CensusEasy
CITY

Lazy Mountain

Alaska · 1,459 residents · 58.634 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Anchorage metro area
Compare
The short version

Lazy Mountain is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,667. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $352,800. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,459
+26%since 2000
from 1,158 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
25 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.6
+14%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7611K1K2K2K1990201020202024Lazy Mountain
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,667
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,567
+96%since 2000
from $22,789 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.3%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
+14%since 2010
from 0.365 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$352,800
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$980
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $659 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
17.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+48%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lazy Mountain on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(1,064)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(12)
Asian1%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(65)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(1,234)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(33)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other12.5%(182)
Diversity Score33.6%(490)
Diversity Score
34
+495%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
−12%since 2000
from 32.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.5%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.0%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2012
from 9.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.7%
−69.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2017
from 89.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 94.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Lazy Mountain

North Redington Beach
Pop 1,444
Redington Beach
Pop 1,355
Limestone Creek
Pop 1,466
Black Diamond
Pop 1,298
Places similar to Lazy Mountain
Head to head

Compare Lazy Mountain to nearby cities

LAZY MOUNTAIN VS
North Lakes
Income$101,679same
Home value$357,600+1%
Population10,223+601%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LAZY MOUNTAIN VS
Tanaina
Income$105,536+4%
Home value$328,500−7%
Population9,646+561%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LAZY MOUNTAIN VS
Wasilla
Income$67,234−34%
Home value$358,400+2%
Population10,556+624%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LAZY MOUNTAIN VS
Meadow Lakes
Income$81,699−20%
Home value$323,100−8%
Population8,689+496%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Lazy Mountain, Alaska?

Lazy Mountain, Alaska has about 1,459 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lazy Mountain, Alaska?

The typical household in Lazy Mountain, Alaska earns about $101,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lazy Mountain, Alaska expensive?

In Lazy Mountain, Alaska, the median home is worth about $352,800, and the typical rent is about $980 a month.

How educated are people in Lazy Mountain, Alaska?

About 33.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lazy Mountain, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lazy Mountain, Alaska?

About 7.4% of people in Lazy Mountain, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lazy Mountain, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Lazy Mountain, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 604 residents, a change of about 71 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Alaska
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Lazy Mountain with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →