Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lake and Peninsula Borough is located in Alaska with a total population of 1,007. It is the 28th most populous county out of 30 in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lake and Peninsula Borough is 33.4 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lake and Peninsula Borough is $64,000. This is 28% lower than the state median of $89,336. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.2%. This is 50% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.2%. The unemployment rate is 9.5%. This is 65% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $166,100. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $333,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Lake and Peninsula Borough is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 60.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lake and Peninsula Borough is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Asian residents account for 2.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (16.4%) is well below the state average of 58.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 6.3%.

Education

18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% 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 91.1%.