration ($57,791).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alaska.

Y-Axis

3.6%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 317k people employed in Alaska. This represents a 3.6% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.7%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alaska.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

90
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
27
Other Services (except Public Administration)
25
Accommodation and Food Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$70.8k
Manufacturing
$47.6k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$19.1k
Information

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alaska went to Donald J. Trump with 54.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41.4%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.68%).

Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan are the senators currently representing the state of Alaska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kodiak Island Borough, AK is currently represented by Nick Begich III in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alaska

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Alaska.

Lisa Murkowski

Senator from Alaska

Assumed office on December 20, 2002
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of her father Frank Murkowski, who was elected Governor of Alaska.

Dan Sullivan

Senator from Alaska

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan are the senators currently representing Alaska.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alaska over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kodiak Island Borough, AK

Nick Begich III

District at-large Representative

Republican Party

Kodiak Island Borough, AK is currently represented by Nick Begich III (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Kodiak Island Borough, AK have changed over time starting in 2008.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kodiak Island Borough, AK was $412,300 in 2024, which is 1.24 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $382,700 to $412,300, a 7.73% increase. The homeownership rate in Kodiak Island Borough, AK is 61.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Kodiak Island Borough, AK have an average commute time of 10.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kodiak Island Borough, AK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 23.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Kodiak Island Borough, AK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 1.78%.

Housing

Property

$412,300

Median Property Value 2024

±$30,749

$2,834

Median Property Taxes

±$396

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kodiak Island Borough, AK the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kodiak Island Borough, AK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.1%

Homeownership

2024

67.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 61.1% of the housing units in Kodiak Island Borough, AK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kodiak Island Borough, AK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$86,250

Median Household Income

± $10,148

4.64k

Number of Households

± 536

In 2024, the median household income of the 4.64k households in Kodiak Island Borough, AK grew to $86,250 from the previous year's value of $83,716.

The following chart displays the households in Kodiak Island Borough, AK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $150k - $200k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kodiak Island Borough, AK is from Alaska.

0.437

2024 Wage GINI in Alaska

0.432

2023 Wage GINI in Alaska

In 2024, the income inequality in Alaska was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.31% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alaska was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alaska in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alaska across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (66.3%)
Carpooled (13.1%)
Walked (9.37%)

In 2024, 66.3% of workers in Kodiak Island Borough, AK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.1%) and those who walked to work (9.37%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

10.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kodiak Island Borough, AK have a shorter commute time (10.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Kodiak Island Borough, AK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kodiak Island Borough, AK compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kodiak Island Borough, AK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kodiak Island Borough, AK have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 23.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Kodiak Island Borough, AK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 1.78%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

8.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kodiak Island Borough, AK (1.07k out of 12.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 65 - 74, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kodiak Island Borough, AK is White, followed by Asian and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.