Census tract · Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Census Tract 10.04, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
Census Tract 10.04, GEOID 02170001004, in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, mostly within South Lakes (78% of its census blocks). 5,738 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±430); the 2020 Census counted 5,182.
Residents, 2020-2024
5,738
±430 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 5,182
Median household income
$104,423
±$14,712 (90% margin)
Matanuska-Susitna Borough: $94,031
Median home value
$376,500
±$20,619 (90% margin)
Matanuska-Susitna Borough: $346,600
Median gross rent
$1,232
±$134 (90% margin)
Matanuska-Susitna Borough: $1,299
Where is Census Tract 10.04?
Census Tract 10.04 is one of 24 census tracts in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It covers 7.19 square miles of land, 721 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 02170001004, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| South Lakes | 78% |
| Wasilla | 11% |
| North Lakes | 9% |
| Gateway | 2% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 10.04: Tract 6.01 ($109,313), Tract 8 ($58,028), Tract 9 ($84,615), Tract 10.01 ($102,266), Tract 10.03 ($109,861) and Tract 11 ($126,806). 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 10.04?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 10.04's population at 5,738 (±430) in 1,954 households; the 2020 Census counted 5,182 residents and 2,022 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 10.04 | South Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,738 ±430 | 6,180 |
| Households | 1,954 ±145 | 2,108 |
| Average household size | 2.89 ±0.20 | 2.89 |
| Housing units | 2,123 ±141 | 2,302 |
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 10.04?
The median resident of Census Tract 10.04 is 34.3 years old; 24.4% are under 18 and 12.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.4%.
| Measure | Tract 10.04 | South Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.3 ±2.8 | 34.2 |
| Under 18 years | 24.4% ±2.8 pts | 24.6% |
| 65 years and over | 12.3% ±2.3 pts | 11.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.9% ±2.5 pts | 5.1% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.6% ±4.3 pts | 80.8% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.2 pts | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±1.7 pts | 3.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±2.4 pts | 1.9% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.4% ±3.0 pts | 5.9% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% |
| Born outside the United States | 2.0% ±1.6 pts | 2.3% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.3% ±1.9 pts | 4.7% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.1% ±2.4 pts | 12.6% |
| With a disability | 14.0% ±2.9 pts | 13.1% |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.5% ±3.0 pts | 10.5% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.6% ±2.0 pts | 94.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.3% ±4.6 pts | 24.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.4% ±2.1 pts | 5.0% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.8% ±6.3 pts | 82.7% |
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 10.04 earn?
Half of the 1,954 households in Census Tract 10.04 earn less than $104,423 a year (±$14,712), against $94,031 across Matanuska-Susitna Borough: 6th highest of the county's 24 tracts with a reliable estimate. 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 10.04 | South Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $104,423 ±$14,712 | $98,141 |
| Mean household income | $120,506 ±$9,705 | $120,602 |
| Per capita income | $42,502 ±$3,618 | $43,375 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.0% ±2.5 pts | 7.6% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.7% ±4.8 pts | 10.9% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.1% ±3.3 pts | 9.9% |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% ±1.6 pts | 98.4% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.4% ±2.3 pts | 96.3% |
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 10.04?
Owners occupy 74.2% of Census Tract 10.04's occupied homes and renters 25.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $376,500 by its owner (±$20,619). The median renter pays $1,232 a month including utilities, and 39.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 10.04 | South Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $376,500 ±$20,619 | $377,500 |
| Median gross rent | $1,232 ±$134 | $1,178 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.0% ±12.3 pts | 42.1% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,269 ±$129 | $2,257 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.2% ±5.5 pts | 71.0% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 25.8% ±5.5 pts | 29.0% |
| Housing units | 2,123 ±141 | 2,302 |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.0% ±5.2 pts | 70.4% |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% ±1.6 pts | 1.9% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.1% ±3.3 pts | 8.2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 0.4% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.1% ±1.9 pts | 2.0% |
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 10.04 get to work?
76.3% of Census Tract 10.04's workers drive alone and 7.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.7%.
| Measure | Tract 10.04 | South Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.6% ±4.2 pts | 64.0% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% ±2.1 pts | 5.2% |
| Drove alone to work | 76.3% ±6.2 pts | 77.0% |
| Carpooled | 11.1% ±5.0 pts | 10.3% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.3% |
| Walked | 2.3% ±2.4 pts | 2.1% |
| Worked from home | 7.8% ±3.3 pts | 7.4% |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.5 min ±2.7 | 27.8 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 10.04 compare with the other tracts in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
Among Matanuska-Susitna Borough's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 10.04 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
|---|---|
| Population | 9th of 24 |
| Residents per square mile | 4th of 24 |
| Median household income | 6th of 24 |
| Per capita income | 12th of 24 |
| Median home value | 5th of 24 |
| Median gross rent | 15th of 23 |
| Poverty rate | 21st of 24 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10th of 24 |
| Median age | 19th of 24 |
| Owner-occupied share | 18th of 24 |
The tracts next to it on Matanuska-Susitna Borough's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6.01 | 3rd | $109,313±$11,985 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 7.06 | 4th | $108,333±$14,935 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3 | 5th | $107,882±$12,318 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 10.04 | 6th | $104,423±$14,712 |
| 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 |
"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 10.04?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 10.04 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