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Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska
Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska. Lake and Peninsula Borough had 1,357 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 7.8% since 2020, while Alaska grew 0.5%. It holds 18 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 12 census-designated) and 1 census tract. GEOID 02164.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,357
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,476 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,013 ±81
Median household income
$65,625
±$6,339 (90% margin)
Alaska: $92,788
Median home value
$237,500
±$69,152 (90% margin)
Alaska: $352,900
Median gross rent
$936
±$188 (90% margin)
Alaska: $1,419
How many people live in Lake and Peninsula Borough, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 1,476 residents in Lake and Peninsula Borough. The Census Bureau estimates 1,357 for July 1, 2025, down 7.8% since 2020, while Alaska grew 0.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 1,013 over 23,831 square miles of land.
| Measure | Lake and Peninsula Borough | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,013±81 | 735,706 | −380 |
| Households | 324±38 | 270,533 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.50±0.21 | 2.61 | −0.53 |
| Housing units | 1,336±54 | 328,491 | −143 |
Lake and Peninsula Borough's population since 2000
From 1,823 in 2000 to 1,357 in 2025: down 25.6%. 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 Lake and Peninsula Borough?
Lake and Peninsula Borough holds 18 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 12 census-designated places. The largest is Port Alsworth with 199 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Port AlsworthGEOID 0262620 | 186 | $67,750 |
|---|---|---|
| NewhalenGEOID 0253270 | 168 | $106,250 |
| KokhanokGEOID 0241280 | 152 | not published |
| Nondalton | 133 | $57,500 |
| Iliamna | 108 | $74,500 |
| Port HeidenGEOID 0263390 | 100 | $61,250 |
| ChignikGEOID 0213550 | 97 | not published |
| PerryvilleGEOID 0260200 | 88 | $47,500 |
| Chignik LagoonGEOID 0213670 | 72 | $71,875 |
| Pilot PointGEOID 0260640 | 70 | not published |
| LevelockGEOID 0243810 | 69 | $21,250 |
| IgiugigGEOID 0234790 | 68 | $64,583 |
| Chignik LakeGEOID 0213780 | 61 | $80,625 |
| Pedro BayGEOID 0259540 | 43 | $104,063 |
| EgegikGEOID 0221150 | 39 | $24,250 |
| Pope-Vannoy LandingGEOID 0262125 | 6 | not published |
| UgashikGEOID 0280100 | 4 | not published |
| Ivanof BayGEOID 0235890 | 1 | 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 Lake and Peninsula Borough?
The median resident of Lake and Peninsula Borough is 33.7 years old; 23.2% are under 18 and 10.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 43.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 34.3%.
| Measure | Lake and Peninsula Borough | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.7±3.4 | 35.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.2%±3.0 pts | 24.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.7%±2.3 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8%±2.6 pts | 7.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 15.9%±13.6 pts | 57.7% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±1.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.9%±4.4 pts | 6.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 43.6%±5.8 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 34.3%±17.4 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.2%±8.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.8%±5.8 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.2%±1.5 pts | 10.7% | – |
| With a disability | 11.5%±2.8 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 32.2%±14.7 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.1%±5.3 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.3%±7.1 pts | 31.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.3%±1.9 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7%±0.8 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 Lake and Peninsula Borough earn?
Half of Lake and Peninsula Borough's 324 households earn less than $65,625 a year (±$6,339), against $92,788 in Alaska. In 2015-2019 the median was $54,317 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $11,308 after inflation. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lake and Peninsula Borough | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,625±$6,339 | $92,788 | +$11,308 |
| Mean household income | $83,450±$9,781 | $118,985 | – |
| Per capita income | $53,670±$17,644 | $46,573 | +$23,104 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.8%±3.3 pts | 10.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.1%±6.8 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 29.3%±5.8 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.5%±4.8 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 Lake and Peninsula Borough?
Owners occupy 65.4% of Lake and Peninsula Borough's occupied homes and renters 34.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $237,500 by its owner (±$69,152). The median renter pays $936 a month including utilities, and 31.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lake and Peninsula Borough | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $237,500±$69,152 | $352,900 | +$96,093 |
| Median gross rent | $936±$188 | $1,419 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.4%±18.8 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,375±$73 | $2,229 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.4%±5.9 pts | 66.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,336±54 | 328,491 | −143 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±1.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 22.9%±8.2 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 91.8%±1.6 pts | 63.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.6%±0.8 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 do people in Lake and Peninsula Borough get to work?
| Measure | Lake and Peninsula Borough | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 77.7%±4.3 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.6%±3.4 pts | 5.9% | −6.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 42.1%±29.5 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.1%±2.1 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±4.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 25.4%±20.2 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.1%±15.7 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 13.3 min±10.6 | 19.4 min | – |
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 Lake and Peninsula Borough's census tracts?
Lake and Peninsula Borough is a single census tract.
| Tract 102164000100 | 1,013±81 | $65,625 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Lake and Peninsula Borough compare with Alaska's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 28th of 30 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 28th of 30 |
| Residents per square mile | 29th of 30 |
| Median household income | 24th of 30 |
| Median home value | 20th of 30 |
| Median gross rent | 28th of 30 |
| Poverty rate | 9th of 27 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21st of 27 |
| Median age | 24th 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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