How long is the commute from Nikiski, AK?
Workers who live in Nikiski, AK take an average of 27.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
0.1% work from home.
1.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.7 minutes (±6.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 0.1%
- Households without a car
- 1.2%
How people in Nikiski get to work
| Means of transportation | Nikiski | Kenai Peninsula Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.0% (±8.4 points) | 65.9% | 65.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.3% (±7.1 points) | 12.3% | 11.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 0.4% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±2.8 points) | 5.4% | 7.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 6.1% (±3.8 points) | 5.5% | 5.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 10.5% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Nikiski, the average commute is higher than in Kenai Peninsula Borough (20.7 minutes).
It is also higher than in Alaska (19.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Nikiski, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kenai Peninsula Borough (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Alaska (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kenai Peninsula Borough, Nikiski ranks 4 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 22 of 176.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Nikiski
| Vehicles available | Nikiski | Kenai Peninsula Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.2% (±1.8 points) | 4.9% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.8% (±8.3 points) | 29.9% | 31.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.2% (±7.3 points) | 36.9% | 36.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.8% (±9.2 points) | 28.3% | 23.3% | 21.9% |
In Nikiski, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Kenai Peninsula Borough (4.9%).
It is also lower than in Alaska (9.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Nikiski
| Nikiski | Kenai Peninsula Borough | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 10.5% (±1.4 points) | 9.7% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.5% (±3.8 points) | 95.7% (±0.8 points) | 97.1% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.6% (±5.5 points) | 89.3% (±1.3 points) | 91.9% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Nikiski, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kenai Peninsula Borough (89.3%).
It is not measurably different from Alaska (91.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Nikiski
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikiski | — | 27.7 minutes (±6.8) | — |
| Salamatof | 8.8 mi | 25.4 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Kenai | 11 mi | 15.5 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Ridgeway | 15 mi | 21.9 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Soldotna | 17 mi | 13.8 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Kalifornsky | 19 mi | 24.0 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Sterling | 19 mi | 30.1 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Funny River | 22 mi | 40.0 minutes (±19.6) | Not measurably different |
| Cohoe | 32 mi | 29.0 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kenai, AK (15.5 minutes), Soldotna, AK (13.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kenai Peninsula Borough, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Funny River | 40.0 minutes (±19.6) |
| 2 | Sterling | 30.1 minutes (±5.7) |
| 3 | Cohoe | 29.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 4 | Nikiski | 27.7 minutes (±6.8) |
| 5 | Salamatof | 25.4 minutes (±5.8) |
| 6 | Kalifornsky | 24.0 minutes (±5.0) |
| 7 | Anchor Point | 23.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 8 | Diamond Ridge | 23.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 9 | Ridgeway | 21.9 minutes (±5.7) |
| 10 | Fritz Creek | 21.1 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 10 of 17 places in Kenai Peninsula Borough, ranked from highest to lowest.
Nikiski is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Nikiski
How long is the average commute in Nikiski?
Workers who live in Nikiski, AK take an average of 27.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Nikiski without a car?
1.2% of households in Nikiski have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Nikiski?
0.1% (±0.2 points) of workers who live in Nikiski worked from home, and 88.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nikiski CDP, Alaska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nikiski CDP, Alaska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nikiski CDP, Alaska
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Nikiski CDP, Alaska (place:54050, in state:02).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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