Census-designated place · Alaska
Knik-Fairview, Alaska
Knik-Fairview, census-designated place, in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. Knik-Fairview had 19,972 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,066). GEOID 0240645.
Residents, 2020-2024
19,972
±1,066 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 19,297
Median household income
$96,437
±$9,274 (90% margin)
Alaska: $92,788
Median home value
$340,200
±$12,049 (90% margin)
Alaska: $352,900
Median gross rent
$1,588
±$119 (90% margin)
Alaska: $1,419
Where is Knik-Fairview and what county is it in?
Knik-Fairview is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It covers 73.5 square miles of land, 262 residents per square mile in 2020.
Knik-Fairview is in the Anchorage, AK metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Knik-Fairview, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Knik-Fairview's population at 19,972 (±1,066). The 2020 Census counted 19,297 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Knik-Fairview is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Knik-Fairview | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 19,972 ±1,066 | 112,988 | +2,515 |
| Households | 6,696 ±288 | 39,869 | +1,606 |
| Average household size | 2.97 ±0.11 | 2.77 | −0.45 |
| Housing units | 7,438 ±267 | 51,170 | +1,540 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Knik-Fairview?
The median resident of Knik-Fairview is 33.2 years old; 31.3% are under 18 and 10.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 72.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 12.8%. 3.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Knik-Fairview | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.2 ±1.2 | 36.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 31.3% ±1.6 pts | 25.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.9% ±1.4 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Male | 52.5% ±1.4 pts | 52.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.7% ±1.4 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 72.4% ±3.4 pts | 75.7% | −7.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±1.0 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 5.9% ±1.5 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 12.8% ±2.6 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.0% ±1.0 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.4% ±2.0 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.7% ±2.1 pts | 13.3% | – |
| With a disability | 10.8% ±1.8 pts | 14.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.8% ±3.1 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.7% ±1.6 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.9% ±2.9 pts | 24.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.2% ±2.0 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.9% ±3.0 pts | 88.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7% ±1.5 pts | 2.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Knik-Fairview earn?
Half of Knik-Fairview's 6,696 households earn less than $96,437 a year (±$9,274), against $94,031 in Matanuska-Susitna Borough and $92,788 in Alaska. In 2015-2019 it was $107,478 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Knik-Fairview | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $96,437 ±$9,274 | $94,031 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $121,308 ±$9,214 | $115,954 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,115 ±$3,223 | $42,386 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.2% ±2.6 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.4% ±4.4 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.5% ±2.6 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% ±1.4 pts | 97.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.3% ±1.8 pts | 93.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Knik-Fairview?
Owners occupy 84.5% of Knik-Fairview's occupied homes and renters 15.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $340,200 by its owner (±$12,049). The median renter pays $1,588 a month including utilities, and 39.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Knik-Fairview | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $340,200 ±$12,049 | $346,600 | +$40,895 |
| Median gross rent | $1,588 ±$119 | $1,299 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.9% ±11.0 pts | 41.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,063 ±$79 | $2,112 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.5% ±2.8 pts | 77.2% | +4.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 15.5% ±2.8 pts | 22.8% | – |
| Housing units | 7,438 ±267 | 51,170 | +1,540 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.2% ±5.3 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.7% ±2.4 pts | 83.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.6% ±1.1 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.7% ±1.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 24.9% ±3.5 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.5% ±0.9 pts | 3.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Knik-Fairview work and get to work?
70.7% of Knik-Fairview's workers drive alone and 9.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 38.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | Knik-Fairview | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.8% ±2.7 pts | 60.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% ±1.5 pts | 5.8% | −3.5 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 70.7% ±3.2 pts | 71.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.4% ±2.7 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7% ±1.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±1.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.9% ±2.3 pts | 11.7% | +3.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 38.2 min ±3.0 | 34.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Knik-Fairview?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Knik-Fairview, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $85,776 (Tract 6.04) to $109,313 (Tract 6.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6.03Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 8,334 | $96,992 |
| Tract 6.04Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 7,265 | $85,776 |
| Tract 6.01Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 6,441 | $109,313 |
| Tract 5.01Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 1,916 | $77,857 |
| Tract 11Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 8,374 | $126,806 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Knik-Fairview) · Census block assignment files
How does Knik-Fairview compare with other places in Alaska?
Knik-Fairview ranks 25th of 69 places in Alaska with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 4th | 71 |
| Residents per square mile | 20th | 71 |
| Median household income | 25th | 69 |
| Per capita income | 45th | 71 |
| Median home value | 27th | 66 |
| Median gross rent | 12th | 62 |
| Poverty rate | 32nd | 57 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53rd | 69 |
| Median age | 60th | 71 |
| Owner-occupied share | 14th | 68 |
| Work from home | 29th | 50 |
| Travel time to work | 8th | 69 |
Knik-Fairview's figures with every place in Alaska (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Knik-Fairview?
7 of the 57 figures for Knik-Fairview on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Knik-Fairview are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.