Soldotna, AK Demographics

A map of Soldotna's Population by Race

Soldotna, Alaska has an estimated population of 4,485, an increase from the 4,342 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.5% White, 7.9% Multiracial, 6.3% Native American/Other, 6.0% Hispanic, 2.0% Asian, and 1.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Soldotna, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Soldotna is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Alaska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Soldotna, that probability was 40.0% in 2020 and 40.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Soldotna is ranked the 29th most populous place in Alaska, out of 355 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Soldotna was ranked the 28th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Soldotna's White Population

3,431 residents of Soldotna, or 76.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Soldotna is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Soldotna ranks 89th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soldotna's White population has grown by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Soldotna's population has remained roughly unchanged at 76.5%.

Soldotna is more White than neighboring Kalifornsky (76.2% White), and Kenai (69.2% White). Soldotna is less White than neighboring Ridgeway (82.9% White), Kasilof (82.4% White), and Sterling (90.5% White).

Soldotna's Black Population

60 residents of Soldotna, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Soldotna is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Soldotna ranks 60th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soldotna's Black population has grown by an estimated 57.9%. Black residents' share of Soldotna's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Soldotna is more Black than neighboring Ridgeway (0% Black), Kalifornsky (0.5% Black), Kenai (0.9% Black), Kasilof (0% Black), and Sterling (0.3% Black).

Soldotna's Asian Population

88 residents of Soldotna, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Soldotna is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Soldotna ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soldotna's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3.5%. Asian residents' share of Soldotna's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Soldotna is more Asian than neighboring Ridgeway (1.2% Asian), Kalifornsky (1.8% Asian), Kasilof (0% Asian), and Sterling (0.2% Asian). Soldotna is less Asian than neighboring Kenai (3.4% Asian).

Soldotna's Hispanic Population

270 residents of Soldotna, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Soldotna is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Soldotna ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soldotna's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Soldotna's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.0%.

Soldotna is more Hispanic than neighboring Ridgeway (0% Hispanic), Kalifornsky (3.2% Hispanic), Kasilof (0% Hispanic), and Sterling (3% Hispanic). Soldotna is less Hispanic than neighboring Kenai (7.8% Hispanic).

Soldotna's Native American/Other Population

283 residents of Soldotna, or 6.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Soldotna is lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Soldotna ranks 259th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soldotna's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Soldotna's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.3%.

Soldotna is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kenai (5.1% Native American/Other), Kasilof (0% Native American/Other), and Sterling (3.6% Native American/Other). Soldotna is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ridgeway (11.8% Native American/Other), and Kalifornsky (8.2% Native American/Other).

Soldotna's Multiracial Population

353 residents of Soldotna, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Soldotna is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Soldotna ranks 115th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soldotna's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Soldotna's population has decreased from 8.5% to 7.9%.

Soldotna is more Multiracial than neighboring Ridgeway (4.2% Multiracial), and Sterling (2.6% Multiracial). Soldotna is less Multiracial than neighboring Kalifornsky (10.2% Multiracial), Kenai (13.7% Multiracial), and Kasilof (17.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.