Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Demographics 2026

Name: Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska has a population of 12,771, the 8th most populous county in Alaska. The median household income is $86,250 and the median home value is $412,300. The poverty rate is 8.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Kodiak Island Borough Quick Facts

Population 12,771

Median Household Income $86,250

Median Home Value $412,300

Poverty Rate 8.7%

Unemployment Rate 5.0%

Median Age 35.1 years

Homeownership Rate 61.1%

Affordability Ratio 4.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 28.7%

High School Graduation 92.7%

Cities/Places 10

Population 12,771 8th of 30

Median Income $86,250 7% lower than state

Poverty Rate 8.7%

Unemployment 5.0%

How Kodiak Island Borough 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	12,878	12,771	-0.8%
Median household income	$83,716	$86,250	+3.0%
Median home value	$382,700	$412,300	+7.7%

Median Household Income

Kodiak Island Borough

$86,250

$92,788

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Kodiak Island Borough

$412,300

$352,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.2%

$25K-$50K 17.9%

$50K-$100K 23.7%

$100K+ 44.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.3%

$10K-$15K

4.8%

$15K-$20K

2.6%

$20K-$25K

3.6%

$25K-$30K

1.0%

$30K-$35K

2.5%

$35K-$40K

1.1%

$40K-$45K

6.6%

$45K-$50K

6.7%

$50K-$60K

3.5%

$60K-$75K

10.6%

$75K-$100K

9.6%

$100K-$125K

11.8%

$125K-$150K

10.3%

$150K-$200K

11.9%

$200K+

10.2%

Employment

5.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.9%|National: 5.2%

74.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 61.1%

Renter 38.9%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,765/mo 24.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.7%

18-34

26.1%

35-54

24.4%

55-74

21.1%

75+

4.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very High Diversity

This community is exceptionally diverse, with no single racial or ethnic group dominating the population.

State average: 63 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Kodiak Island Borough

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Kodiak	5,447	$90,292	7.5%	$347,100
Mill Bay	3,654	$88,580	9.0%	$463,200
Kodiak Station	1,823	$83,750	3.2%	N/A
Womens Bay	788	N/A	10.5%	$438,200
Old Harbor	162	$30,000	56.2%	N/A
Akhiok	160	$85,139	17.5%	$54,400
Port Lions	150	$46,250	20.7%	$161,500
Larsen Bay	145	$37,188	29.7%	$117,500
Ouzinkie	86	N/A	22.1%	N/A
Karluk	33	N/A	0.0%	$120,000

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Population Overview

Kodiak Island Borough is located in Alaska with a total population of 12,771. It is the 8th most populous county out of 30 in Alaska. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kodiak Island Borough is 35.1 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 35.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kodiak Island Borough is $86,250. This is 7% lower than the state median of $92,788. It is also 7% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.7%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 5.9%. The median home value is $412,300. Housing costs are 17% higher than the state median of $352,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 61.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Kodiak Island Borough is White (non-Hispanic), making up 45.0% of the population. Asian residents account for 22.2%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.9%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (22.2% vs 6.3%).

Education

28.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% 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 92.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Kodiak Island Borough come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alaska and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska?

Kodiak Island Borough has a population of 12,771, making it the 8th most populous county in Alaska.

What is the median income in Kodiak Island Borough?

The median household income in Kodiak Island Borough is $86,250 with a poverty rate of 8.7%.

How many cities are in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska?

Kodiak Island Borough contains 10 Census-designated places.