Knik-Fairview, AK Demographics

A map of Knik-Fairview's Population by Race

Knik-Fairview, Alaska has an estimated population of 19,972, an increase from the 19,297 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.4% White, 12.8% Multiracial, 6.4% Native American/Other, 5.7% Hispanic, 2.1% Asian, and 0.7% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Knik-Fairview, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Knik-Fairview has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Alaska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Knik-Fairview, that probability was 43.4% in 2020 and 45.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Knik-Fairview is ranked the 4th most populous place in Alaska, out of 355 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Knik-Fairview was ranked the 4th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Knik-Fairview's White Population

14,454 residents of Knik-Fairview, or 72.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Knik-Fairview is considerably higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Knik-Fairview ranks 110th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Knik-Fairview's White population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Knik-Fairview's population has decreased from 73.8% to 72.4%.

Knik-Fairview is more White than neighboring Wasilla (71% White). Knik-Fairview is less White than neighboring Meadow Lakes (78.7% White), Houston (81.4% White), Tanaina (77.7% White), and South Lakes (80.8% White).

Knik-Fairview's Black Population

143 residents of Knik-Fairview, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Knik-Fairview is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Knik-Fairview ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Knik-Fairview's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.9%. Black residents' share of Knik-Fairview's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Knik-Fairview is more Black than neighboring Meadow Lakes (0.2% Black), Houston (0.3% Black), Tanaina (0.1% Black), and South Lakes (0.6% Black). Knik-Fairview is less Black than neighboring Wasilla (2.5% Black).

Knik-Fairview's Asian Population

417 residents of Knik-Fairview, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Knik-Fairview is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Knik-Fairview ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Knik-Fairview's Asian population has grown by an estimated 40.9%. Asian residents' share of Knik-Fairview's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.1%.

Knik-Fairview is more Asian than neighboring Wasilla (1.9% Asian), Houston (1.2% Asian), Tanaina (2% Asian), and South Lakes (1.7% Asian). Knik-Fairview is less Asian than neighboring Meadow Lakes (2.2% Asian).

Knik-Fairview's Hispanic Population

1,136 residents of Knik-Fairview, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Knik-Fairview is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Knik-Fairview ranks 67th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Knik-Fairview's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Knik-Fairview's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.7%.

Knik-Fairview is more Hispanic than neighboring Meadow Lakes (4.1% Hispanic), Wasilla (5.1% Hispanic), Houston (3.3% Hispanic), Tanaina (4.1% Hispanic), and South Lakes (5.1% Hispanic).

Knik-Fairview's Native American/Other Population

1,272 residents of Knik-Fairview, or 6.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Knik-Fairview is lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Knik-Fairview ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Knik-Fairview's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 10.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Knik-Fairview's population has decreased from 7.4% to 6.4%.

Knik-Fairview is more Native American/Other than neighboring Meadow Lakes (5.9% Native American/Other), Houston (2.8% Native American/Other), Tanaina (5.2% Native American/Other), and South Lakes (5.8% Native American/Other). Knik-Fairview is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wasilla (9.5% Native American/Other).

Knik-Fairview's Multiracial Population

2,550 residents of Knik-Fairview, or 12.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Knik-Fairview is slightly higher than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Knik-Fairview ranks 71st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Knik-Fairview's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 19.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Knik-Fairview's population has increased from 11.0% to 12.8%.

Knik-Fairview is more Multiracial than neighboring Meadow Lakes (9% Multiracial), Wasilla (10% Multiracial), Houston (11% Multiracial), Tanaina (10.9% Multiracial), and South Lakes (5.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.