Kenai, Alaska
Kenai: city in Alaska
About
Kenai is a city located in the county of Kenai Peninsula Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,100. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,890 inhabitants.
The city was created 66 years ago in 1959.
Quick Facts about Kenai
| Population | 7,890 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alaska (United States) |
| County | Kenai Peninsula Borough |
| Postal code | 99611, 99635 |
| Water as percent of area | 19.26% |
| Land as percent of area | 80.74% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 60.5544,-151.2583 |
| Altitude | 72 feet / 22 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1960 (66 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Alaska Time Zone |
| Local time | 13:58:49 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 10.01% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 31℉ Scattered Rain Showers then Chance Light Rain 7-days weather |
Geography
Kenai is located at 60°33'16"N 151°15'30"W (60.5544400, -151.2583300).
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Weather
Scattered rain showers between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southeast wind 0 to 15 mph, with gusts as hig...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Kenai increased by 10.01% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,100 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,230 | 1.8% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,335 | 1.43% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,448 | 1.52% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,538 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,628 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,741 | 1.46% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,763 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,790 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,807 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,890 | 1.05% | estimation process |
People born in Kenai (4)
People born in Kenai, including writer C. E. Murphy, Alice E. Brown, long-distance runner Allie Ostrander, .
More notable people
- Philip H. Ross (American submarine commander) he was born in 19/12/1905
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Kenai, AK. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 442523 | Alaska Christian College | Soldotna (AK) | 99669 |
Closest post offices linked to Kenai.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Kena Post Office | Kenai (AK) | 99611 |
Other cities in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kenai Peninsula Borough , AK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kalifornsky | 7,850 | Census designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska |
| Homer | 6,034 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Soldotna | 4,790 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Nikiski | 4,493 | Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska |
| Seward | 2,927 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Ridgeway | 2,022 | American city in Iowa |
| Bear Creek | 1,956 | Town in Marion County, Alabama, USA |
| Fritz Creek | 1,932 | Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska |
| Anchor Point | 1,930 | Census-designated place in Alaska, United States |
| Cohoe | 1,364 | Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska |
| Diamond Ridge | 1,156 | Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska |
| Kachemak | 494 | City in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States |
| Seldovia | 278 | City in Alaska |
Distance to Other Cities
Kenai distances to largest Alaska cities