Denali Borough, Alaska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Denali Borough is located in Alaska with a total population of 2,029. It is the 26th most populous county out of 30 in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Denali Borough is 44.1 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 13.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Denali Borough is $88,935. This is about average than the state median of $89,336. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.6%. This is 35% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.2%. The unemployment rate is 1.3%. This is 78% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $262,000. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $333,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Denali Borough is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Denali Borough is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.5%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 3.0%.

Education

23.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 31.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.4%.