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Salcha

Alaska · 977 residents · 75.19 sq mi
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Salcha has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,895. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $206,700. Households here earn about 26% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
977
+14%since 2000
from 854 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
13 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+2%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2244616999371K1990201020202024Salcha
2024829
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,895
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,922
+50%since 2000
from $22,616 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance21.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services10%
US avg: 0.8%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,700
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,406
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $779 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
17.3% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+127%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(802)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(52)
Asian1.7%(17)
Other14.1%(138)
Diversity Score44.2%(432)
Diversity Score
44
+215%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+35%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.7%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Female
40.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.8%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salcha, Alaska?

Salcha, Alaska has about 977 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salcha, Alaska?

The typical household in Salcha, Alaska earns about $57,895 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 $206,700, and the typical rent is about $1,406 a month.

How educated are people in Salcha, Alaska?

About 25.1% 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 7.4% 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 674 residents, a change of about 222 percent over that period.

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