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Soldotna

Alaska · 4,615 residents (2025 est.) · 6.922 sq mi
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Soldotna has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,280. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $306,000. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,485
+19%since 2000
from 3,759 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
648 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 543 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.1
−5%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,615 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Soldotna
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,280
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,420 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,672
+59%since 2000
from $21,740 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.460 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$306,000
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,020
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $605 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
39.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+137%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(3,242)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(121)
Asian1.7%(64)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.6%(513)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(3,431)
Black1.3%(60)
Hispanic / Latino6%(270)
Asian2%(88)
Other14.2%(636)
Diversity Score48.8%(2,189)
Diversity Score
49
+258%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
+2%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.8%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2012
from 17.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.1%
−64.5 ptssince 2013
from 76.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2017
from 79.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Soldotna, Alaska?

Soldotna, Alaska has about 4,485 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Soldotna, Alaska?

The typical household in Soldotna, Alaska earns about $56,280 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Soldotna, Alaska expensive?

In Soldotna, Alaska, the median home is worth about $306,000, and the typical rent is about $1,020 a month.

How educated are people in Soldotna, Alaska?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Soldotna, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Soldotna, Alaska?

About 16.4% of people in Soldotna, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Soldotna, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Soldotna, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,029 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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