Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska
Lake and Peninsula Borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lake and Peninsula Borough is a county located in Alaska, United States of America. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,357. The land area covers 23,896.51 sq mi. [1]
Local Government Administration U.S. Census Bureau GMAF
Borough Of Lake And Peninsula
County
Official Title:
Finance Officer
Address:
PO BOX 495, KING SALMON AK 99613-0495
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,357 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 33.7 yrs | ±3.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 324 | ±38 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,336 | ±54 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 324 | ±38 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,012 | ±43 |
| Median Home Value | $237,500 | ±$69,152 |
| Median Gross Rent | $936 | ±$188 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,625 | ±$6,339 |
| Per Capita Income | $53,670 | ±$17,644 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% | ±3.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 129 | ±34 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.6% | ±3.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 575 | ±62 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81.5% | ±5.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at KING SALMON 42 SE, AK US, located 17.4 miles from Lake and Peninsula Borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.8° | 9.8° | 17.8° | 1.76" | — |
| February | 31.1° | 12.7° | 21.9° | 2.15" | — |
| March | 31.6° | 14.2° | 22.9° | 1.00" | — |
| April | 42.8° | 26.3° | 34.6° | 1.45" | — |
| May | 52.3° | 32.9° | 42.6° | 1.46" | — |
| June | 59.1° | 40.0° | 49.6° | 2.46" | — |
| July | 61.5° | 45.6° | 53.6° | 3.67" | — |
| August | 60.7° | 45.1° | 52.9° | 4.41" | — |
| September | 54.3° | 38.9° | 46.6° | 5.12" | — |
| October | 42.8° | 28.1° | 35.5° | 2.89" | — |
| November | 32.6° | 16.7° | 24.7° | 3.63" | — |
| December | 27.0° | 12.1° | 19.6° | 2.08" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 02164. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.