Soldotna, Alaska
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As of the census of 2000, there were 3,759 people, 1,465 households, and 969 families residing in the city. As of 2008, the population was close to 4,200. The population density was 541.9 people per square mile (209.1/km²). There were 1,670 housing units at an average density of 240.7 per square mile (92.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 88.06% White
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, 0.29% Black
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 or African American
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, 4.97% Native American
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, 1.73% Asian
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, 0.37% Pacific Islander
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, 1.28% from other races
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, and 3.30% from two or more races. 3.22% of the population were Hispanic
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 or Latino
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 of any race.

There were 1,465 households out of which 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the city the age distribution of the population shows 31.5% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $48,420, and the median income for a family was $52,372. Males had a median income of $43,162 versus $24,598 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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 for the city was $21,740. About 5.8% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 2.6% of those age 65 or over.

There are three public elementary schools: Soldotna Elementary, Redoubt Elementary, and a charter school, Soldotna Montessori Charter School. Soldotna Middle School (7-8) and River City Academy (7-12) cover middle school. Skyview
Skyview High School (Soldotna, Alaska)
Skyview High School is a 4-year public school, grades 9-12, located on the outskirts of Soldotna, Alaska.The population varies from 400- 500 students. The Skyview Mascot is the Panther, and the principal is Randy Neill....

 and Soldotna High School (So-Hi)
Soldotna High School
Soldotna High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Soldotna, Alaska. The school's main goal is to prepare students for college and career paths. The school colors are Columbia and navy blue and the mascot is a star. Approximately 500 students are currently enrolled. The school...

 are the local high schools. Cook Inlet Academy is a private Christian K-12 school.

Sports

Les Anderson holds the record for the largest king salmon, caught on May 17, 1985 and weighing in at 97 lb 4 oz. Most local taxidermy
Taxidermy
Taxidermy is the act of mounting or reproducing dead animals for display or for other sources of study. Taxidermy can be done on all vertebrate species of animals, including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians...

 businesses will stuff and mount a salmon for free if it is over 70 lb (32 kg) for the business exposure.
Fish counts are determined by sonar fish counters http://www.cf.adfg.state.ak.us/region2/pubs/joint_strategies/kenailaterunsockeye06mp.pdf. They are rough estimates based on averages over a prolonged period.

In 2004:
  • King Salmon - 68,649
  • Red Salmon
    Salmon
    Salmon is the common name for several species of fish in the family Salmonidae. Several other fish in the same family are called trout; the difference is often said to be that salmon migrate and trout are resident, but this distinction does not strictly hold true...

     - 1,384,587


Soldotna also is the home of the Kenai River Brown Bears
Kenai River Brown Bears
The Kenai River Brown Bears is a Tier II Junior A ice hockey team in the North American Hockey League's West Division based in Soldotna, Alaska...

, a Junior A hockey team who play in the West Division of the North American Hockey League
North American Hockey League
The North American Hockey League is one of the top junior hockey leagues in the United States and is enterting its 36th season in 2011-12. It is currently the only Junior A Tier II league, sanctioned by USA Hockey. The NAHL currently acts as an alternative to the United States Hockey League...

.

Notable people

Brock Lindow, lead singer of the post-metal-core band 36 Crazyfists
36 Crazyfists
36 Crazyfists is a four-piece metal band originating from Anchorage, Alaska. They are now based in Portland, Oregon. The band's name comes from a Jackie Chan movie, Jackie Chan And The 36 Crazy Fists...

 was born in Soldotna.

NFL Football player Travis Hall
Travis Hall
Travis Hall is an NFL player for the San Francisco 49ers. He plays the defensive tackle position. He went to Brigham Young University. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the 6th round in the 1995 NFL Draft...

 was born in Soldotna and raised nearby in Kenai, Alaska
Kenai, Alaska
Kenai is a city in Kenai Peninsula Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 7,464...

.

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