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Kachemak Overview

787
TOTAL POPULATION
375
MALE POPULATION
412
FEMALE POPULATION
91.02
MALES / 100 FEMALES
109.87
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.9
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$36,881
PER CAPITA INCOME
$78,750
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$65,000
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
21.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
79.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$6,234
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
335
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
55.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Kachemak Area Codes

Race in Kachemak

The most populous races in Kachemak are White / Caucasian (667 | 84.8%), Two or more Races (82 | 10.4%), and Asian (22 | 2.8%).
Race in Kachemak
Race# Population% Population
Asian222.8%
Black / African American30.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino50.6%
Native / Alaskan131.7%
White / Caucasian66784.8%
Two or more Races8210.4%
Some other Race00.0%
Total787100.0%

Ancestry in Kachemak

The most populous ancestries reported in Kachemak are English (230 | 29.2%), Irish (228 | 29.0%), German (175 | 22.2%), Scottish (49 | 6.2%), and American (32 | 4.1%), together accounting for 90.7% of all Kachemak residents.
Ancestry in Kachemak
Ancestry# Population% Population
Alaska Native10.1%
Aleut30.4%
American324.1%
Arab81.0%
Austrian30.4%
Belgian30.4%
British50.6%
Burmese141.8%
Cherokee10.1%
Chippewa81.0%
Cuban30.4%
Danish10.1%
Dutch111.4%
English23029.2%
European263.3%
Finnish30.4%
French303.8%
French Canadian101.3%
German17522.2%
Hungarian40.5%
Inupiat324.1%
Irish22829.0%
Italian273.4%
Korean81.0%
Lebanese81.0%
Lithuanian10.1%
Norwegian151.9%
Polish91.1%
Scotch-Irish151.9%
Scottish496.2%
Spanish20.3%
Swedish232.9%
Swiss91.1%
Tlingit-Haida10.1%
Welsh50.6%
Yaqui20.3%
Yup'ik81.0%
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Immigrants in Kachemak

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Kachemak came from Europe (19 | 2.4%), Western Europe (16 | 2.0%), Asia (14 | 1.8%), Eastern Asia (14 | 1.8%), and Korea (14 | 1.8%), together accounting for 9.8% of all Kachemak residents.
Immigrants in Kachemak
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia141.8%
Canada30.4%
Eastern Asia141.8%
Europe192.4%
France40.5%
Germany91.1%
Korea141.8%
Northern Europe30.4%
Switzerland30.4%
Western Europe162.0%
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Sex and Age in Kachemak

Sex and Age in Kachemak

The most populous age groups in Kachemak are 35 to 39 Years (47 | 12.5%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (61 | 14.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Kachemak
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years23 (6.1%)41 (10.0%)
5 to 9 Years15 (4.0%)44 (10.7%)
10 to 14 Years28 (7.5%)32 (7.8%)
15 to 19 Years36 (9.6%)11 (2.7%)
20 to 24 Years9 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years23 (6.1%)18 (4.4%)
30 to 34 Years35 (9.3%)31 (7.5%)
35 to 39 Years47 (12.5%)61 (14.8%)
40 to 44 Years8 (2.1%)7 (1.7%)
45 to 49 Years10 (2.7%)6 (1.5%)
50 to 54 Years8 (2.1%)29 (7.0%)
55 to 59 Years20 (5.3%)28 (6.8%)
60 to 64 Years32 (8.5%)22 (5.3%)
65 to 69 Years32 (8.5%)19 (4.6%)
70 to 74 Years30 (8.0%)26 (6.3%)
75 to 79 Years13 (3.5%)26 (6.3%)
80 to 84 Years3 (0.8%)8 (1.9%)
85 Years and over3 (0.8%)3 (0.7%)
Total375 (100.0%)412 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Kachemak

Median Family Size in Kachemak

The median family size in Kachemak is 2.94 persons per family, with married-couple families (172 | 80.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.17 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (7 | 3.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.00 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Kachemak
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple172 (80.0%)3.17
Single Male/Father7 (3.3%)2.00
Single Female/Mother36 (16.7%)2.03
Total Families215 (100.0%)2.94

Median Household Size in Kachemak

The median household size in Kachemak is 2.56 persons per household, with married-couple households (172 | 56.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.28 persons per household. non-family households (91 | 29.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.31 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Kachemak
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple172 (56.2%)3.28
Single Male/Father7 (2.3%)2.43
Single Female/Mother36 (11.8%)2.31
Non-family91 (29.7%)1.31
Total Households306 (100.0%)2.56

Household Size by Marriage Status in Kachemak

Out of a total of 306 households in Kachemak, 215 (70.3%) are family households, while 91 (29.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 122, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 71.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Kachemak
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-71 (23.2%)
2-Person Households122 (39.9%)18 (5.9%)
3-Person Households37 (12.1%)2 (0.6%)
4-Person Households18 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households35 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households3 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total215 (70.3%)91 (29.7%)

Female Fertility in Kachemak

Fertility by Age in Kachemak

Average fertility rate in Kachemak is 20.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 34.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Kachemak
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years3 (100.0%)34.0
Total3 (100.0%)20.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kachemak

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kachemak
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Kachemak

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Kachemak
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree3 (100.0%)107.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total3 (100.0%)20.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kachemak

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kachemak
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Kachemak

Income Overview in Kachemak

Per Capita Income in Kachemak is $36,881, while median incomes of families and households are $78,750 and $65,000 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income787$36,881
Median Family Income215$78,750
Mean Family Income215$109,837
Median Household Income306$65,000
Mean Household Income306$96,968
Income Deficit215$6,234
Wage / Income Gap (%)78720.97%
Wage / Income Gap ($)78779.03¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index7870.46

Earnings by Sex in Kachemak

Average Earnings in Kachemak are $28,239, $24,698 for men and $31,250 for women, a difference of 21.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Kachemak
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male229 (55.7%)$24,698
Female182 (44.3%)$31,250
Total411 (100.0%)$28,239

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kachemak

The most common earnings brackets in Kachemak are $22,500 to $24,999 for men (29 | 12.7%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (36 | 19.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kachemak
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less12 (5.2%)25 (13.7%)
$2,500 to $4,99916 (7.0%)3 (1.7%)
$5,000 to $7,49925 (10.9%)7 (3.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9994 (1.8%)12 (6.6%)
$10,000 to $12,49913 (5.7%)4 (2.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9995 (2.2%)3 (1.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4997 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)1 (0.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4997 (3.1%)10 (5.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99929 (12.7%)6 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $29,99913 (5.7%)19 (10.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99926 (11.4%)2 (1.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9997 (3.1%)5 (2.8%)
$40,000 to $44,9993 (1.3%)4 (2.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9997 (3.1%)3 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)2 (1.1%)
$55,000 to $64,99917 (7.4%)18 (9.9%)
$65,000 to $74,9995 (2.2%)4 (2.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99915 (6.6%)36 (19.8%)
$100,000+18 (7.9%)18 (9.9%)
Total229 (100.0%)182 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kachemak

Average earnings in Kachemak are $30,000 for men and $36,250 for women, a difference of 17.2%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $32,917, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $22,833. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $85,294, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $23,333.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kachemak
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$22,833$0
High School Diploma$25,000$23,333
College or Associate's Degree$32,917$0
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$30,000$36,250

Family Income in Kachemak

Family Income Brackets in Kachemak

According to the Kachemak family income data, there are 40 families falling into the $25,000 to $34,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.6% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Kachemak
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99962.8%
$15,000 to $24,99941.9%
$25,000 to $34,9994018.6%
$35,000 to $49,999219.8%
$50,000 to $74,9993516.3%
$75,000 to $99,9993516.3%
$100,000 to $149,9992411.2%
$150,000 to $199,9992913.5%
$200,000+219.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kachemak

3-person families (19 | 8.8%) account for the highest median family income in Kachemak with $115,750 per family, while 2-person families (143 | 66.5%) have the highest median income of $46,458 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kachemak
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families143 (66.5%)$92,917
3-Person Families19 (8.8%)$115,750
4-Person Families21 (9.8%)$63,438
5-Person Families29 (13.5%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families3 (1.4%)$0
Total215 (100.0%)$78,750

Family Income by Number of Earners in Kachemak

The median family income in Kachemak is $78,750, with families comprising 3+ earners (17) having the highest median family income of $156,042, while families with 2 earners (96) have the lowest median family income of $63,125, accounting for 7.9% and 44.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Kachemak
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners47 (21.9%)$68,750
1 Earner55 (25.6%)$95,179
2 Earners96 (44.7%)$63,125
3+ Earners17 (7.9%)$156,042
Total215 (100.0%)$78,750

Household Income in Kachemak

Household Income Brackets in Kachemak

With 63 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Kachemak, accounting for 20.6% of all households. In contrast, only 9 households (2.9%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Kachemak
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00092.9%
$10,000 to $14,999113.6%
$15,000 to $24,999289.2%
$25,000 to $34,9993712.1%
$35,000 to $49,9993210.5%
$50,000 to $74,9995317.3%
$75,000 to $99,999206.5%
$100,000 to $149,9996320.6%
$150,000 to $199,9993210.5%
$200,000+216.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Kachemak

The median household income in Kachemak is $65,000, with the highest median household income of $90,000 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 108 households (35.3%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Kachemak
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years108 (35.3%)$90,000
45 to 64 Years89 (29.1%)$62,813
65+ Years109 (35.6%)$57,344
Total306 (100.0%)$65,000

Poverty in Kachemak

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kachemak

With 23.7% poverty level for males and 25.0% for females among the residents of Kachemak, 6 to 11 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 32 males (88.9%) and 25 females (80.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kachemak
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4 (17.4%)5 (15.1%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years32 (88.9%)25 (80.6%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)23 (71.9%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years3 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years8 (13.8%)5 (10.2%)
35 to 44 Years20 (36.4%)32 (47.1%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)5 (14.3%)
55 to 64 Years12 (23.1%)5 (10.0%)
65 to 74 Years7 (11.3%)1 (2.2%)
75 Years and over3 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total89 (23.7%)101 (25.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kachemak

According to the poverty statistics in Kachemak, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kachemak
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years19 (82.6%)28 (84.9%)
5 Years4 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years4 (11.1%)6 (19.4%)
12 to 14 Years3 (100.0%)9 (28.1%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years14 (100.0%)3 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years28 (90.3%)4 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years50 (86.2%)44 (89.8%)
35 to 44 Years35 (63.6%)36 (52.9%)
45 to 54 Years18 (100.0%)30 (85.7%)
55 to 64 Years40 (76.9%)45 (90.0%)
65 to 74 Years55 (88.7%)44 (97.8%)
75 Years and over16 (84.2%)37 (100.0%)
Total286 (76.3%)303 (75.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kachemak

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Kachemak show that 16.9% or 29 of the total 172 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 20 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kachemak
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children102 (94.4%)6 (5.6%)
1 or 2 Children41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total143 (83.1%)29 (16.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kachemak

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kachemak
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kachemak

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kachemak
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children6 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total29 (16.9%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Kachemak

Employment by Class of Employer in Kachemak

Among the 284 employed individuals in Kachemak, private company employees (104 | 36.6%), self-employed (not incorporated) (68 | 23.9%), and not-for-profit organizations (37 | 13.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Kachemak
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees10436.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)186.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)6823.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations3713.0%
Local Government Employees2910.2%
State Government Employees134.6%
Federal Government Employees72.5%
Unpaid Family Workers82.8%
Total284100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Kachemak

According to the labor force statistics for Kachemak, out of the total population over 16 years of age (600), 55.8% or 335 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.5% or 25 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 90.6% or 48 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 34.5% or 10 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Kachemak
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years29 (67.4%)10 (34.5%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years35 (85.4%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years56 (84.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years85 (69.1%)6 (7.1%)
45 to 54 Years48 (90.6%)6 (12.5%)
55 to 59 Years29 (60.4%)3 (10.3%)
60 to 64 Years23 (42.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years23 (21.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total335 (55.8%)25 (7.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kachemak

According to labor force statistics for Kachemak, 71.7% of individuals (276) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (385) are in the labor force, with 5.4% or 15 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 80.1% or 125 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 13.0% or 12 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kachemak
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School24 (66.7%)4 (12.5%)
High School Diploma35 (58.3%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree92 (69.2%)17 (13.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher125 (80.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total276 (71.7%)21 (5.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Kachemak

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kachemak are Community & Social Service (43 | 13.9%), Management (42 | 13.6%), Education Instruction & Library (34 | 11.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (29 | 9.3%), and Health Technologists (24 | 7.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Kachemak

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kachemak, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (50.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Kachemak
OccupationMaleFemale
Management13 (30.9%)29 (69.1%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science8 (50.0%)8 (50.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science5 (50.0%)5 (50.0%)
Community & Social Service 7 (16.3%)36 (83.7%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library4 (11.8%)30 (88.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Total (Category)28 (19.9%)113 (80.1%)
Total (Overall)170 (54.8%)140 (45.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Kachemak are Food Preparation & Serving (14 | 4.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (7 | 2.3%), Healthcare Support (5 | 1.6%), and Personal Care & Service (4 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Kachemak

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Kachemak, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (78.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (21.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Kachemak
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving11 (78.6%)3 (21.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total (Category)18 (60.0%)12 (40.0%)
Total (Overall)170 (54.8%)140 (45.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Kachemak are Sales & Related (31 | 10.0%), and Office & Administration (6 | 1.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Kachemak

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Kachemak
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
Total (Category)34 (91.9%)3 (8.1%)
Total (Overall)170 (54.8%)140 (45.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Kachemak are Construction & Extraction (24 | 7.7%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (12 | 3.9%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (12 | 3.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Kachemak

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Kachemak
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry9 (75.0%)3 (25.0%)
Construction & Extraction24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)45 (93.8%)3 (6.2%)
Total (Overall)170 (54.8%)140 (45.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Kachemak are Production (27 | 8.7%), Material Moving (15 | 4.8%), and Transportation (12 | 3.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Kachemak

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Kachemak
OccupationMaleFemale
Production25 (92.6%)2 (7.4%)
Transportation9 (75.0%)3 (25.0%)
Material Moving11 (73.3%)4 (26.7%)
Total (Category)45 (83.3%)9 (16.7%)
Total (Overall)170 (54.8%)140 (45.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Kachemak

Employment Industries in Kachemak

The major employment industries in Kachemak include Educational Services (55 | 17.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (37 | 11.9%), Manufacturing (33 | 10.6%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (30 | 9.7%), and Construction (24 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Kachemak

Employment Industries by Sex in Kachemak

The Kachemak industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (94.6%), and Educational Services (87.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Kachemak
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting11 (61.1%)7 (38.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing27 (81.8%)6 (18.2%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade12 (70.6%)5 (29.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing9 (75.0%)3 (25.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information4 (57.1%)3 (42.9%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing25 (83.3%)5 (16.7%)
Professional & Scientific9 (69.2%)4 (30.8%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services7 (12.7%)48 (87.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2 (5.4%)35 (94.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services12 (60.0%)8 (40.0%)
Public Administration9 (60.0%)6 (40.0%)
Total170 (54.8%)140 (45.2%)

Education in Kachemak

School Enrollment in Kachemak

The most common levels of schooling among the 154 students in Kachemak are elementary school (60 | 39.0%), middle school (39 | 25.3%), and high school (26 | 16.9%).
School Enrollment in Kachemak
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool53.3%
Kindergarten106.5%
Elementary School6039.0%
Middle School3925.3%
High School2616.9%
College / Undergraduate95.8%
Graduate / Professional53.3%
Total154100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kachemak

Out of a total of 154 students who are enrolled in schools in Kachemak, 71 (46.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 83 (53.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 10 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 12 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kachemak
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds3 (60.0%)2 (40.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old17 (34.7%)32 (65.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds33 (55.0%)27 (45.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total83 (53.9%)71 (46.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kachemak

Bio, nature & agricultural (47 | 18.9%), education (40 | 16.1%), social sciences (28 | 11.2%), science & technology (25 | 10.0%), and literature & languages (19 | 7.6%) are the most common fields of study among 249 individuals in Kachemak who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kachemak
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics31.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4718.9%
Physical & Health Sciences166.4%
Psychology83.2%
Social Sciences2811.2%
Engineering156.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology2510.0%
Business124.8%
Education4016.1%
Literature & Languages197.6%
Liberal Arts & History145.6%
Visual & Performing Arts52.0%
Communications72.8%
Arts & Humanities104.0%
Total249100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Kachemak

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kachemak

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Kachemak are males with 2 vehicles (49, accounting for 32.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (54, making up 37.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kachemak
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle40 (26.5%)28 (21.2%)
2 Vehicles49 (32.5%)54 (40.9%)
3 Vehicles34 (22.5%)33 (25.0%)
4 Vehicles23 (15.2%)16 (12.1%)
5 or more Vehicles5 (3.3%)1 (0.8%)
Total151 (100.0%)132 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Kachemak

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Kachemak are 10 to 14 minutes (120 commuters, 54.8%), less than 5 minutes (28 commuters, 12.8%), and 15 to 19 minutes (23 commuters, 10.5%).
Commute Time in Kachemak
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2812.8%
5 to 9 Minutes219.6%
10 to 14 Minutes12054.8%
15 to 19 Minutes2310.5%
20 to 24 Minutes41.8%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes62.7%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes94.1%
60 to 89 Minutes41.8%
90 or more Minutes41.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Kachemak

The most common commute times in Kachemak are 10 to 14 minutes (79 commuters, 60.3%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (41 commuters, 46.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Kachemak
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes11 (8.4%)17 (19.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes11 (8.4%)10 (11.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes79 (60.3%)41 (46.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes6 (4.6%)17 (19.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes4 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes3 (2.3%)3 (3.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes9 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes4 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes4 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kachemak

The most frequent times of departure to work in Kachemak are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (31, 23.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (19, 21.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kachemak
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM6 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM3 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM3 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM15 (11.5%)19 (21.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM31 (23.7%)19 (21.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM17 (13.0%)16 (18.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)12 (13.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM28 (21.4%)4 (4.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM25 (19.1%)5 (5.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)8 (9.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)5 (5.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total131 (100.0%)88 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Kachemak

Occupancy by Ownership in Kachemak

Of the total 306 dwellings in Kachemak, owner-occupied units account for 229 (74.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 77 (25.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Kachemak
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units22974.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units7725.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units306100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Kachemak

Occupancy by Household Size in Kachemak
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household7123.2%
2-Person Household14045.8%
3-Person Household3912.8%
4+ Person Household5618.3%
Total Housing Units306100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kachemak

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kachemak
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household51 (71.8%)20 (28.2%)
2-Person Household110 (78.6%)30 (21.4%)
3-Person Household37 (94.9%)2 (5.1%)
4+ Person Household31 (55.4%)25 (44.6%)
Total Housing Units229 (74.8%)77 (25.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kachemak

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kachemak
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma36 (81.8%)8 (18.2%)
College/Associate Degree63 (61.2%)40 (38.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher120 (80.5%)29 (19.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kachemak

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kachemak
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4715.4%
35 to 44 Years6119.9%
45 to 54 Years268.5%
55 to 64 Years6320.6%
65 to 74 Years7123.2%
75 to 84 Years3511.4%
85 Years and Over31.0%
Total306100.0%

Housing Finances in Kachemak

Median Income by Occupancy in Kachemak

Median Income by Occupancy in Kachemak
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied229 (74.8%)$79,583
Renter-Occupied77 (25.2%)$32,031
Average306 (100.0%)$65,000

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kachemak

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kachemak
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0006 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9993 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9996 (2.6%)5 (6.5%)
$15,000 to $19,9994 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99913 (5.7%)11 (14.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99910 (4.4%)27 (35.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99930 (13.1%)2 (2.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99940 (17.5%)13 (16.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99918 (7.9%)2 (2.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99948 (21.0%)15 (19.5%)
$150,000 or more51 (22.3%)2 (2.6%)
Total229 (100.0%)77 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kachemak

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kachemak
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30013 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49919 (8.3%)5 (6.5%)
$500 to $79930 (13.1%)3 (3.9%)
$800 to $99935 (15.3%)6 (7.8%)
$1,000 to $1,49926 (11.4%)41 (53.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99962 (27.1%)5 (6.5%)
$2,000 to $2,49932 (14.0%)7 (9.1%)
$2,500 to $2,9996 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more6 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total229 (100.0%)77 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Kachemak

Housing Structures in Kachemak

Housing Structures in Kachemak
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached26085.0%
Single Unit, Attached92.9%
2 Unit Apartments113.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments20.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments247.8%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total306100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kachemak

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kachemak
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached216 (83.1%)44 (16.9%)
Single Unit, Attached6 (66.7%)3 (33.3%)
2 Unit Apartments3 (27.3%)8 (72.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4 (16.7%)20 (83.3%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total229 (74.8%)77 (25.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kachemak

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kachemak
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)10 (13.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms44 (19.2%)18 (23.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms93 (40.6%)41 (53.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms66 (28.8%)3 (3.9%)
8 or more Rooms26 (11.4%)5 (6.5%)
Total229 (100.0%)77 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kachemak

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kachemak
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas156 (68.1%)25 (32.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas5 (2.2%)6 (7.8%)
Electricity3 (1.3%)22 (28.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene49 (21.4%)19 (24.7%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels16 (7.0%)5 (6.5%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total229 (100.0%)77 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Kachemak

Household Vehicle Usage in Kachemak
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle6 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle41 (17.9%)47 (61.0%)
2 Vehicles120 (52.4%)17 (22.1%)
3 or more Vehicles62 (27.1%)13 (16.9%)
Total229 (100.0%)77 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Kachemak

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Kachemak

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units95134
Median Property Value$341,100$377,400
Median Household Income$46,250$38
Monthly Housing Costs$628$6
Real Estate Taxes$1,924$13

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kachemak

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kachemak
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0003 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99933 (34.7%)26 (19.4%)
$300,000 to $499,99933 (34.7%)86 (64.2%)
$500,000 to $749,99911 (11.6%)16 (11.9%)
$750,000 to $999,99915 (15.8%)6 (4.5%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total95 (100.0%)134 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kachemak

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kachemak
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0009 (9.5%)2 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $24,99922 (23.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9994 (4.2%)1 (0.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99914 (14.7%)6 (4.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99918 (19.0%)16 (11.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9996 (6.3%)22 (16.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9999 (9.5%)12 (9.0%)
$150,000 or more13 (13.7%)39 (29.1%)
Total95 (100.0%)134 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kachemak

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kachemak
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x3 (3.2%)118,750 (88,619.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x15 (15.8%)25 (18.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x9 (9.5%)44 (32.8%)
4.0x or more65 (68.4%)10 (7.5%)
Total95 (100.0%)134 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kachemak

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kachemak
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80011 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4998 (8.4%)16 (11.9%)
$800 to $1,49958 (61.1%)13 (9.7%)
Total95 (100.0%)134 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Kachemak

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kachemak

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kachemak
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years79 (97.5%)2 (2.5%)
6 to 18 Years132 (97.8%)3 (2.2%)
19 to 25 Years30 (90.9%)3 (9.1%)
26 to 34 Years76 (78.3%)21 (21.6%)
35 to 44 Years96 (78.0%)27 (22.0%)
45 to 54 Years51 (96.2%)2 (3.8%)
55 to 64 Years96 (94.1%)6 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years107 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total723 (91.9%)64 (8.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kachemak

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kachemak
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born79 (97.5%)2 (2.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen132 (97.8%)3 (2.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen30 (90.9%)3 (9.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kachemak

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kachemak
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00053 (89.8%)6 (10.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999204 (82.6%)43 (17.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999113 (90.4%)12 (9.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99957 (95.0%)3 (5.0%)
$100,000 and over293 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kachemak

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kachemak
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 633 (40.7%)46 (56.8%)
6 to 18 Years103 (76.3%)32 (23.7%)
19 to 25 Years27 (81.8%)7 (21.2%)
25 to 34 Years33 (34.0%)60 (61.9%)
35 to 44 Years59 (48.0%)37 (30.1%)
45 to 54 Years22 (41.5%)40 (75.5%)
55 to 64 Years40 (39.2%)65 (63.7%)
65 to 74 Years102 (95.3%)67 (62.6%)
75 Years and over56 (100.0%)39 (69.6%)
Total475 (60.4%)393 (49.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kachemak

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kachemak
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4 (17.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years6 (6.7%)4 (7.5%)
35 to 64 Years21 (16.8%)13 (8.5%)
65 to 74 Years17 (27.4%)12 (26.7%)
75 Years and over16 (84.2%)15 (40.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Kachemak

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Kachemak: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4 (17.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (5.7%)
35 to 64 Years5 (4.0%)2 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years17 (27.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over10 (52.6%)7 (18.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Kachemak: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years10 (8.0%)4 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (4.4%)
75 Years and over3 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Kachemak: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)1 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years13 (10.4%)4 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)5 (11.1%)
75 Years and over3 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Kachemak: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (4.8%)3 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years10 (16.1%)12 (26.7%)
75 Years and over6 (31.6%)10 (27.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Kachemak: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (2.4%)3 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (4.4%)
75 Years and over6 (31.6%)3 (8.1%)

Technology Access in Kachemak

Computing Device Access in Kachemak

Computing Device Access in Kachemak
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop27389.2%
Smartphone27991.2%
Tablet16052.3%
No Computing Device92.9%
Total306100.0%

Internet Access in Kachemak

Internet Access in Kachemak
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home15450.3%
Cellular Data Only268.5%
Satellite Internet10735.0%
No Internet258.2%
Total306100.0%

Kachemak Summary

Kachemak is a small city located in the Kenai Peninsula Borough of Alaska. It is situated on the western shore of Kachemak Bay, about 25 miles south of Homer. The city is home to about 1,000 people and is known for its stunning views of the bay and surrounding mountains.

History

Kachemak was first settled by the Dena’ina Athabascan people, who lived in the area for thousands of years. The first European settlers arrived in the late 19th century, and the town was officially incorporated in 1912. The city was named after the Kachemak Bay, which was named after the Dena’ina word for “big lake.”
In the early 20th century, Kachemak was a bustling fishing and logging town. The city was home to several canneries, which processed salmon and other fish caught in the bay. Logging was also an important industry, and the city was home to several sawmills.
In the 1950s, the city began to decline as the logging and fishing industries declined. The city’s population dropped from over 1,000 in 1950 to just over 500 in 1970. In the late 1970s, the city began to experience a resurgence as tourism and recreation began to take hold.

Geography

Kachemak is located on the western shore of Kachemak Bay, about 25 miles south of Homer. The city is surrounded by mountains, including the Kenai Mountains to the east and the Chugach Mountains to the west. The city is located in a temperate rainforest climate, with mild temperatures and abundant rainfall.
The city is home to several parks and recreational areas, including the Kachemak Bay State Park, which offers camping, hiking, and fishing. The city is also home to several beaches, including the popular Halibut Cove Beach.

Economy

Kachemak’s economy is largely based on tourism and recreation. The city is home to several hotels, restaurants, and other tourist-oriented businesses. The city is also home to several charter fishing companies, which offer guided fishing trips in the bay.
The city is also home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few small shops. The city is also home to several art galleries, which feature the work of local artists.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Kachemak had a population of 1,011. The racial makeup of the city was 94.3% White, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.1% Black or African American, and 4.4% from other races. The median household income was $50,000, and the median age was 44.
Kachemak is a small city with a unique history and culture. The city is home to a diverse population and offers a variety of recreational activities and attractions. The city is also home to several small businesses, which provide employment opportunities for local residents.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Kachemak?
Total Population of Kachemak is 787.
What is the Total Male Population of Kachemak?
Total Male Population of Kachemak is 375.
What is the Total Female Population of Kachemak?
Total Female Population of Kachemak is 412.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Kachemak?
There are 91.02 Males per 100 Females in Kachemak.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Kachemak?
There are 109.87 Females per 100 Males in Kachemak.
What is the Median Population Age in Kachemak?
Median Population Age in Kachemak is 36.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Kachemak
Average Family Size in Kachemak is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Kachemak
Average Household Size in Kachemak is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Kachemak?
Per Capita income in Kachemak is $36,881.
What is the Median Family Income in Kachemak?
Median Family Income in Kachemak is $78,750.
What is the Median Household income in Kachemak?
Median Household Income in Kachemak is $65,000.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Kachemak?
Income or Wage Gap in Kachemak is 21.0%.
Women in Kachemak earn 79.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Kachemak?
Family Income Deficit in Kachemak is $6,234.
Families that are below poverty line in Kachemak earn $6,234 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Kachemak?
Inequality or Gini Index in Kachemak is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Kachemak?
There are 335 People in the Labor Forcein in Kachemak.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Kachemak?
55.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Kachemak.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Kachemak?
Unemployment Rate in Kachemak is 7.5%.