King Cove city, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

King Cove city is a small community located in Alaska. The total population is 1,204. It ranks as the 66th most populous out of 330 cities and towns in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in King Cove city is 39.1 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in King Cove city is $78,125. This is 13% lower than the state median of $89,336. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is about average. The poverty rate stands at 11.5%. This is 13% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 1% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $110,900. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $333,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, King Cove city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 50.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% lower than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

King Cove city is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (10.1%) is well below the state average of 58.3%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.0%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (23.9% vs 6.3%).

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 31.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for King Cove city, Alaska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Alaska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 330 Census-designated places in Alaska. For official data, visit data.census.gov.