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Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska. Kodiak Island Borough had 12,387 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.4% since 2020, while Alaska grew 0.5%. It holds 12 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 6 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 02150.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,387
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,101 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,771
Median household income
$86,250
±$10,148 (90% margin)
Alaska: $92,788
Median home value
$412,300
±$30,749 (90% margin)
Alaska: $352,900
Median gross rent
$1,765
±$322 (90% margin)
Alaska: $1,419
How many people live in Kodiak Island Borough, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 13,101 residents in Kodiak Island Borough. The Census Bureau estimates 12,387 for July 1, 2025, down 5.4% since 2020, while Alaska grew 0.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 12,771 over 6,689 square miles of land.
| Measure | Kodiak Island Borough | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,771 | 735,706 | −680 |
| Households | 4,640±197 | 270,533 | +379 |
| Average household size | 2.62±0.09 | 2.61 | −0.46 |
| Housing units | 5,854±104 | 328,491 | +432 |
Kodiak Island Borough's population since 2000
From 13,913 in 2000 to 12,387 in 2025: down 11.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Kodiak Island Borough?
Kodiak Island Borough holds 12 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 6 census-designated places. The largest is Kodiak with 5,281 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Kodiak | 5,581 | $90,292 |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Bay | 4,216 | $88,580 |
| Kodiak StationGEOID 0241210 | 1,673 | $83,750 |
| Womens BayGEOID 0285680 | 743 | not published |
| Old HarborGEOID 0257340 | 216 | $30,000 |
| Port LionsGEOID 0263610 | 170 | $46,250 |
| OuzinkieGEOID 0258550 | 109 | not published |
| AkhiokGEOID 0200650 | 63 | $85,139 |
| ChiniakGEOID 0213860 | 61 | not published |
| Larsen BayGEOID 0243040 | 34 | $37,188 |
| KarlukGEOID 0237540 | 27 | not published |
| AlenevaGEOID 0201560 | 5 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Kodiak Island Borough?
The median resident of Kodiak Island Borough is 35.1 years old; 23.7% are under 18 and 13.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 45.0%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 22.2%. 18.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Kodiak Island Borough | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.1±0.6 | 35.8 | +1.2 |
| Under 18 years | 23.7%±0.4 pts | 24.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.9%±1.3 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.3% | 7.3% | −0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 45.0%±2.4 pts | 57.7% | −4.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 22.2%±1.6 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 10.4%±1.3 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 12.0%±3.0 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 18.7%±2.7 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.3%±3.2 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.2%±2.4 pts | 10.7% | – |
| With a disability | 8.9%±2.1 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.2%±3.0 pts | 11.0% | −5.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.7%±3.9 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.7%±4.1 pts | 31.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.1%±3.2 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.3%±2.4 pts | 3.9% | – |
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 Kodiak Island Borough earn?
Half of Kodiak Island Borough's 4,640 households earn less than $86,250 a year (±$10,148), against $92,788 in Alaska. In 2015-2019 the median was $105,642 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $19,392 after inflation. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Kodiak Island Borough | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $86,250±$10,148 | $92,788 | −$19,392 |
| Mean household income | $109,824±$11,850 | $118,985 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,656±$5,359 | $46,573 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.7%±2.2 pts | 10.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.7%±3.0 pts | 12.2% | −6.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.8%±2.4 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.7%±2.3 pts | 91.9% | – |
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 Kodiak Island Borough?
Owners occupy 61.1% of Kodiak Island Borough's occupied homes and renters 38.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $412,300 by its owner (±$30,749). The median renter pays $1,765 a month including utilities, and 36.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Kodiak Island Borough | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $412,300±$30,749 | $352,900 | +$65,121 |
| Median gross rent | $1,765±$322 | $1,419 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.9%±10.8 pts | 35.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,396±$287 | $2,229 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.1%±4.7 pts | 66.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,854±104 | 328,491 | +432 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.9%±4.0 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.1%±4.4 pts | 63.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.6%±1.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±1.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
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 many new homes is Kodiak Island Borough building?
Builders took permits for 9 new housing units across Kodiak Island Borough in 2025 (9 single-family), 0.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Kodiak Island Borough get to work?
66.3% of Kodiak Island Borough's workers drive alone and 4.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 10.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Kodiak Island Borough | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 74.0%±2.8 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0%±1.8 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 66.3%±5.6 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.1%±3.5 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 9.4%±2.8 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.8%±1.7 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 10.1 min±0.8 | 19.4 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 are Kodiak Island Borough's census tracts?
Kodiak Island Borough is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $46,761 (Tract 4) to $92,465 (Tract 2).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Kodiak Island Borough compare with Alaska's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 8th of 30 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 23rd of 30 |
| Residents per square mile | 9th of 30 |
| Median household income | 12th of 30 |
| Median home value | 5th of 30 |
| Median gross rent | 2nd of 30 |
| Poverty rate | 19th of 27 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8th of 27 |
| Median age | 22nd of 30 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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