Census tract · Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Census Tract 7.05, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
Census Tract 7.05, GEOID 02170000705, in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, mostly within Tanaina (74% of its census blocks). 4,806 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±530); the 2020 Census counted 4,279.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,806
±530 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,279
Median household income
$89,573
±$18,295 (90% margin)
Matanuska-Susitna Borough: $94,031
Median home value
$324,600
±$19,717 (90% margin)
Matanuska-Susitna Borough: $346,600
Median gross rent
$1,340
±$74 (90% margin)
Matanuska-Susitna Borough: $1,299
Where is Census Tract 7.05?
Census Tract 7.05 is one of 24 census tracts in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It covers 4.01 square miles of land, 1,067 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 02170000705, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Tanaina | 74% |
| North Lakes | 16% |
| Wasilla | 5% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 7.05: Tract 7.03 ($83,482), Tract 7.06 ($108,333), Tract 8 ($58,028), Tract 10.01 ($102,266) and Tract 10.03 ($109,861). 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 7.05?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 7.05's population at 4,806 (±530) in 1,658 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,279 residents and 1,602 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 7.05 | Tanaina |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,806 ±530 | 9,646 |
| Households | 1,658 ±143 | 3,290 |
| Average household size | 2.90 ±0.22 | 2.93 |
| Housing units | 1,742 ±137 | 3,546 |
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 7.05?
The median resident of Census Tract 7.05 is 34.5 years old; 28.5% are under 18 and 11.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 10.0%. 3.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 7.05 | Tanaina |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.5 ±3.0 | 35.0 |
| Under 18 years | 28.5% ±3.6 pts | 26.0% |
| 65 years and over | 11.0% ±2.5 pts | 10.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.6% ±2.0 pts | 4.1% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.7% ±4.5 pts | 77.7% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.8 pts | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±2.0 pts | 4.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.5% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 10.0% ±3.8 pts | 10.9% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.5% |
| Born outside the United States | 3.5% ±1.9 pts | 3.2% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.4% ±2.2 pts | 6.2% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.7% ±2.8 pts | 12.0% |
| With a disability | 14.9% ±3.9 pts | 10.8% |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.6% ±3.0 pts | 12.3% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.6% ±3.0 pts | 95.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.6% ±4.7 pts | 24.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.6% ±2.5 pts | 9.9% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.0% ±5.1 pts | 87.0% |
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 7.05 earn?
Half of the 1,658 households in Census Tract 7.05 earn less than $89,573 a year (±$18,295), against $94,031 across Matanuska-Susitna Borough: 11th highest of the county's 24 tracts with a reliable estimate. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 7.05 | Tanaina |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,573 ±$18,295 | $105,536 |
| Mean household income | $112,686 ±$17,730 | $128,114 |
| Per capita income | $40,839 ±$6,930 | $45,455 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.9% ±5.0 pts | 8.6% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.8% ±10.3 pts | 8.4% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.7% ±5.2 pts | 10.2% |
| Households with a computer | 98.1% ±1.8 pts | 98.2% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.6% ±2.6 pts | 95.6% |
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 7.05?
Owners occupy 67.3% of Census Tract 7.05's occupied homes and renters 32.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $324,600 by its owner (±$19,717). The median renter pays $1,340 a month including utilities, and 37.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 7.05 | Tanaina |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $324,600 ±$19,717 | $328,500 |
| Median gross rent | $1,340 ±$74 | $1,398 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.7% ±11.5 pts | 29.7% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,048 ±$170 | $2,062 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.3% ±5.7 pts | 80.5% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.7% ±5.7 pts | 19.5% |
| Housing units | 1,742 ±137 | 3,546 |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.7% ±5.1 pts | 80.5% |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.3% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 1.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 16.0% ±4.7 pts | 18.4% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 0.4% |
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 7.05 get to work?
74.9% of Census Tract 7.05's workers drive alone and 8.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 36.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.4%.
| Measure | Tract 7.05 | Tanaina |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.7% ±5.8 pts | 68.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% ±3.9 pts | 4.9% |
| Drove alone to work | 74.9% ±5.9 pts | 78.4% |
| Carpooled | 12.4% ±4.6 pts | 6.9% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.3% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.6% |
| Worked from home | 8.2% ±4.1 pts | 7.4% |
| Mean travel time to work | 36.6 min ±5.0 | 37.9 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 7.05 compare with the other tracts in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
Among Matanuska-Susitna Borough's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 7.05 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
|---|---|
| Population | 13th of 24 |
| Residents per square mile | 2nd of 24 |
| Median household income | 11th of 24 |
| Per capita income | 15th of 24 |
| Median home value | 13th of 24 |
| Median gross rent | 12th of 23 |
| Poverty rate | 10th of 24 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14th of 24 |
| Median age | 18th of 24 |
| Owner-occupied share | 22nd of 24 |
The tracts next to it on Matanuska-Susitna Borough's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 7.05 | 11th | $89,573±$18,295 |
| 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 |
| Tract 9 | 14th | $84,615±$15,552 · 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 7.05?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 7.05 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