Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Kodiak Island Borough is located in Alaska with a total population of 12,878. It is the 8th most populous county out of 30 in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kodiak Island Borough is 35.4 years. This is about average than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kodiak Island Borough is $83,716. This is 6% lower than the state median of $89,336. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.7%. This is 24% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $382,700. Housing costs are 15% higher than the state median of $333,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.6x. 60.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Kodiak Island Borough is White (non-Hispanic), making up 46.0% of the population. Asian residents account for 22.1%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 3.0%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (22.1% vs 6.3%).

Education

28.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% 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 92.5%.