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Salcha

Alaska · 829 residents · 75.19 sq mi
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Salcha has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,803. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $311,200. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 101%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
829
−3%since 2000
from 854 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
11 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.8
+22%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2244616999371K1990201020202024Salcha
2024829
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,803
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,063 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,064
+99%since 2000
from $22,616 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.7%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
+19%since 2010
from 0.385 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15%
US avg: 5.9%
Information14.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical13.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$311,200
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.9%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
2.1% rent
Vacancy rate
35.1%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+38.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+125%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(740)
Black1.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(24)
Asian0.9%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score14%(120)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(619)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(93)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.8%(114)
Diversity Score51.4%(426)
Diversity Score
51
+266%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.6%
−16.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.2%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Female
44.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
21.0%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
+15.5 ptssince 2012
from 4.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.4%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2017
from 78.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salcha, Alaska?

Salcha, Alaska has about 829 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salcha, Alaska?

The typical household in Salcha, Alaska earns about $87,803 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salcha, Alaska expensive?

In Salcha, Alaska, the median home is worth about $311,200.

How educated are people in Salcha, Alaska?

About 26.3% of adults age 25 and over in Salcha, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salcha, Alaska?

About 8.8% of people in Salcha, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salcha, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Salcha, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 526 residents, a change of about 174 percent over that period.

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