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Meadow Lakes

Alaska · 7,570 residents · 75.443 sq mi
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Meadow Lakes has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,091. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $184,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

7,570
+57%since 2000
from 4,819 in 2000
1990 – 2024
100 / sq mi
+57%since 2000
from 64 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
34.6
+6%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
2K4K6K8K10K1990201020202024Meadow Lakes
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$57,091
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,030 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$24,333
+41%since 2000
from $17,295 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
14.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade21.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$184,900
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$816
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $675 in 2000
US average: $853
57.8%
−23.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
20.7% rent
17.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
41.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
36.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.2
+36%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(4,153)
Black0.5%(25)
Hispanic / Latino3%(145)
Asian0.6%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score11%(529)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(6,305)
Black0.6%(49)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(258)
Asian1%(78)
Other10.6%(806)
Diversity Score34.9%(2,645)
35
+219%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
3.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

37.3 min
+16%since 2000
from 32.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
70.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
9.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
11.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
24.8%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

51.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
48.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
3.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
11.5%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meadow Lakes, Alaska?

Meadow Lakes, Alaska has about 7,570 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Meadow Lakes, Alaska?

The typical household in Meadow Lakes, Alaska earns about $57,091 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Meadow Lakes, Alaska expensive?

In Meadow Lakes, Alaska, the median home is worth about $184,900, and the typical rent is about $816 a month.

How educated are people in Meadow Lakes, Alaska?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Meadow Lakes, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Meadow Lakes, Alaska?

About 14.0% of people in Meadow Lakes, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Meadow Lakes, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Meadow Lakes, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,190 residents, a change of about 218 percent over that period.

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

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