Kiana, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Kiana, Alaska had a total population of 437, the 139th largest city in Alaska, with a median household income of $68,333, which is 26% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 17.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Unemployment rate of 30.2% is notably above the national average.
Kiana Quick Facts
How Kiana Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 471 | 437 | -7.2% |
| Median household income | $66,719 | $68,333 | +2.4% |
| Median home value | $115,600 | $192,500 | +66.5% |
How Kiana Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 63 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Kiana Rankings in Alaska
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Other Cities in Northwest Arctic Borough
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kotzebue | 2,984 | $110,357 | 14.4% | $288,400 |
| Kivalina | 809 | $72,589 | 22.2% | $175,000 |
| Noatak | 786 | $83,750 | 10.6% | $168,800 |
| Noorvik | 748 | $63,750 | 26.0% | $157,500 |
| Buckland | 533 | $58,990 | 13.7% | $86,700 |
| Selawik | 412 | $52,500 | 36.6% | $76,700 |
| Deering | 227 | $58,333 | 15.4% | $110,900 |
| Ambler | 182 | $40,556 | 23.6% | $96,900 |
| Shungnak | 147 | $78,750 | 24.5% | N/A |
| Kobuk | 101 | $37,917 | 25.7% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Kiana
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Stuyahok | 474 | $66,250 | $82,500 | 25.7% | 15.7% |
| Two Rivers | 451 | $78,155 | $315,600 | 63.1% | 0.0% |
| Whittier | 411 | $62,500 | $83,800 | 33.2% | 20.4% |
| Shishmaref | 466 | $61,458 | $109,400 | 7.1% | 24.9% |
| Napaskiak | 447 | $55,000 | $47,000 | 2.9% | 35.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 437, Kiana'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
Kiana is a small community located in Alaska, within Northwest Arctic Borough. The total population is 437. It ranks as the 139th most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Alaska.
Age Demographics
The median age in Kiana is 29.9 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 35.8 years. With 28.4% of the population under 18, Kiana has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Kiana is $68,333. This is 26% lower than the state median of $92,788. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.4%. This is 71% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 30.2%. This is 417% higher than the state rate of 5.9%. The median home value is $192,500. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $352,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Kiana is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 66.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Kiana is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. The White (non-Hispanic) population (5.9%) is well below the state average of 57.7%.
Education
10.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 65% 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 85.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Kiana, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kiana, Alaska?
Kiana, Alaska has a population of 437 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Kiana, AK?
The median household income in Kiana is $68,333, which is 15% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Kiana, AK?
The poverty rate in Kiana is 17.4%. This means approximately 76 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Kiana, Alaska?
Kiana's population is 5.9% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Kiana, AK?
The median home value in Kiana is $192,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.8x.
How educated is Kiana, Alaska?
10.9% of adults (25+) in Kiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.