Census tract · Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Census Tract 1.02, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
Census Tract 1.02, GEOID 02170000102, in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, mostly within Susitna North (54% of its census blocks). 2,509 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±463); the 2020 Census counted 2,607.
Residents, 2020-2024
2,509
±463 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,607
Median household income
$61,250
±$23,199 (90% margin)
Matanuska-Susitna Borough: $94,031
Median home value
$268,700
±$22,552 (90% margin)
Matanuska-Susitna Borough: $346,600
Median gross rent
$975
±$136 (90% margin)
Matanuska-Susitna Borough: $1,299
Where is Census Tract 1.02?
Census Tract 1.02 is one of 24 census tracts in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It covers 4,417.96 square miles of land, 1 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 02170000102, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Susitna North | 54% |
| Talkeetna | 24% |
| Chase | 5% |
4 census tracts border Census Tract 1.02: Tract 1.01 ($69,286), Tract 2 ($64,813), Tract 3 ($107,882) and Tract 4.02 ($88,625). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 1.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 1.02's population at 2,509 (±463) in 1,057 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,607 residents and 3,181 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 1.02 | Susitna North |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,509 ±463 | 1,566 |
| Households | 1,057 ±177 | 650 |
| Average household size | 2.37 ±0.34 | 2.41 |
| Housing units | 2,731 ±202 | 1,563 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 1.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 1.02 is 42.7 years old; 21.6% are under 18 and 18.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.3%. 2.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 1.02 | Susitna North |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.7 ±7.1 | 41.6 |
| Under 18 years | 21.6% ±6.5 pts | 19.0% |
| 65 years and over | 18.9% ±5.4 pts | 18.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.3% ±5.6 pts | 10.0% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.4% ±6.5 pts | 81.7% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.6 pts | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±3.6 pts | 6.3% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% |
| Born outside the United States | 2.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.3% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.9% ±3.2 pts | 3.9% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 16.8% ±6.4 pts | 21.8% |
| With a disability | 8.3% ±4.3 pts | 10.4% |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.7% ±5.3 pts | 13.8% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.5% ±3.1 pts | 91.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.2% ±7.2 pts | 19.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.9% ±2.6 pts | 0.9% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.4% ±6.0 pts | 87.8% |
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 Census Tract 1.02 earn?
Half of the 1,057 households in Census Tract 1.02 earn less than $61,250 a year (±$23,199), against $94,031 across Matanuska-Susitna Borough: 23rd highest of the county's 24 tracts with a reliable estimate. 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 1.02 | Susitna North |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,250 ±$23,199 | $55,357 |
| Mean household income | $89,613 ±$16,567 | $96,137 |
| Per capita income | $37,636 ±$6,188 | $39,649 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.8% ±6.9 pts | 15.7% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.4% ±10.9 pts | 13.8% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.0% ±4.3 pts | 8.0% |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% ±3.3 pts | 96.2% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.2% ±7.1 pts | 82.3% |
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 Census Tract 1.02?
Owners occupy 77.6% of Census Tract 1.02's occupied homes and renters 22.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $268,700 by its owner (±$22,552). The median renter pays $975 a month including utilities, and 69.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 1.02 | Susitna North |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $268,700 ±$22,552 | $257,800 |
| Median gross rent | $975 ±$136 | not published |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 69.2% ±29.1 pts | 87.6% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,851 ±$128 | $1,821 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.6% ±11.5 pts | 79.8% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.4% ±11.5 pts | 20.2% |
| Housing units | 2,731 ±202 | 1,563 |
| Single-family detached homes | 98.4% ±1.1 pts | 99.4% |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 0.8% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 16.1% ±3.6 pts | 20.4% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.8% ±3.5 pts | 4.0% |
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 Census Tract 1.02 get to work?
56.3% of Census Tract 1.02's workers drive alone and 35.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 38.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.3%.
| Measure | Tract 1.02 | Susitna North |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.8% ±6.6 pts | 49.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.3% ±4.8 pts | 11.3% |
| Drove alone to work | 56.3% ±11.7 pts | 56.5% |
| Carpooled | 1.2% ±2.0 pts | 0.0% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 1.5% ±2.1 pts | 2.6% |
| Worked from home | 35.1% ±12.4 pts | 37.5% |
| Mean travel time to work | 38.0 min ±12.4 | 34.9 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
How does Census Tract 1.02 compare with the other tracts in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
Among Matanuska-Susitna Borough's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 1.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
|---|---|
| Population | 18th of 24 |
| Residents per square mile | 22nd of 24 |
| Median household income | 23rd of 24 |
| Per capita income | 21st of 24 |
| Median home value | 22nd of 24 |
| Median gross rent | 21st of 23 |
| Poverty rate | 4th of 24 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11th of 24 |
| Median age | 6th of 24 |
| Owner-occupied share | 16th of 24 |
The tracts next to it on Matanuska-Susitna Borough's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1.01 | 20th | $69,286±$12,452 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 7.01 | 21st | $69,020±$15,096 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2 | 22nd | $64,813±$11,135 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1.02 | 23rd | $61,250±$23,199 |
| Tract 8 | 24th | $58,028±$15,177 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 1.02?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 1.02 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.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections