Economy & Jobs — Kenai, Alaska

Income & Employment

Median Household Income (Census)$87,083
Estimated 2026~$85,400
Per Capita Income$39,104
Poverty Rate13.2%
Unemployment Rate7.4%
In Labor Force3,755

Top Industries

IndustryShare
Education Healthcare31.4%
Retail11.7%
Construction10.4%

Local Businesses (County)

TypeCount
Full Service Restaurants68
Fast Food52
Coffee Shops47
Hotels Motels46
Physician Offices39
Real Estate Offices34
Dental Offices27
Auto Repair26
Child Day Care21
Bars21
Insurance Agencies20
Grocery Stores18
Chiropractors18
Law Offices17
Beauty Salons16
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.