Census tract · Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Census Tract 6.03, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
Census Tract 6.03, GEOID 02170000603, in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, mostly within Knik-Fairview (96% of its census blocks). 8,334 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±716); the 2020 Census counted 7,887.
Residents, 2020-2024
8,334
±716 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 7,887
Median household income
$96,992
±$12,862 (90% margin)
Matanuska-Susitna Borough: $94,031
Median home value
$320,900
±$21,122 (90% margin)
Matanuska-Susitna Borough: $346,600
Median gross rent
$1,780
±$120 (90% margin)
Matanuska-Susitna Borough: $1,299
Where is Census Tract 6.03?
Census Tract 6.03 is one of 24 census tracts in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It covers 21.54 square miles of land, 366 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 02170000603, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Knik-Fairview | 96% |
| Wasilla | 3% |
| Big Lake | 1% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 6.03: Tract 5.01 ($77,857), Tract 6.01 ($109,313), Tract 6.04 ($85,776), Tract 7.01 ($69,020), Tract 7.03 ($83,482) and Tract 9 ($84,615). 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 6.03?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 6.03's population at 8,334 (±716) in 2,766 households; the 2020 Census counted 7,887 residents and 2,999 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 6.03 | Knik-Fairview |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,334 ±716 | 19,972 |
| Households | 2,766 ±185 | 6,696 |
| Average household size | 3.01 ±0.20 | 2.97 |
| Housing units | 3,099 ±156 | 7,438 |
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 6.03?
The median resident of Census Tract 6.03 is 31.1 years old; 33.5% are under 18 and 9.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 10.0%. 3.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 6.03 | Knik-Fairview |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.1 ±2.1 | 33.2 |
| Under 18 years | 33.5% ±3.3 pts | 31.3% |
| 65 years and over | 9.5% ±2.1 pts | 10.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.0% ±2.2 pts | 5.7% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.8% ±4.5 pts | 72.4% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.4 pts | 0.7% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±2.1 pts | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 5.3% ±2.0 pts | 5.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 10.0% ±3.3 pts | 12.8% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% |
| Born outside the United States | 3.4% ±1.6 pts | 3.0% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.0% ±3.7 pts | 7.4% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.7% ±3.6 pts | 13.7% |
| With a disability | 12.9% ±3.3 pts | 10.8% |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.0% ±3.6 pts | 14.8% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.1% ±2.1 pts | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.5% ±4.7 pts | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.3% ±2.3 pts | 8.2% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.6% ±5.2 pts | 87.9% |
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 Census Tract 6.03 earn?
Half of the 2,766 households in Census Tract 6.03 earn less than $96,992 a year (±$12,862), against $94,031 across Matanuska-Susitna Borough: 10th highest of the county's 24 tracts with a reliable estimate. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 6.03 | Knik-Fairview |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $96,992 ±$12,862 | $96,437 |
| Mean household income | $109,194 ±$9,220 | $121,308 |
| Per capita income | $36,929 ±$3,428 | $42,115 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.1% ±5.0 pts | 9.2% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.7% ±7.8 pts | 10.4% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.6% ±5.3 pts | 6.5% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% ±2.3 pts | 97.0% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.5% ±3.3 pts | 94.3% |
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 6.03?
Owners occupy 84.7% of Census Tract 6.03's occupied homes and renters 15.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $320,900 by its owner (±$21,122). The median renter pays $1,780 a month including utilities, and 40.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 6.03 | Knik-Fairview |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $320,900 ±$21,122 | $340,200 |
| Median gross rent | $1,780 ±$120 | $1,588 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.4% ±19.4 pts | 39.9% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,041 ±$110 | $2,063 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.7% ±4.8 pts | 84.5% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 15.3% ±4.8 pts | 15.5% |
| Housing units | 3,099 ±156 | 7,438 |
| Single-family detached homes | 87.6% ±4.3 pts | 85.7% |
| Mobile homes | 3.5% ±2.3 pts | 2.6% |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.2% ±3.2 pts | 2.7% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 24.7% ±5.3 pts | 24.9% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.4% ±1.5 pts | 1.5% |
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 6.03 get to work?
73.2% of Census Tract 6.03's workers drive alone and 8.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 40.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.2%.
| Measure | Tract 6.03 | Knik-Fairview |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.6% ±4.7 pts | 63.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2% ±3.1 pts | 4.3% |
| Drove alone to work | 73.2% ±4.9 pts | 70.7% |
| Carpooled | 12.4% ±4.3 pts | 11.4% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.7% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 1.2% |
| Worked from home | 8.5% ±3.6 pts | 9.9% |
| Mean travel time to work | 40.0 min ±5.3 | 38.2 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 6.03 compare with the other tracts in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
Among Matanuska-Susitna Borough's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 6.03 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Matanuska-Susitna Borough | In Knik-Fairview |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3rd of 24 | 1st of 3 |
| Residents per square mile | 9th of 24 | 1st of 3 |
| Median household income | 10th of 24 | 2nd of 3 |
| Per capita income | 22nd of 24 | 2nd of 3 |
| Median home value | 14th of 24 | 3rd of 3 |
| Median gross rent | 1st of 23 | 1st of 3 |
| Poverty rate | 12th of 24 | 1st of 3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19th of 24 | 2nd of 3 |
| Median age | 24th of 24 | 3rd of 3 |
| Owner-occupied share | 6th of 24 | 2nd of 3 |
The tracts next to it on Matanuska-Susitna Borough's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 13 | 7th | $102,802±$9,606 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 10.01 | 8th | $102,266±$13,418 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 12.02 | 9th | $101,118±$7,651 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 6.03 | 10th | $96,992±$12,862 |
| Tract 7.05 | 11th | $89,573±$18,295 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 4.02 | 12th | $88,625±$15,112 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 6.04 | 13th | $85,776±$10,293 · 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 6.03?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 6.03 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is 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