Kenai, AK is a small city located on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula. With a population of 7,452, the city has a population density of 270.76 people per square mile which is significantly higher than the United States average population density of 93.29 people per square mile. The city is home to several businesses, including Kenai Fjords Tours and the Kenai Riverfront Resort. For those who enjoy outdoor activities, there are plenty of opportunities for fishing, hiking, and rafting year-round. There are also local demographic organizations such as the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and the Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District that aim to promote economic growth in the area. Finally, each summer Kenai hosts an annual sporting event called Summer King Salmon Derby which draws in visitors from throughout Alaska and beyond.
The population in Kenai is 7,452. There are 256 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Kenai is 35.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Kenai is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Kenai
- 48.4% are married
- 18.4% are divorced
- 27.3% are married with children
- 23.1% have children, but are single
Race in Kenai
- 70.8% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 2.0% are Asian
- 12.7% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 7.7% Two or more races
- 1.6% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander