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Soldotna

Alaska · 4,163 residents · 6.922 sq mi
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Soldotna has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,548. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $176,100. Households here earn about 30% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,163
+11%since 2000
from 3,759 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
601 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 543 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.7
+5%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Soldotna
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,548
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,420 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,559
+31%since 2000
from $21,740 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$766
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $605 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.3%
−20.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
40.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+65%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(3,477)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(163)
Asian1.6%(66)
Other13.9%(577)
Diversity Score40.5%(1,686)
Diversity Score
41
+197%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+16%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.5%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Soldotna, Alaska?

Soldotna, Alaska has about 4,163 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Soldotna, Alaska?

The typical household in Soldotna, Alaska earns about $46,548 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 $176,100, and the typical rent is about $766 a month.

How educated are people in Soldotna, Alaska?

About 20.7% 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 8.9% 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 707 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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