Soldotna
City in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
Soldotna is a city in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, with 4,342 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 105 ft (32 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ridgeway, 3.2 miles N.
- 4,342residents (2020 Census)
- 105 ftelevation · 32 m
- 6.9 sq miland area · 18.0 km²
- 626 / sq mipopulation density
- 99669ZIP code
About Soldotna
Soldotna is a city in the Kenai Peninsula Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. At the 2020 census, the population was 4,342, up from 4,163 in 2010. It is the seat of the Kenai Peninsula Borough.
Soldotna is located in the Southcentral portion of Alaska on the central-western portion of the Kenai Peninsula. The city limits span 7 square miles along the Kenai River, which empties into the Cook Inlet in the nearby city of Kenai. Soldotna is located on the western edge of the vast Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, a protected area spanning nearly 2 million acres and home to bears, moose, caribou, sheep, and many fish and bird species.
The city is located at the junction of the Sterling Highway and the Kenai Spur Highway, which has enabled Soldotna to develop as a service and retail hub for the Central Peninsula as well as for travelers between Anchorage and Homer. The Central Peninsula Hospital serves the medical needs of the region's residents and tourists. The Kenai Peninsula College, a branch of the University of Alaska Anchorage, operates the Kenai River Campus in Soldotna. Additionally, the headquarters of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, the Kenai Peninsula Borough, and the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District are located in the city.
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Living in Soldotna
- Median household income
- $56,280
- Median home value
- $306,000
- Median rent
- $1,020/mo
- Median age
- 33.1
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Soldotna had 4,342 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,342 |
|---|---|
| Density | 626 per sq mi (242 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Soldotna at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Kenai Peninsula Borough |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,342 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.93 sq mi (18.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.44 sq mi (1.15 km²) |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Coordinates | 60.4853° N, 151.0690° W |
| ZIP code | 99669 |
| Official website | soldotna.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0271640 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Soldotna
- Ridgeway3.2 mi N
- Kalifornsky5.7 mi W
- Kenai7.1 mi NW
- Sterling9.5 mi NE
- Funny River9.5 mi E
- Salamatof11.8 mi NW
- Kasilof12.9 mi SW
- Nikiski17.4 mi N
- Cohoe19.6 mi SW
- Clam Gulch22.3 mi SW
- Ninilchik31.4 mi S
- Point Possession31.5 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Soldotna
What county is Soldotna in?
Soldotna is in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Soldotna, AK?
4,342 people lived in Soldotna at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Soldotna, AK?
The ZIP code of Soldotna is 99669.
What is the elevation of Soldotna?
105 feet (32 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Soldotna?
Ridgeway (3.2 mi), Kalifornsky (5.7 mi), Kenai (7.1 mi), Sterling (9.5 mi), Funny River (9.5 mi).
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