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Population

7,463

Population

Kenai has a population of 7,463 people, according to the Census data for 2016.

Compared to 2010, this number has increased by 363 people (5.1%), so we can confidently say that the dynamics of the population growth are positive. If you compare the rate of population growth with the nearest cities, such as Ketchikan or Sequim, you will find that these cities have a population growth of 147 and a growth of 89 people, respectively (1.8% and 1.3% correspondingly)

Median Household Income

$62,236

Median Household Income

The Kenai median household income is $62,236 (according to the US Census Bureau records for 2016).

A household income is one of the easiest to understand statistical indicators that is used to evaluate the economy of the city. Simply put, it is calculated by summarizing incomes of all adult members of the household. In comparison with the data for year 2010, this figure has increased by $2330 (3.9%). Compared with the neighboring cities, the median household income in Kenai is lower than in Kodiak($62,934), but greater than in Palmer($61,797). The median household income in Alaskais $72,515 (16.5% higher than in Kenai)

Median Property Value

$199,600

Median Property Value

The median property value in Kenai is $199,600 (based on US Census Bureau data for 2016)

. This means that half of the houses in the city are more expensive than this figure, and half of other houses are less. In 2010, the property value was estimated at $177,600 (making an increase of $22,000 or 12.4% in 6 years). Here is what the housing market looks like in nearby cities: median property price in Fairbanksis $199,800, in Montesano— $197,700. Median property value in Alaska is $250,000

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Poverty Rate

A poverty rate is one of the key economic indicators.

It shows the proportion of the population whose income is less than the poverty line in the area. The lower the number is, the more prosperous the life of society is. The current poverty rate in Kenai is 5.7%. In the neighboring cities, this figure is as follows: in Point Roberts, 6.3% of the population live below the poverty line, in Anchorage— 5.6%. The poverty rate in Alaskais 6.98%. Based on such indicators as the poverty rate, we assume that life in Kenai is slightly better than the average for the state.

Median Gross Rent

$900

Median Gross Rent

The median gross rent in Kenai is $900 a month (as of 2016).

In 2010, this figure was lower — $837/mo (-7.5%). Please note, gross rent may include not only the rent payments, but also utility bills and some other building costs. The median gross rent in the state of Alaskais higher at $1,146 per month (again, data for 2016). The following median gross rent was registered in the neighboring cities: renters in Bellinghampay $902/mo, in Friday Harbor— $889/mo.

Rent Burden

28.2%

Rent Burden

The rent burden in Kenai is 28.2% (2016).

Rent burden shows what proportion of the household income is spent on rental housing. This data is useful in estimating the housing affordability in the city. Rent burden in Kenai is lower than in the state of Alaska, where the rent burden is 28.2%. In neighboring cities, the situation is as follows: rent burden is 28.3% in Soldotna, and in Montesano— 28.0%.

Share of Renter-Occupied Housing

42.0%

Share of Renter-Occupied Housing

42.0% of housing units in Kenai are occupied by renters (2016).

A housing unit means a house, an apartment, a mobile home, a room or any other structure that is used for habitation. In 2010, the share of renter-occupied housing units was lower — 40.1%. It seems that now more people live in rented houses in Kenai than before. Neighboring cities have the following shares of renter-occupied housing units: Kodiak(42.3%), Tokeland(41.6%).

Renter Occupied Households

1,215

Renter Occupied Households

There are 1,215 renter occupied households in Kenai (2016).

This is just a rough estimation based on Census and ESRI demographic data. Since 2015, the number of such type of households has increased by 1% (1,215 households in 2016 vs. 1,200 in 2015). Nearby cities have the following renter-occupied housing unit numbers: there are 1,454 households in Hoquiam, 1,110 units in Bethel.

Eviction Filings

17.00

Eviction Filings

The total number of eviction cases that were registered in the Kenai in 2016 is 17.00.

Please note that some addresses may have multiple eviction cases during the year. Compared to the neighboring cities, Kenai has less eviction cases than Sequim(17.19 filings in 2016), more eviction cases than Ferndale(16.03 filings).

Quick Facts

Kenai is an area in Alaska. There are 7,807 residents. Kenai has an area of approx. 35.96 sq mi (93.15 km²). The land area of Kenai is 29.14 sq mi (75.47 km²). The city has 6.82 sq mi (17.67 km²) square miles of water. Kenai density is 267.91/sq mi (103.44/km²), according to the census. The elevation level is 72 ft (22 m). 907 is the area code used in Kenai. The city is located in the UTC−9 (Alaska (AKST)) time zone. UTC−8 (AKDT) is the summer time in Kenai. The head of the City government is Brian Gabriel. The FIPS code is 02-38420. Kenai has the official www.ci.kenai.ak.us. 99611, 99635 are the ZIP codes in Kenai. 1413299, 2419407 are the city's identifiers in the Geographic Names Information System

Top Names

The most popular names in Kenai

James Hall — 5 persons

Robert Stockdale — 4 persons

Bonnie Mcbirney — 4 persons

Horst Haunold — 4 persons

Johnny Lee — 4 persons

Kenneth Miller — 4 persons

John Davis — 4 persons

Megan Smith — 4 persons

Robert Brown — 4 persons

Wayne Wilson — 4 persons

Joshua Osborn — 3 persons

David Darsey — 3 persons

Mark Anderson — 3 persons

Daniel Wolverton — 3 persons

Walter Ward — 3 persons

Kenneth Cox — 3 persons

William Easling — 3 persons

Rex Burtram — 3 persons

Thomas Johnson — 3 persons

Stephen Holloway — 3 persons

Barbara Quatrell — 3 persons

Michael Peterson — 3 persons

Randall Parrish — 3 persons

Richard Johnson — 3 persons

Jody Wolk — 3 persons

David Goode — 3 persons

Chase Griffith — 3 persons

William Gregg — 3 persons

Paula Perkins — 3 persons

Dennis Cissell — 3 persons

Gary Hershberger — 3 persons

Rainy Reilly — 3 persons

Alex Apostolos — 3 persons

Jeremiah Hamilton — 3 persons

Linda Worley — 3 persons

Patrick Heath — 3 persons

Richard Alexander — 3 persons

Marion Austin — 3 persons

Rebecca Matthews — 3 persons

Deborah Wise — 3 persons

Ronald Chenault — 3 persons

David Burnett — 3 persons

Michael Reischach — 3 persons

Pamela Nelson — 3 persons

Matthew Purcell — 3 persons

Michelle Davidson — 3 persons

Brian Engen — 3 persons

Ryan Saltzgiver — 3 persons

Christopher Castillo — 3 persons

Cynthia Mckibben — 3 persons

Jackie Mcgahan — 3 persons

Roy Wells — 3 persons

James Grant — 3 persons

Debra Hansen — 3 persons

Ryan Gillis — 3 persons

Robert Rowley — 3 persons

Marcus Kaczmarek — 3 persons

Daniel Ward — 3 persons

Leaha Snyder — 3 persons

Derek Samora — 3 persons

Wayne Jones — 3 persons

Richard Flanders — 3 persons

Constance Jackson — 3 persons

William Overstreet — 3 persons

Richard Mcgahan — 3 persons

Russell Wilson — 3 persons

Neal Duperron — 3 persons

Jerry Snyder — 3 persons

Melissa Brown — 3 persons

Monika Howard — 3 persons

Mary Klauder — 3 persons

Charles Jones — 3 persons

Brandon Cramer — 3 persons

Allen Oskolkoff — 3 persons

Deanne Nelson — 3 persons

Thomas Carver — 3 persons

Angeles Poage — 3 persons

Jacqueline Blom — 2 persons

Chelsie Curren — 2 persons

Rena Kornstad — 2 persons

Brook Ala — 2 persons

Jason Ness — 2 persons

Frankie Grant — 2 persons

Jolene Gough — 2 persons

James White — 2 persons

Nathan Curren — 2 persons

Samantha Navarre — 2 persons

Lori Goode — 2 persons

Rickey Mourek — 2 persons

Susan Bulkow — 2 persons

Michael Mcbride — 2 persons

Lynford Disque — 2 persons

Peter Carlson — 2 persons

Courtney White — 2 persons

Edwin Goggia — 2 persons

Michael Boyle — 2 persons

Daniel Mc keirnan — 2 persons

James Tapley — 2 persons

Annette White — 2 persons

Cassie Ross — 2 persons

Kenai, AK People Search

Population

Kenai has a population of 7,463 people, according to the Census data for 2016.

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Median Household Income

The Kenai median household income is $62,236 (according to the US Census Bureau records for 2016).

Median Property Value

The median property value in Kenai is $199,600 (based on US Census Bureau data for 2016)

Poverty Rate

A poverty rate is one of the key economic indicators.

Median Gross Rent

The median gross rent in Kenai is $900 a month (as of 2016).

Rent Burden

The rent burden in Kenai is 28.2% (2016).

Share of Renter-Occupied Housing

42.0% of housing units in Kenai are occupied by renters (2016).

Renter Occupied Households

There are 1,215 renter occupied households in Kenai (2016).

Eviction Filings

The total number of eviction cases that were registered in the Kenai in 2016 is 17.00.

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