Kachemak is a city located in Kenai Peninsula Borough Alaska. Kachemak has a 2024 population of 597. Kachemak is currently growing at a rate of 1.02% annually and its population has increased by 4.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 573 in 2020.
The average household income in Kachemak is $96,968 with a poverty rate of 24.39%. The median age in Kachemak is 36.9 years: 36.7 years for males, and 37.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kachemak was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 667 | 84.75% |
| Two or more races | 82 | 10.42% |
| Asian | 22 | 2.8% |
| Native American | 13 | 1.65% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 306 | 2.56 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Married | 172 | 3.28 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Non Family | 91 | 1.31 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Female | 36 | 2.31 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Male | 7 | 2.43 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
74.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 34 | 6.2% |
| Associates Degree | 51 | 9.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 120 | 21.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 105 | 19.16% |
| High School Graduate | 80 | 14.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 1.09% |
| Some College | 152 | 27.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 492 | 470 | 217 |
| Asian | 22 | 7 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 21 | 7 |
| Native American | 13 | 10 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $36,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,188 | $0 | $85,294 |
| High School Graduate | $24,286 | $25,000 | $23,333 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,000 | $22,833 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,450 | $30,000 | $36,250 |
| Some College | $30,313 | $32,917 | $0 |
$30,450
Average Earnings
$30,000
Average Male
$36,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.87% of Kachemak residents speak only English, while 9.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 667 | 175 | 26.24% |
| Asian | 22 | 8 | 36.36% |
| Native | 13 | 4 | 30.77% |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 3 | 60% |
24.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.73%
Male Poverty Rate
25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kachemak is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kachemak is White, with 26.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 31.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.5% |
| High School | 18.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 19.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 15.79% |
| Female Employed | 0.71% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,750 | $109,837 |
| Households | $65,000 | $96,968 |
| Married Families | $83,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,083 | $61,848 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.0%
Male Marriage Rate
56.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
57
Number of Veterans
55
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| Vietnam | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| World War II | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | 9.76% |
| Native American | 8 | 61.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
35.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.8%
Labor Force Participation
51.7%
Employment Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
32.27%
Born in Kachemak
95.43%
Native Born
4.57%
Foreign Born
1.91%
Non Citizen
2.67%
Naturalized
95.43% of Kachemak residents were born in the United States, with 32.27% having been born in Alaska. 1.91% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 627 | 6 | 0.97% |
| 2028 | 621 | 6 | 0.98% |
| 2027 | 615 | 6 | 0.99% |
| 2026 | 609 | 6 | 1% |
| 2025 | 603 | 6 | 1.01% |
| 2024 | 597 | 6 | 1.02% |
| 2023 | 591 | 3 | 0.51% |
| 2022 | 588 | 6 | 1.03% |
| 2021 | 582 | 9 | 1.57% |
| 2020 | 573 | 81 | 16.46% |
| 2019 | 492 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 491 | -2 | -0.41% |
| 2017 | 493 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 493 | 2 | 0.41% |
| 2015 | 491 | 2 | 0.41% |
| 2014 | 489 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 489 | 3 | 0.62% |
| 2012 | 486 | 4 | 0.83% |
| 2011 | 482 | 5 | 1.05% |
| 2010 | 477 | 0 | 0% |