Census-designated place · Alaska
North Lakes, Alaska
North Lakes, census-designated place, in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. North Lakes had 10,223 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±702). GEOID 0255745.
Residents, 2020-2024
10,223
±702 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 9,450
Median household income
$101,679
±$10,694 (90% margin)
Alaska: $92,788
Median home value
$357,600
±$18,140 (90% margin)
Alaska: $352,900
Median gross rent
$1,441
±$124 (90% margin)
Alaska: $1,419
Where is North Lakes and what county is it in?
North Lakes is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It covers 15.5 square miles of land, 610 residents per square mile in 2020.
North Lakes is in the Anchorage, AK metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in North Lakes, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts North Lakes's population at 10,223 (±702). The 2020 Census counted 9,450 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; North Lakes is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | North Lakes | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,223 ±702 | 112,988 | – |
| Households | 3,510 ±234 | 39,869 | – |
| Average household size | 2.90 ±0.14 | 2.77 | – |
| Housing units | 3,822 ±235 | 51,170 | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in North Lakes?
The median resident of North Lakes is 36.2 years old; 26.8% are under 18 and 12.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 10.5%. 4.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | North Lakes | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2 ±2.3 | 36.7 | – |
| Under 18 years | 26.8% ±2.2 pts | 25.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.9% ±1.8 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Male | 52.3% ±2.2 pts | 52.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.8% ±2.5 pts | 5.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.9% ±4.0 pts | 75.7% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.0 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±1.4 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 10.5% ±2.4 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±1.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.6% ±1.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.7% ±1.7 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.8% ±2.2 pts | 13.3% | – |
| With a disability | 15.2% ±2.7 pts | 14.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.7% ±2.2 pts | 11.9% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.0% ±1.8 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.7% ±3.5 pts | 24.4% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.7% ±2.3 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.0% ±3.1 pts | 88.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0% ±1.1 pts | 2.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in North Lakes earn?
Half of North Lakes's 3,510 households earn less than $101,679 a year (±$10,694), against $94,031 in Matanuska-Susitna Borough and $92,788 in Alaska. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | North Lakes | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $101,679 ±$10,694 | $94,031 | – |
| Mean household income | $125,527 ±$12,461 | $115,954 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,065 ±$4,666 | $42,386 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 7.3% ±2.9 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.8% ±4.4 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.7% ±3.4 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% ±1.1 pts | 97.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.7% ±3.1 pts | 93.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in North Lakes?
Owners occupy 78.4% of North Lakes's occupied homes and renters 21.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $357,600 by its owner (±$18,140). The median renter pays $1,441 a month including utilities, and 32.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | North Lakes | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $357,600 ±$18,140 | $346,600 | – |
| Median gross rent | $1,441 ±$124 | $1,299 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.8% ±13.0 pts | 41.1% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,152 ±$118 | $2,112 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.4% ±4.0 pts | 77.2% | – |
| Renter-occupied homes | 21.6% ±4.0 pts | 22.8% | – |
| Housing units | 3,822 ±235 | 51,170 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.1% ±1.7 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.6% ±3.8 pts | 83.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.7% ±2.6 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±0.8 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 20.0% ±3.3 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.5% ±1.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in North Lakes work and get to work?
71.2% of North Lakes's workers drive alone and 15.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.1%.
| Measure | North Lakes | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.4% ±3.1 pts | 60.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.1% ±3.7 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 71.2% ±4.3 pts | 71.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.0% ±2.2 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.9% ±0.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.8% ±3.3 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.3 min ±2.5 | 34.8 min | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in North Lakes?
2 census tracts lie mostly in North Lakes, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $102,266 (Tract 10.01) to $109,861 (Tract 10.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 10.01Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 4,896 | $102,266 |
| Tract 10.03Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 4,318 | $109,861 |
| Tract 7.05Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 4,806 | $89,573 |
| Tract 11Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 8,374 | $126,806 |
| Tract 10.04Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 5,738 | $104,423 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in North Lakes) · Census block assignment files
How does North Lakes compare with other places in Alaska?
North Lakes ranks 17th of 69 places in Alaska with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 7th | 71 |
| Residents per square mile | 10th | 71 |
| Median household income | 17th | 69 |
| Per capita income | 32nd | 71 |
| Median home value | 18th | 66 |
| Median gross rent | 20th | 62 |
| Poverty rate | 47th | 57 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38th | 69 |
| Median age | 49th | 71 |
| Owner-occupied share | 27th | 68 |
| Work from home | 9th | 50 |
| Travel time to work | 15th | 69 |
North Lakes's figures with every place in Alaska (CSV)
Every place in Alaska, sortable · Compare North Lakes with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for North Lakes?
10 of the 57 figures for North Lakes on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for North Lakes are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.