Knik River

County:: Matanuska-Susitna Borough
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 81.72
State:: Alaska

Knik River is a CDP located in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. Knik River has a 2025 population of 842. Knik River is currently growing at a rate of 0.84% annually and its population has increased by 4.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 807 in 2020.

The average household income in Knik River is $109,996 with a poverty rate of 9.79%.The median age in Knik River is 37.1 years: 38.8 years for males, and 34.9 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Knik River includes 85.9% White, 4.78% Native American, 3.26% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	737	85.9%
Two or more races	52	6.06%
Native American	41	4.78%
Other race	28	3.26%

Knik River Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Knik River's average per capita income is $54,464. Household income levels show a median of $100,417. The poverty rate stands at 9.79%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Families	$119,750	$125,755
Married Families	$119,000	-
Households	$100,417	$109,996
Non Families	$50,313	$67,219

$54,464

Average Income

$100,417

Median Household Income

9.79%

Poverty Rate