Soldotna is a city located in Kenai Peninsula Borough Alaska. Soldotna has a 2024 population of 4,651. It is also the county seat of Kenai Peninsula Borough. Soldotna is currently growing at a rate of 1.62% annually and its population has increased by 6.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,355 in 2020.
The average household income in Soldotna is $86,396 with a poverty rate of 16.35%. The median age in Soldotna is 37.1 years: 36.2 years for males, and 38 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Soldotna was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,555 | 80.91% |
| Two or more races | 504 | 11.47% |
| Native American | 204 | 4.64% |
| Asian | 52 | 1.18% |
| Black or African American | 49 | 1.12% |
| Other race | 30 | 0.68% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,739 | 2.49 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Non Family | 722 | 1.28 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Married | 640 | 3.14 | 75.5 | 24.5 |
| Female | 300 | 3.82 | 41 | 59 |
| Male | 77 | 3.32 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
56.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 72 | 2.34% |
| Associates Degree | 312 | 10.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 383 | 12.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 184 | 5.97% |
| High School Graduate | 1,124 | 36.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 0.23% |
| Some College | 998 | 32.4% |
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 | 2,458 | 2,393 | 434 |
| 2+ Races | 342 | 342 | 110 |
| Native American | 135 | 128 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 116 | 116 | 40 |
| Asian | 47 | 40 | 11 |
| Black | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| Other Race | 30 | 30 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 34.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,792 | $96,563 | $24,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,397 | $0 | $75,588 |
| High School Graduate | $39,125 | $37,216 | $39,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,426 | $51,738 | $39,851 |
| Some College | $50,958 | $57,878 | $43,889 |
$47,426
Average Earnings
$51,738
Average Male
$39,851
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.89% of Soldotna residents speak only English, while 4.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,409 | 593 | 17.4% |
| Multiple | 504 | 91 | 18.06% |
| Native | 196 | 15 | 7.65% |
| Asian | 44 | 7 | 15.91% |
16.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.8%
Male Poverty Rate
19.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Soldotna is Multiple, with 18.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Soldotna is Native, with 7.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.17% |
| High School | 16.2% |
| Some College | 9.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 26.67% |
| Female Employed | 10.29% |
| Male Employed | 1.15% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,022 | $104,118 |
| Households | $67,365 | $86,396 |
| Married Families | $105,682 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,964 | $58,753 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.6%
Male Marriage Rate
36.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
371
Number of Veterans
349
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 130 |
| First Gulf War | 100 |
| Vietnam | 67 |
| Korea | 37 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 125 |
| 55 to 64 | 80 |
| 65 to 74 | 77 |
| 75+ | 67 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 314 | 11.46% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 7.65% |
| Black | 20 | 55.56% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 6.36% |
| Asian | 8 | 15.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.3%
Labor Force Participation
56.9%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
33.64%
Born in Soldotna
97.97%
Native Born
2.03%
Foreign Born
0.98%
Non Citizen
1.05%
Naturalized
97.97% of Soldotna residents were born in the United States, with 33.64% having been born in Alaska. 0.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,021 | 74 | 1.5% |
| 2028 | 4,947 | 74 | 1.52% |
| 2027 | 4,873 | 74 | 1.54% |
| 2026 | 4,799 | 74 | 1.57% |
| 2025 | 4,725 | 74 | 1.59% |
| 2024 | 4,651 | 74 | 1.62% |
| 2023 | 4,577 | 53 | 1.17% |
| 2022 | 4,524 | 82 | 1.85% |
| 2021 | 4,442 | 87 | 2% |
| 2020 | 4,355 | -379 | -8.01% |
| 2019 | 4,734 | 40 | 0.85% |
| 2018 | 4,694 | 29 | 0.62% |
| 2017 | 4,665 | 57 | 1.24% |
| 2016 | 4,608 | 66 | 1.45% |
| 2015 | 4,542 | 115 | 2.6% |
| 2014 | 4,427 | 48 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 4,379 | 25 | 0.57% |
| 2012 | 4,354 | 50 | 1.16% |
| 2011 | 4,304 | 116 | 2.77% |
| 2010 | 4,188 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,759 | 277 | 7.96% |
| 1990 | 3,482 | 1,182 | 51.39% |
| 1980 | 2,300 | 1,100 | 91.67% |
| 1970 | 1,200 | 600 | 100% |
| 1960 | 600 | -4,421 | -88.05% |