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Soldotna, Alaska
Soldotna, city, in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. Soldotna had 4,615 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,342 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,485 (±18). GEOID 0271640.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,615
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,342 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,485 ±18
Median household income
$56,280
±$17,896 (90% margin)
Alaska: $92,788
Median home value
$306,000
±$24,182 (90% margin)
Alaska: $352,900
Median gross rent
$1,020
±$105 (90% margin)
Alaska: $1,419
Where is Soldotna and what county is it in?
Soldotna is a city in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It covers 6.9 square miles of land, 627 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Soldotna, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,615 people lived in Soldotna on July 1, 2025, up 6.2% since 2020, faster than Alaska (+0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 4,342 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,485 (±18).
| Measure | Soldotna | Kenai Peninsula Borough | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,485 ±18 | 60,413 | −164 |
| Households | 1,802 ±178 | 24,371 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.44 ±0.24 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,046 ±196 | 32,836 | no clear change |
Soldotna's population since 2000
From 3,759 in 2000 to 4,615 in 2025: up 22.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Soldotna as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Soldotna?
The median resident of Soldotna is 33.1 years old; 25.7% are under 18 and 19.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 76.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 7.9%. 3.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Soldotna | Kenai Peninsula Borough | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.1 ±6.6 | 41.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.7% ±4.9 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.5% ±4.0 pts | 20.0% | – |
| Male | 46.0% ±4.1 pts | 52.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.0% ±3.1 pts | 4.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 76.5% ±5.5 pts | 77.5% | −8.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±2.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 5.7% ±2.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.9% ±3.4 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.7% ±1.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.3% ±2.5 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.4% ±3.3 pts | 10.0% | – |
| With a disability | 16.5% ±4.6 pts | 17.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.1% ±4.4 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.1% ±2.0 pts | 94.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.7% ±5.0 pts | 29.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.0% ±4.0 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.5% ±5.5 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8% ±1.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Soldotna earn?
Half of Soldotna's 1,802 households earn less than $56,280 a year (±$17,896), against $80,538 in Kenai Peninsula Borough and $92,788 in Alaska. In 2015-2019 it was $74,446 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Soldotna | Kenai Peninsula Borough | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,280 ±$17,896 | $80,538 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $83,667 ±$10,181 | $105,973 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,672 ±$4,189 | $44,190 | −$11,011 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.4% ±6.5 pts | 11.8% | +7.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.4% ±16.0 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 26.0% ±7.1 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% ±2.9 pts | 95.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.2% ±5.1 pts | 89.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Soldotna?
Owners occupy 60.4% of Soldotna's occupied homes and renters 39.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $306,000 by its owner (±$24,182). The median renter pays $1,020 a month including utilities, and 42.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Soldotna | Kenai Peninsula Borough | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $306,000 ±$24,182 | $323,200 | +$45,831 |
| Median gross rent | $1,020 ±$105 | $1,184 | −$234 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.4% ±12.2 pts | 38.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,720 ±$376 | $1,904 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.4% ±7.6 pts | 77.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 39.6% ±7.6 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Housing units | 2,046 ±196 | 32,836 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4% ±2.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.0% ±6.9 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.4% ±6.1 pts | 82.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.6% ±3.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 22.4% ±6.3 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.6% ±5.3 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Soldotna building?
Builders took permits for 39 new housing units in Soldotna in 2025 (9 in single-family houses), 8.5 per 1,000 residents against 1.2 across Alaska.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Soldotna work and get to work?
57.9% of Soldotna's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 13.8 minutes.
| Measure | Soldotna | Kenai Peninsula Borough | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.8% ±6.1 pts | 56.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% ±4.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 57.9% ±8.6 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 24.4% ±7.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.3% ±3.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 4.8% ±4.0 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.8% ±3.9 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 13.8 min ±2.5 | 20.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Soldotna?
1 census tract lies mostly in Soldotna (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5Kenai Peninsula Borough | 6,604 | $65,040 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Soldotna) · Census block assignment files
How does Soldotna compare with other places in Alaska?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Soldotna is the 5,125th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 13th-most populous of 149 in Alaska.
Soldotna ranks 65th of 69 places in Alaska with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 13th | 149 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 8th | 26 |
| Residents per square mile | 9th | 71 |
| Median household income | 65th | 69 |
| Per capita income | 60th | 71 |
| Median home value | 41st | 66 |
| Median gross rent | 53rd | 62 |
| Poverty rate | 8th | 57 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48th | 69 |
| Median age | 61st | 71 |
| Owner-occupied share | 54th | 68 |
| Travel time to work | 44th | 69 |
Soldotna's figures with every place in Alaska (CSV)
Every place in Alaska, sortable · Compare Soldotna with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Soldotna?
13 of the 57 figures for Soldotna on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Soldotna are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Soldotna.