Fox River, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 741, Fox River's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Fox River is a small community located in Alaska, within Kenai Peninsula Borough. The total population is 741. It ranks as the 97th most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fox River is 22.7 years. This is 37% lower than the state median of 35.8 years. With 41.7% of the population under 18, Fox River has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fox River is $79,583. This is 14% lower than the state median of $92,788. It is also 1% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 27.0%. This is 166% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 10.6%. This is 81% higher than the state rate of 5.9%. The median home value is $371,900. Housing costs are 5% higher than the state median of $352,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x. 95.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Fox River has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (90.0% vs 57.7%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 7.3%.

Education

10.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 31.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 69.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Fox River, Alaska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alaska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 326 Census-designated places in Alaska. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.