Soldotna city, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Soldotna city, Alaska Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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As of 2026, Soldotna city, Alaska has a total population of 4,448, the 28th largest city in Alaska, with a median household income of $62,984, which is 29% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 18.5%.

Soldotna city Quick Facts

Population 4,448

Median Household Income $62,984

Median Home Value $277,300

Poverty Rate 18.5%

Unemployment Rate 5.6%

Median Age 34.2 years

Homeownership Rate 58.1%

Affordability Ratio 4.4x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%

High School Graduation Rate 97.1%

Diversity Index 38/100

Population 4,448 28th of 330

Median Income $62,984 average

Poverty Rate 18.5% 48% higher national

Median Home Value $277,300 top 30%

How Soldotna city Compares

Median Household Income

Soldotna city

$62,984

$89,336

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Soldotna city

$277,300

$333,300

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.4%

$25K-$50K 20.9%

$50K-$100K 26.5%

$100K+ 31.3%

Employment

5.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8% | National: 5.2%

58.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 58.1%

Renter 41.9%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.4x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.6%

18-34

25.0%

35-54

22.2%

55-74

19.0%

75+

8.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 56 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Soldotna city Rankings in Alaska

#28 Population of 330

#136 Median Income of 330

#123 Education of 330

#70 Home Value of 330

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Cities Similar to Soldotna city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Nikiski CDP	4,656	$63,023	$309,200	15.6%	13.9%
Utqiaġvik city	4,850	$89,038	$282,400	13.8%	9.1%
Kodiak city	5,497	$71,373	$314,800	24.4%	7.7%
Unalaska city	4,430	$114,286	$448,700	18.3%	7.6%
Homer city	5,750	$73,723	$363,700	40.6%	11.8%

Population Overview

Soldotna city is a small community located in Alaska. The total population is 4,448. It ranks as the 28th most populous out of 330 cities and towns in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Soldotna city is 34.2 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Soldotna city is $62,984. This is 29% lower than the state median of $89,336. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.5%. This is 81% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $277,300. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $333,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 58.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Soldotna city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.5%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 3.0%. The Asian population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 6.3%.

Education

21.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 31.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Soldotna city, Alaska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Alaska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 330 Census-designated places in Alaska. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Soldotna city, Alaska?

Soldotna city, Alaska has a population of 4,448 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Soldotna city, AK?

The median household income in Soldotna city is $62,984, which is 20% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Soldotna city, AK?

The poverty rate in Soldotna city is 18.5%. This means approximately 803 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Soldotna city, Alaska?

Soldotna city's population is 76.3% White, 1.2% Black, 6.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 2.2% Asian.

What is the median home value in Soldotna city, AK?

The median home value in Soldotna city is $277,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

How educated is Soldotna city, Alaska?

21.4% of adults (25+) in Soldotna city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.