Demographics & People — Nikiski, Alaska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,656 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,100 |
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| Median Age | 36.5 |
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| Total Households | 1,598 |
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| Family Households | 1,018 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.9 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2166 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,491 |
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| Black or African American | 52 |
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| Asian | 168 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 248 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,264 |
| English | 848 |
| Other groups | 848 |
| German | 558 |
| Irish | 496 |
| American | 469 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 183 |
| Dutch | 149 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 147 |
| Norwegian | 110 |
Language
| English Only | 4,099 |
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| Spanish | 14 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,366 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 536 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,148 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 0.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Nikiski, Alaska.
