Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska Demographics 2026

Name: Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska has a population of 1,013, the 28th most populous county in Alaska. The median household income is $65,625 and the median home value is $237,500. The poverty rate is 12.8%.

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

Lake and Peninsula Borough Quick Facts

Population 1,013

Median Household Income $65,625

Median Home Value $237,500

Poverty Rate 12.8%

Unemployment Rate 8.6%

Median Age 33.7 years

Homeownership Rate 65.4%

Affordability Ratio 3.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.3%

High School Graduation 92.0%

Cities/Places 16

Population 1,013 28th of 30

Median Income $65,625 29% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.8%

Unemployment 8.6%

How Lake and Peninsula 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	1,007	1,013	+0.6%
Median household income	$64,000	$65,625	+2.5%
Median home value	$166,100	$237,500	+43.0%

Median Household Income

Lake and Peninsula Borough

$65,625

$92,788

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lake and Peninsula Borough

$237,500

$352,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.0%

$25K-$50K 12.7%

$50K-$100K 36.7%

$100K+ 29.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.8%

$10K-$15K

5.3%

$15K-$20K

4.3%

$20K-$25K

8.6%

$25K-$30K

2.5%

$30K-$35K

0.6%

$35K-$40K

4.3%

$40K-$45K

2.8%

$45K-$50K

2.5%

$50K-$60K

12.7%

$60K-$75K

13.3%

$75K-$100K

10.8%

$100K-$125K

10.8%

$125K-$150K

4.0%

$150K-$200K

7.7%

$200K+

7.1%

Employment

8.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.9%|National: 5.2%

77.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 65.4%

Renter 34.6%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $936/mo 17.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.2%

18-34

31.6%

35-54

21.7%

55-74

21.1%

75+

2.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 63 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Lake and Peninsula Borough

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Port Alsworth	199	$67,750	1.5%	N/A
Newhalen	122	$106,250	8.2%	$240,600
Nondalton	103	$57,500	30.6%	$88,200
Perryville	82	$47,500	9.8%	$150,000
Port Heiden	73	$61,250	24.7%	$130,000
Iliamna	70	$74,500	30.0%	$330,000
Egegik	54	$24,250	3.7%	N/A
Igiugig	53	$64,583	9.4%	$359,100
Pilot Point	48	N/A	35.4%	$110,000
Kokhanok	39	N/A	10.3%	$310,000
Chignik Lagoon	29	$71,875	17.2%	N/A
Chignik	27	N/A	11.1%	N/A
Chignik Lake	27	$80,625	0.0%	N/A
Pedro Bay	14	$104,063	0.0%	$441,700
Levelock	8	$21,250	37.5%	N/A
Ugashik	4	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Lake and Peninsula Borough is located in Alaska with a total population of 1,013. It is the 28th most populous county out of 30 in Alaska. The county encompasses 16 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lake and Peninsula Borough is 33.7 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 35.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lake and Peninsula Borough is $65,625. This is 29% lower than the state median of $92,788. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.8%. This is 26% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 8.6%. This is 47% higher than the state rate of 5.9%. The median home value is $237,500. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $352,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lake and Peninsula Borough is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (15.9%) is well below the state average of 57.7%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 2.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 7.3%. The Asian population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 6.3%.

Education

16.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% 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 92.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Lake and Peninsula 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 Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska?

Lake and Peninsula Borough has a population of 1,013, making it the 28th most populous county in Alaska.

What is the median income in Lake and Peninsula Borough?

The median household income in Lake and Peninsula Borough is $65,625 with a poverty rate of 12.8%.

How many cities are in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska?

Lake and Peninsula Borough contains 16 Census-designated places.