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South Lakes

Alaska · 5,229 residents · 7.807 sq mi
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South Lakes is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,000. Population has fallen 19% since 2021, a loss of 1,192 residents. Median home value is $316,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

5,229
−19%vs 2021
vs 6,421 in 2021
2020 – 2024
670 / sq mi
−19%vs 2021
vs 822 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
37.3
+14%vs 2021
vs 32.8 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
5K5K6K6K7K20202024South Lakes
20246K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$87,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $81,705 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$34,882
−7%vs 2021
vs $37,358 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.5%
+1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.7% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
12.2%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 12.5% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$316,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $307,500 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$1,042
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,123 in 2021
US average: $1,124
69.7%
+1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 68.2% in 2021
30.3% rent
3.6
−3%vs 2021
vs 3.8 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(5,103)
Black1.8%(117)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(488)
Asian0.6%(41)
Other10.5%(672)
Diversity Score43.9%(2,820)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(4,065)
Black1.2%(62)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(236)
Asian1.4%(74)
Other10.4%(543)
Diversity Score39.9%(2,087)
40
−9%vs 2021
vs 44 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.7%
+1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 24.7% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
−1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 97.3% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
8.4%
+1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.1% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.3 min
−5%vs 2021
vs 28.8 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
67.4%
−1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 68.9% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
2.2%
+0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.6% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.4%
+3.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.4% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
62.9%
−1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 64.1% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
31.5%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 32.2% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

48.8%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.4% in 2021
51.2%
+0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.6% in 2021
1.9%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.7% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
11.1%
−2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.4% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Lakes, Alaska?

South Lakes, Alaska has about 5,229 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Lakes, Alaska earns about $87,000 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 $316,800, and the typical rent is about $1,042 a month.

How educated are people in South Lakes, Alaska?

About 25.7% 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 12.2% 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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