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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Matanuska-Susitna

Alaska · 107,081 residents · 24,707.306 sq mi
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Matanuska-Susitna is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,118. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $257,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
107,081
+81%since 2000
from 59,322 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
+81%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+6%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K54K76K98K120K1990201020202024Matanuska-Susitna
2024113K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,118
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,221 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,963
+51%since 2000
from $21,105 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$257,900
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,115
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $700 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
24.4% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+42%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(51,175)
Black0.7%(398)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(1,485)
Asian0.7%(401)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.3%(6,135)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(81,050)
Black1%(1,059)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(5,244)
Asian1.4%(1,515)
Other13.6%(14,609)
Diversity Score45.5%(48,678)
Segregation Score11.3%(12,082)
Diversity Score
45
+340%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
11
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
+14%since 2000
from 30.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.1%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
48.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.1%
−65.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska?

Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska has about 107,081 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska?

The typical household in Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska earns about $76,118 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska expensive?

In Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska, the median home is worth about $257,900, and the typical rent is about $1,115 a month.

How educated are people in Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska?

About 10.3% of people in Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 67,398 residents, a change of about 170 percent over that period.

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