Nikiski
Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
Nikiski is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, with 4,456 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 128 ft (39 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Salamatof, 9.0 miles S.
- 4,456residents (2020 Census)
- 128 ftelevation · 39 m
- 69.5 sq miland area · 179.9 km²
- 64 / sq mipopulation density
About Nikiski
Nikiski is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. The population was 4,456 at the 2020 census, down from 4,493 in 2010.
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Living in Nikiski
- Median household income
- $65,863
- Median home value
- $312,600
- Median rent
- $996/mo
- Median age
- 36.5
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Nikiski had 4,456 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,456 |
|---|---|
| Density | 64 per sq mi (25 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Nikiski at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Kenai Peninsula Borough |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,456 (2020) |
| Land area | 69.46 sq mi (179.9 km²) |
| Water area | 6.47 sq mi (16.75 km²) |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Coordinates | 60.7248° N, 151.2239° W |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0254050 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Nikiski
- Salamatof9.0 mi S
- Kenai11.3 mi S
- Ridgeway14.6 mi SE
- Soldotna17.4 mi S
- Kalifornsky18.5 mi S
- Sterling19.0 mi SE
- Point Possession21.2 mi NE
- Funny River22.2 mi SE
- Tyonek26.2 mi N
- Kasilof28.3 mi S
- Beluga32.0 mi N
- Cohoe34.5 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Nikiski
What county is Nikiski in?
Nikiski is in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Nikiski, AK?
4,456 people lived in Nikiski at the 2020 Census.
What is the elevation of Nikiski?
128 feet (39 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Nikiski?
Salamatof (9.0 mi), Kenai (11.3 mi), Ridgeway (14.6 mi), Soldotna (17.4 mi), Kalifornsky (18.5 mi).
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