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South Lakes

Alaska · 6,180 residents · 7.807 sq mi
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South Lakes is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,141. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $377,500. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

6,180
+1%since 2023
from 6,132 in 2023
2020 – 2024
792 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 785 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
34.2
+4%since 2023
from 33.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
5K5K6K6K7K20202024South Lakes
20246K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$98,141
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $89,632 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$43,375
+3%since 2023
from $42,248 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 58.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
7.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.386
−3%since 2023
from 0.399 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$377,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $367,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$1,178
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,191 in 2023
US average: $1,442
71.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 65.2% in 2023
29.0% rent
8.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
21.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
55.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 56.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.8
−6%since 2023
from 4.1 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(4,885)
Black1.7%(103)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(421)
Asian1.1%(67)
Other10.7%(656)
Diversity Score43.6%(2,674)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(4,996)
Black0.6%(37)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(318)
Asian1.7%(102)
Other11.8%(727)
Diversity Score41.2%(2,547)
41
−5%since 2023
from 44 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 23.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 95.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
5.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.8 min
−6%since 2023
from 29.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
77.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 78.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
10.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
7.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
2.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
64.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 65.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
13.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
34.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 32.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
50.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.8% in 2023
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
12.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
13.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
10.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
96.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 94.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
95.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 96.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Lakes, Alaska?

South Lakes, Alaska has about 6,180 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Lakes, Alaska earns about $98,141 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Lakes, Alaska expensive?

In South Lakes, Alaska, the median home is worth about $377,500, and the typical rent is about $1,178 a month.

How educated are people in South Lakes, Alaska?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in South Lakes, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Lakes, Alaska?

About 7.6% of people in South Lakes, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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

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