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Kodiak Island Borough, AK market data
How Kodiak Island Borough compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 12,387
- −5.0% since 2020
- Households
- 4,640
- Median household income
- $86,250
- +0.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $412,300
- Jobs located here
- n/a
- Highest market score
- 68
- Fast food and sandwich shops, #432 of 2,222 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Kodiak Island Borough has an estimated 12,387 people and 4,640 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Kodiak Island Borough declined 5.0%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Kodiak Island Borough is $86,250, 7% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 0.5%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Kodiak Island Borough runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 118, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (89).
Of the business types scored in Kodiak Island Borough, fast food and sandwich shops (68), real estate businesses (66) and home repair companies (61) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For fast food and sandwich shops, that ranks #432 of 2,222 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for coffee shops and cafes (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for sit-down restaurants (30% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Kodiak Island Borough
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Kodiak Island Borough with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 68 | #432 of 2,222 | 5 | 10.8 | $3.8M | 123 | 5 |
| Real estate | 66 | #331 of 2,229 | 7 | 15.1 | Index only | 278 | 4 |
| Home repair trades | 61 | #532 of 2,057 | 5 | 10.8 | $2.7M | 110 | 5 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 59 | #582 of 2,176 | 6 | 12.9 | Index only | 258 | 4 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 53 | #1,019 of 2,405 | 20 | 43.1 | $939K | 141 | 9 |
| Pet businesses | 46 | #1,282 of 2,200 | 7 | 15.1 | $664K | 76 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 46 | #1,400 of 2,385 | 19 | 40.9 | $251K | 118 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 45 | #1,426 of 2,339 | 11 | 23.7 | $433K | 101 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 44 | #1,131 of 1,792 | 5 | 10.8 | $1M | 79 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 44 | #1,461 of 2,394 | 31 | 66.8 | $197K | 129 | 11 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 41 | #1,568 of 2,405 | 50 | 107.8 | $375K | 101 | 21 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 36 | #1,614 of 2,088 | 10 | 21.6 | $517K | 78 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 35 | #1,833 of 2,378 | 11 | 23.7 | $407K | 92 | 5 |
| Spas and skin care | 33 | #1,463 of 1,769 | 6 | 12.9 | $794K | 91 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 26 | #2,132 of 2,401 | 19 | 40.9 | $236K | 88 | 9 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 24 | #1,780 of 1,886 | 9 | 19.4 | $678K | 69 | 4 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 21 | #2,203 of 2,402 | 17 | 36.6 | $1.7M | 49 | 6 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 19 | #1,996 of 2,063 | 11 | 23.7 | $1.7M | 46 | 7 |
| Grocery stores | 16 | #1,947 of 2,070 | 8 | 17.2 | $3.6M | 38 | 6 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.6 | $4.7M | 113 | 7 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.6 | $1.1M | 45 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.5 | $2M | 85 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.5 | $4.5M | 94 | 5 |
| Insurance agencies | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.5 | $2.7M | 215 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.5 | $1.7M | 85 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.5 | $2M | 65 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.5 | $1.5M | 61 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.3 | $1.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.3 | $4.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.3 | $14.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.3 | $5.8M | Too few | 6 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.3 | $2.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.3 | $9.4M | Too few | 5 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.3 | $3.1M | Too few | 4 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.3 | $2.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $4.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $4.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $8.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $13.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $6.2M | Too few | 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $6.2M | Too few | 6 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $4.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $6.1M | Too few | 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $13.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $6.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $4.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Kodiak Island Borough
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $4.5M | $965 | 101 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $11.5M | $2,487 | 96 |
| Food away from home | $18.8M | $4,046 | 99 |
| Groceries | $28.4M | $6,123 | 97 |
| Personal care products and services | $4.8M | $1,027 | 102 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.2M | $685 | 118 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $5.2M | $1,114 | 113 |
| Medical and dental services | $6.1M | $1,315 | 102 |
| Pets | $4.6M | $1,001 | 110 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $8.5M | $1,831 | 89 |
| Vehicle insurance | $8.1M | $1,749 | 89 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $13.4M | $2,883 | 96 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $6.2M | $1,328 | 94 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $84.3M | $18,163 | 109 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Kodiak Island Borough
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 12,387−5.0% since 2020
- Households
- 4,640
- Median age
- 37.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 61%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 6,690 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 2
- Median household income
- $86,250+0.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $109,824
- Median home value
- $412,300
- Jobs located here
- n/a
- Daytime population
- n/aResidents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Kodiak Island Borough, AK growing?
Population estimates put Kodiak Island Borough at 12,387 people in 2025, down 5.0% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 4,640 households. Median household income rose 0.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Kodiak Island Borough, AK spend?
Households in Kodiak Island Borough spend about $84.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $28.4M on groceries and $18.8M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Kodiak Island Borough spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 118, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (89).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Kodiak Island Borough, AK?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Kodiak Island Borough are for fast food and sandwich shops (68), real estate businesses (66) and home repair companies (61). Kodiak Island Borough ranks #432 of 2,222 scored counties for fast food and sandwich shops.
How does Kodiak Island Borough, AK compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Kodiak Island Borough is $86,250 a year, 7% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 5.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $412,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Kodiak Island Borough has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for coffee shops and cafes (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for sit-down restaurants (30% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 19 of the 56 business types have a score in Kodiak Island Borough, each ranked against other counties.
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