Nikiski Cdp, Alaska
As of the census of 2000, there were 4327 people, 1514 households, and 1131 families living in the census designated place. The population density was 62.2 people per square mile (24.02/kmē), it is Alaska's 90th most densely populated census designated place. There were 1766 housing units at an average density of 25.4 per square mile (9.81/kmē). The average household size was 2.86 persons, and the average family size was 3.31 persons. In the census designated place the population was spread out, with 33.5% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 5.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 91.7 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 89.8 females. The median age was 34.2 years, The median age of males and females living in Nikiski Cdp was 34.6 and 33.9 years respectively. The racial makeup of the census designated place was 87.15% White, 0.12% Black or African American, 7.56% American Indian, 0.72% Asian, 0.51% Native Hawaiian, 3.12% from two or more races and 0.83% Other races.
The median income for a household in the census designated place was $51176, it is 74th wealthiest census designated place by median household income in Alaska. The median income for a family in the census designated place was $55969, it is the 85th highest census designated place by median family income in the U.S. state of Alaska. The per capita income for the census designated place was $20128, it is 111th wealthiest census designated place by per capita income in Alaska. The median income of census designated place was $22212, Males had a median income of $31414 versus $14804 for females.
In 2000, 1460 pupils and students, of which 733 are male and 727 are female, 33.74% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 50 nursery or pri school, 86 kindergarten, 700 elementary school, 435 high school and 189 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 6942 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 6942 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 6947 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 7043 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 7201 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 7282 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 7360 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 7407 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 7495 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 7674 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 7742 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 39 | 11 | 50 |
| Kindergarten | 38 | 48 | 86 |
| Elementary school | 344 | 356 | 700 |
| High school | 224 | 211 | 435 |
| College or graduate school | 88 | 101 | 189 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikiski CDP, Alaska | $51176 | $55969 | $20128 |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska | $46397 | $54106 | $20949 |
| Alaska, United States | $51571 | $59036 | $22660 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |