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Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. Matanuska-Susitna Borough had 118,666 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 10.8% since 2020, faster than Alaska (+0.5%). It holds 30 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 27 census-designated) and 24 census tracts. GEOID 02170.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough is one of the 2 counties of the Anchorage, AK metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
118,666
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 107,081 · ACS 2020-2024: 112,988
Median household income
$94,031
±$2,542 (90% margin)
Alaska: $92,788
Median home value
$346,600
±$4,883 (90% margin)
Alaska: $352,900
Median gross rent
$1,299
±$55 (90% margin)
Alaska: $1,419
How many people live in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 107,081 residents in Matanuska-Susitna Borough. The Census Bureau estimates 118,666 for July 1, 2025, up 10.8% since 2020, faster than Alaska (+0.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 112,988 over 24,707 square miles of land.
| Measure | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 112,988 | 735,706 | +7,619 |
| Households | 39,869±376 | 270,533 | +8,652 |
| Average household size | 2.77±0.03 | 2.61 | −0.54 |
| Housing units | 51,170±110 | 328,491 | +9,355 |
Matanuska-Susitna Borough's population since 2000
From 59,322 in 2000 to 118,666 in 2025: up 100.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
Matanuska-Susitna Borough holds 30 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 27 census-designated places. The largest is Knik-Fairview with 19,972 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Knik-Fairview | 19,297 | $96,437 |
|---|---|---|
| North Lakes | 9,450 | $101,679 |
| Meadow Lakes | 9,197 | $81,699 |
| Wasilla | 9,054 | $67,234 |
| Tanaina | 8,817 | $105,536 |
| Palmer | 5,888 | $72,201 |
| Gateway | 5,748 | $137,772 |
| South Lakes | 5,229 | $98,141 |
| Fishhook | 5,048 | $111,375 |
| Big Lake | 3,833 | $81,406 |
| Butte | 3,589 | $101,042 |
| Farm Loop | 2,747 | $119,375 |
| Willow | 2,196 | $89,000 |
| Houston | 1,975 | $73,015 |
| Point MacKenzieGEOID 0261788 | 1,852 | not published |
| Susitna North | 1,564 | $55,357 |
| Lazy Mountain | 1,506 | $101,667 |
| Talkeetna | 1,055 | $69,167 |
| Sutton-Alpine | 1,038 | $75,119 |
| Buffalo Soapstone | 1,021 | $68,750 |
| Knik River | 792 | $109,464 |
| Trapper Creek | 499 | $73,207 |
| Glacier ViewGEOID 0228590 | 375 | $46,458 |
| ChickaloonGEOID 0213340 | 254 | $54,063 |
| SkwentnaGEOID 0270870 | 62 | $46,667 |
| PetersvilleGEOID 0260460 | 27 | not published |
| Eureka RoadhouseGEOID 0223720 | 24 | not published |
| ChaseGEOID 0212350 | 19 | not published |
| Lake LouiseGEOID 0242805 | 15 | not published |
| SusitnaGEOID 0274340 | 11 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
The median resident of Matanuska-Susitna Borough is 36.7 years old; 25.7% are under 18 and 13.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 9.8%. 2.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.7±0.2 | 35.8 | +1.5 |
| Under 18 years | 25.7% | 24.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.7%±0.1 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.4% | 7.3% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.7%±0.4 pts | 57.7% | −3.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.1 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.2 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 5.4%±0.4 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 9.8%±0.5 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.9%±0.3 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.7%±0.6 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.3%±0.7 pts | 10.7% | – |
| With a disability | 14.0%±0.7 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.9%±0.8 pts | 11.0% | −2.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.1%±0.6 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.4%±1.1 pts | 31.7% | +2.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.7%±0.6 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.8%±0.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
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 Matanuska-Susitna Borough earn?
Half of Matanuska-Susitna Borough's 39,869 households earn less than $94,031 a year (±$2,542), against $92,788 in Alaska. In 2015-2019 it was $92,909 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $94,031±$2,542 | $92,788 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $115,954±$2,893 | $118,985 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,386±$1,027 | $46,573 | +$3,949 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.0%±0.8 pts | 10.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.0%±1.9 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.4%±0.7 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.2%±0.7 pts | 91.9% | – |
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 Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
Owners occupy 77.2% of Matanuska-Susitna Borough's occupied homes and renters 22.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $346,600 by its owner (±$4,883). The median renter pays $1,299 a month including utilities, and 41.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $346,600±$4,883 | $352,900 | +$40,157 |
| Median gross rent | $1,299±$55 | $1,419 | −$88 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.1%±3.7 pts | 35.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,112±$36 | $2,229 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.2%±1.2 pts | 66.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 51,170±110 | 328,491 | +9,355 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.9%±1.1 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.0%±0.9 pts | 63.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.6%±0.4 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9%±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 1.7% | – |
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 many new homes is Matanuska-Susitna Borough building?
Builders took permits for 79 new housing units across Matanuska-Susitna Borough in 2025 (79 single-family), 0.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Matanuska-Susitna Borough get to work?
71.0% of Matanuska-Susitna Borough's workers drive alone and 11.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.8%.
| Measure | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.3%±0.8 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8%±0.6 pts | 5.9% | −3.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 71.0%±1.2 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.7%±0.9 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.7%±0.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.7%±0.9 pts | 9.7% | +5.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.8 min±0.9 | 19.4 min | no clear change |
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 are Matanuska-Susitna Borough's census tracts?
Matanuska-Susitna Borough is divided into 24 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $58,028 (Tract 8) to $126,806 (Tract 11).
All 24 census tracts of Matanuska-Susitna Borough, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Matanuska-Susitna Borough compare with Alaska's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 2nd of 30 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 1st of 30 |
| Residents per square mile | 4th of 30 |
| Median household income | 7th of 30 |
| Median home value | 8th of 30 |
| Median gross rent | 15th of 30 |
| Poverty rate | 16th of 27 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14th of 27 |
| Median age | 20th of 30 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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