Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska

AK · FIPS 02170 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 112,988 #557 / 3,222
83th
Median Household Income $94,031 +25.1% #236 / 3,222
93th
Median Age 36.7 years -5.7% #2,783 / 3,222
14th
Median Home Value $346,600 +23.0% #435 / 3,222
87th
Median Gross Rent $1,299 +11.7% #424 / 3,222
87th
Poverty Rate 10.0% -20.3% #801 / 3,222
75th

Demographics

Matanuska-Susitna Borough has a population of 112,988, making it the #557 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.7 years, which is 5.7% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.1%
Native Born
2.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is $94,031, ranking #236 out of 3,222 counties — 25.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.0% and unemployment stands at 5.6%.

Median Household Income
$94,031 +25.1% vs nat'l
Rank #236 of 3,222
93th percentile
Per Capita Income
$42,386 +2.7% vs nat'l
Rank #604 of 3,222
81th percentile
Poverty Rate
10.0% −20.3% vs nat'l
Rank #801 of 3,222
75th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.6% +6.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,361 of 3,222
27th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.4% −27.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,307 of 3,222
59th percentile
Mean Commute Time
36.3 min +31.7% vs nat'l
Rank #196 of 3,222
94th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is $346,600 (+23.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,299/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.2%.

Median Home Value
$346,600 +23.0% vs nat'l
Rank #435 of 3,222
87th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,299 +11.7% vs nat'l
Rank #424 of 3,222
87th percentile
Homeownership Rate
77.2% +19.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,110 of 3,222
66th percentile
77.2% Homeownership

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Health

88.1% of residents in Matanuska-Susitna Borough have health insurance coverage, which is 4.0% below the national rate.

88.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
88.1% −4.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,534 of 3,222
21th percentile

About Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska

Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska has a total population of 112,988, making it the 557th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is 36.7 years, which is 5.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is $94,031, which ranks #236 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6%.

The median home value in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is $346,600, 23.0% above the national median. Renters in Matanuska-Susitna Borough pay a median gross rent of $1,299 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 24.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.3 min.

Matanuska-Susitna Borough is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (9.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.4%).

All data for Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.