Census tract · Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Census Tract 7.06, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
Census Tract 7.06, GEOID 02170000706, in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, mostly within Tanaina (82% of its census blocks). 6,570 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±637); the 2020 Census counted 5,702.
Residents, 2020-2024
6,570
±637 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 5,702
Median household income
$108,333
±$14,935 (90% margin)
Matanuska-Susitna Borough: $94,031
Median home value
$342,700
±$18,073 (90% margin)
Matanuska-Susitna Borough: $346,600
Median gross rent
$1,363
±$226 (90% margin)
Matanuska-Susitna Borough: $1,299
Where is Census Tract 7.06?
Census Tract 7.06 is one of 24 census tracts in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It covers 53.08 square miles of land, 107 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 02170000706, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Tanaina | 82% |
| Meadow Lakes | 18% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 7.06: Tract 3 ($107,882), Tract 4.02 ($88,625), Tract 7.01 ($69,020), Tract 7.03 ($83,482), Tract 7.05 ($89,573) and Tract 10.01 ($102,266). 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 7.06?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 7.06's population at 6,570 (±637) in 2,100 households; the 2020 Census counted 5,702 residents and 2,104 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 7.06 | Tanaina |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,570 ±637 | 9,646 |
| Households | 2,100 ±174 | 3,290 |
| Average household size | 3.12 ±0.21 | 2.93 |
| Housing units | 2,261 ±168 | 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 7.06?
The median resident of Census Tract 7.06 is 33.1 years old; 26.1% are under 18 and 8.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 76.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 11.0%. 3.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 7.06 | Tanaina |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.1 ±2.3 | 35.0 |
| Under 18 years | 26.1% ±2.9 pts | 26.0% |
| 65 years and over | 8.1% ±1.6 pts | 10.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.0% ±2.1 pts | 4.1% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 76.5% ±5.1 pts | 77.7% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±1.8 pts | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±2.0 pts | 4.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.5% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 11.0% ±3.5 pts | 10.9% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.3 pts | 0.5% |
| Born outside the United States | 3.8% ±2.3 pts | 3.2% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.8% ±5.0 pts | 6.2% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.3% ±2.8 pts | 12.0% |
| With a disability | 9.9% ±2.5 pts | 10.8% |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.4% ±3.0 pts | 12.3% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.3% ±2.5 pts | 95.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.9% ±4.9 pts | 24.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.0% ±4.3 pts | 9.9% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.3% ±4.2 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 7.06 earn?
Half of the 2,100 households in Census Tract 7.06 earn less than $108,333 a year (±$14,935), against $94,031 across Matanuska-Susitna Borough: 4th highest of the county's 24 tracts with a reliable estimate. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 7.06 | Tanaina |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $108,333 ±$14,935 | $105,536 |
| Mean household income | $129,725 ±$12,435 | $128,114 |
| Per capita income | $43,130 ±$4,915 | $45,455 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.5% ±3.5 pts | 8.6% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.5% ±4.8 pts | 8.4% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.7% ±4.5 pts | 10.2% |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% ±1.6 pts | 98.2% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.9% ±3.4 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 7.06?
Owners occupy 84.7% of Census Tract 7.06's occupied homes and renters 15.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $342,700 by its owner (±$18,073). The median renter pays $1,363 a month including utilities, and 25.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 7.06 | Tanaina |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $342,700 ±$18,073 | $328,500 |
| Median gross rent | $1,363 ±$226 | $1,398 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 25.2% ±15.1 pts | 29.7% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,126 ±$214 | $2,062 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.7% ±4.7 pts | 80.5% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 15.3% ±4.7 pts | 19.5% |
| Housing units | 2,261 ±168 | 3,546 |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.1% ±5.4 pts | 80.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.3% |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7% ±1.6 pts | 1.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 21.4% ±5.9 pts | 18.4% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.8% ±1.0 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 7.06 get to work?
77.7% of Census Tract 7.06's workers drive alone and 7.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 40.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | Tract 7.06 | Tanaina |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.1% ±4.3 pts | 68.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% ±2.9 pts | 4.9% |
| Drove alone to work | 77.7% ±5.5 pts | 78.4% |
| Carpooled | 5.4% ±2.6 pts | 6.9% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.3% |
| Walked | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 0.6% |
| Worked from home | 7.0% ±2.9 pts | 7.4% |
| Mean travel time to work | 40.1 min ±5.7 | 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 7.06 compare with the other tracts in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
Among Matanuska-Susitna Borough's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 7.06 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
|---|---|
| Population | 5th of 24 |
| Residents per square mile | 14th of 24 |
| Median household income | 4th of 24 |
| Per capita income | 11th of 24 |
| Median home value | 9th of 24 |
| Median gross rent | 11th of 23 |
| Poverty rate | 16th of 24 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12th of 24 |
| Median age | 22nd of 24 |
| Owner-occupied share | 6th of 24 |
The tracts next to it on Matanuska-Susitna Borough's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 11 | 1st | $126,806±$19,868 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 10.03 | 2nd | $109,861±$14,171 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 6.01 | 3rd | $109,313±$11,985 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 7.06 | 4th | $108,333±$14,935 |
| Tract 3 | 5th | $107,882±$12,318 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 10.04 | 6th | $104,423±$14,712 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 13 | 7th | $102,802±$9,606 · 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 7.06?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 7.06 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