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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Soldotna

Alaska · 3,759 residents · 6.922 sq mi
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Soldotna is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,420. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $111,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,759
+9%since 1990
from 3,456 in 1990
1990 – 2025
543 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 499 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
+17%since 1990
from 29.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Soldotna
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,420
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,004 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,740
+38%since 1990
from $15,800 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.6%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$111,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $84,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$605
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $466 in 1990
US average: $602
62.8%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 59.0% in 1990
37.2% rent
2.3
+4%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(3,285)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(163)
Asian0.9%(31)
Diversity Score21.6%(745)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(3,242)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(121)
Asian1.7%(64)
Diversity Score13.6%(513)
14
−37%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.5%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 19.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.6%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 92.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.0%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
−43%since 1990
from 23.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Soldotna, Alaska?

Soldotna, Alaska has about 3,759 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Soldotna, Alaska?

The typical household in Soldotna, Alaska earns about $48,420 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 $111,300, and the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in Soldotna, Alaska?

About 15.5% 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 6.6% 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 303 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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