Kachemak, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 805, Kachemak's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Kachemak is a small community located in Alaska, within Kenai Peninsula Borough. The total population is 805. It ranks as the 90th most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kachemak is 39.6 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 35.8 years. 10.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kachemak is $76,750. This is 17% lower than the state median of $92,788. It is also 5% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.1%. This is 88% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 5.9%. The median home value is $450,000. Housing costs are 28% higher than the state median of $352,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.9x. 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Kachemak has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.3% of all residents. Asian residents account for 1.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 7.3%. The Asian population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 6.3%.

Education

39.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Kachemak in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 31.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.0%. Notably, 17.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Kachemak, Alaska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alaska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 326 Census-designated places in Alaska. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.