Census tract · Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Census Tract 5.01, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
Census Tract 5.01, GEOID 02170000501, in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, mostly within Big Lake (67% of its census blocks). 1,916 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±302); the 2020 Census counted 2,007.
Residents, 2020-2024
1,916
±302 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,007
Median household income
$77,857
±$24,395 (90% margin)
Matanuska-Susitna Borough: $94,031
Median home value
$282,600
±$36,229 (90% margin)
Matanuska-Susitna Borough: $346,600
Median gross rent
$1,051
±$218 (90% margin)
Matanuska-Susitna Borough: $1,299
Where is Census Tract 5.01?
Census Tract 5.01 is one of 24 census tracts in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It covers 50.11 square miles of land, 40 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 02170000501, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Big Lake | 67% |
| Point MacKenzie | 19% |
| Knik-Fairview | 10% |
| Meadow Lakes | 4% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 5.01: Tract 4.01 ($73,015), Tract 5.02 ($83,750), Tract 6.03 ($96,992), Tract 6.04 ($85,776) and Tract 7.01 ($69,020). 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 5.01?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 5.01's population at 1,916 (±302) in 796 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,007 residents and 1,399 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 5.01 | Big Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,916 ±302 | 3,585 |
| Households | 796 ±90 | 1,461 |
| Average household size | 2.40 ±0.26 | 2.45 |
| Housing units | 1,349 ±74 | 2,770 |
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 5.01?
The median resident of Census Tract 5.01 is 36.9 years old; 21.3% are under 18 and 17.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.7%.
| Measure | Tract 5.01 | Big Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 ±4.1 | 38.8 |
| Under 18 years | 21.3% ±6.3 pts | 22.7% |
| 65 years and over | 17.4% ±4.6 pts | 15.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3% ±2.4 pts | 3.9% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.0% ±5.5 pts | 84.0% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.3% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 1.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±2.9 pts | 3.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.7% ±3.3 pts | 5.3% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±1.9 pts | 1.6% |
| Born outside the United States | 0.9% ±0.9 pts | 1.1% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.8% ±1.4 pts | 1.9% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 14.6% ±4.4 pts | 12.9% |
| With a disability | 15.3% ±3.5 pts | 12.6% |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.7% ±4.5 pts | 12.5% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.7% ±5.2 pts | 94.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.2% ±9.4 pts | 17.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.1% ±2.3 pts | 4.1% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.0% ±5.3 pts | 90.6% |
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 5.01 earn?
Half of the 796 households in Census Tract 5.01 earn less than $77,857 a year (±$24,395), against $94,031 across Matanuska-Susitna Borough: 18th highest of the county's 24 tracts with a reliable estimate. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 5.01 | Big Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,857 ±$24,395 | $81,406 |
| Mean household income | $107,634 ±$17,299 | $105,427 |
| Per capita income | $44,090 ±$6,897 | $43,537 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.3% ±3.0 pts | 11.4% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.7% ±6.7 pts | 14.1% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.3% ±4.3 pts | 10.5% |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% ±3.9 pts | 96.5% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.9% ±5.0 pts | 90.6% |
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 5.01?
Owners occupy 80.4% of Census Tract 5.01's occupied homes and renters 19.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $282,600 by its owner (±$36,229). The median renter pays $1,051 a month including utilities, and 39.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 5.01 | Big Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $282,600 ±$36,229 | $298,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,051 ±$218 | $1,235 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.5% ±24.2 pts | 44.0% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,822 ±$157 | $1,728 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.4% ±7.2 pts | 81.9% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 19.6% ±7.2 pts | 18.1% |
| Housing units | 1,349 ±74 | 2,770 |
| Single-family detached homes | 89.3% ±3.7 pts | 88.9% |
| Mobile homes | 2.1% ±1.6 pts | 3.0% |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8% ±1.3 pts | 1.4% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.9% ±3.7 pts | 11.4% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.3% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.0% ±2.2 pts | 2.5% |
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 5.01 get to work?
50.5% of Census Tract 5.01's workers drive alone and 34.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 41.0 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 5.01 | Big Lake |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.1% ±7.4 pts | 60.6% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% ±2.4 pts | 3.1% |
| Drove alone to work | 50.5% ±11.4 pts | 63.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.0% ±5.0 pts | 7.2% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 1.3% ±1.7 pts | 0.7% |
| Worked from home | 34.6% ±13.3 pts | 22.0% |
| Mean travel time to work | 41.0 min ±9.4 | 42.7 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 5.01 compare with the other tracts in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
Among Matanuska-Susitna Borough's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 5.01 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
|---|---|
| Population | 21st of 24 |
| Residents per square mile | 18th of 24 |
| Median household income | 18th of 24 |
| Per capita income | 8th of 24 |
| Median home value | 21st of 24 |
| Median gross rent | 20th of 23 |
| Poverty rate | 20th of 24 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17th of 24 |
| Median age | 13th of 24 |
| Owner-occupied share | 14th of 24 |
The tracts next to it on Matanuska-Susitna Borough's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 12.01 | 15th | $84,267±$9,179 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 5.02 | 16th | $83,750±$16,624 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 7.03 | 17th | $83,482±$7,767 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 5.01 | 18th | $77,857±$24,395 |
| Tract 4.01 | 19th | $73,015±$18,540 · within the margin of this tract |
| 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 |
"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 5.01?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 5.01 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