Kachemak City / Old Town, AK

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Kachemak City / Old Town

Halibut Cove / Jakolof Bay

Kachemak Selo / Razdolna

Nikolaevsk / Kluchevaya

Naptowne / Funny River

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · © OpenStreetMap contributors·Sources

Demographics of Kachemak City / Old Town

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

39.0%

Households with Children

19.7%

School Enrollment K-12

464

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.6%
School Age (5-17): 14.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.2%
Working Age (35-54): 24.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.6%
Seniors (65+): 22.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 4.6%
High School / GED: 21.3%
Some College or Associate's: 35.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 39.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 10.1%
Single Parents: 9.7%
Couples & Adults: 32.6%
Living Alone: 47.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 72.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.6%
Asian: 2.5%
Black or African American: 0.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 11.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 5.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 1.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 25.8%
Puerto Rican: 7.7%
Cuban: 3.4%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 11.1%
South American: 6.8%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 45.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 38.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.3%
Other White: 60.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Indigenous Population by Tribe

Based on tribal enrollment or self-identified affiliation reported to the Census.

American Indian Tribes: 9.9%
Latin American Indian: 0.0%
Alaska Native: 83.5%
Not Specified: 6.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 34.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 60.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 94.3%
Spanish: 1.9%
European & Indo-European: 2.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.2%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.2%
Elementary (1-4): 4.8%
Middle School (5-8): 4.5%
High School (9-12): 5.1%
College / Graduate: 5.8%
Not Enrolled: 77.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources