Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK

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Matanuska-Susitna Borough Overview

108,661
TOTAL POPULATION
56,811
MALE POPULATION
51,850
FEMALE POPULATION
109.57
MALES / 100 FEMALES
91.27
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$39,201
PER CAPITA INCOME
$100,753
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$86,435
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,572
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
50,375
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Matanuska-Susitna Borough Area Codes

Race in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

The most populous races in Matanuska-Susitna Borough are White / Caucasian (86,055 | 79.2%), Two or more Races (10,602 | 9.8%), and Native / Alaskan (6,743 | 6.2%).
Race in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Race# Population% Population
Asian1,9561.8%
Black / African American1,3921.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific4640.4%
Hispanic or Latino6,0745.6%
Native / Alaskan6,7436.2%
White / Caucasian86,05579.2%
Two or more Races10,6029.8%
Some other Race1,4491.3%
Total108,661100.0%

Ancestry in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

The most populous ancestries reported in Matanuska-Susitna Borough are German (17,710 | 16.3%), Irish (11,908 | 11.0%), English (10,773 | 9.9%), American (6,172 | 5.7%), and Norwegian (4,042 | 3.7%), together accounting for 46.6% of all Matanuska-Susitna Borough residents.
Ancestry in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1610.2%
Alaska Native2,4012.2%
Alaskan Athabascan1,8071.7%
Albanian100.0%
Aleut1,4931.4%
American6,1725.7%
Apache1100.1%
Arab1480.1%
Argentinean210.0%
Armenian180.0%
Australian420.0%
Austrian1610.2%
Bangladeshi4190.4%
Basque170.0%
Belgian250.0%
Bhutanese3790.4%
Blackfeet1420.1%
Brazilian50.0%
British6320.6%
Bulgarian510.1%
Burmese3800.4%
Cajun690.1%
Canadian2080.2%
Cape Verdean40.0%
Celtic350.0%
Central American5900.5%
Central American Indian110.0%
Cherokee9520.9%
Cheyenne990.1%
Chickasaw610.1%
Chilean250.0%
Chippewa1610.2%
Choctaw1790.2%
Colombian2210.2%
Colville70.0%
Costa Rican820.1%
Cree720.1%
Creek120.0%
Croatian680.1%
Crow280.0%
Cuban2380.2%
Czech7050.6%
Czechoslovakian1110.1%
Danish8020.7%
Dominican600.1%
Dutch1,6881.5%
Eastern European1800.2%
Egyptian60.0%
English10,7739.9%
Estonian260.0%
European2,0961.9%
Finnish8600.8%
French2,4592.3%
French American Indian850.1%
French Canadian7590.7%
German17,71016.3%
Greek1760.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro2060.2%
Guatemalan620.1%
Guyanese150.0%
Honduran1930.2%
Hopi720.1%
Houma550.1%
Hungarian2970.3%
Icelander210.0%
Indian (Asian)5680.5%
Inupiat2,3482.2%
Iranian590.1%
Iraqi50.0%
Irish11,90811.0%
Iroquois750.1%
Israeli40.0%
Italian2,7492.5%
Jamaican170.0%
Japanese1090.1%
Kiowa90.0%
Korean1,8571.7%
Laotian600.1%
Latvian60.0%
Lebanese750.1%
Lithuanian1490.1%
Luxembourger40.0%
Macedonian60.0%
Malaysian650.1%
Menominee70.0%
Mexican2,8912.7%
Mexican American Indian60.0%
Moroccan80.0%
Native Hawaiian6390.6%
Navajo290.0%
New Zealander70.0%
Nicaraguan1090.1%
Nigerian110.0%
Northern European4190.4%
Norwegian4,0423.7%
Osage190.0%
Paiute80.0%
Pakistani900.1%
Panamanian1060.1%
Pennsylvania German250.0%
Peruvian130.0%
Polish2,1051.9%
Portuguese3310.3%
Potawatomi480.0%
Pueblo270.0%
Puerto Rican8710.8%
Puget Sound Salish920.1%
Romanian880.1%
Russian1,0841.0%
Salvadoran380.0%
Samoan2530.2%
Scandinavian9910.9%
Scotch-Irish1,6591.5%
Scottish2,4352.2%
Seminole190.0%
Serbian460.0%
Shoshone110.0%
Sioux2460.2%
Slavic470.0%
Slovak1000.1%
Slovene360.0%
Somali170.0%
South American3390.3%
Spaniard3630.3%
Spanish3540.3%
Spanish American320.0%
Sri Lankan1610.2%
Subsaharan African2140.2%
Swedish2,2762.1%
Swiss3270.3%
Syrian480.0%
Thai1140.1%
Tlingit-Haida3800.4%
Tongan310.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian310.0%
Tsimshian970.1%
Turkish140.0%
Ukrainian7670.7%
Uruguayan80.0%
Ute620.1%
Venezuelan510.1%
Welsh7680.7%
Yakama210.0%
Yugoslavian410.0%
Yup'ik1,9761.8%
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Immigrants in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Matanuska-Susitna Borough came from Asia (1,486 | 1.4%), Europe (1,225 | 1.1%), South Eastern Asia (860 | 0.8%), Eastern Europe (752 | 0.7%), and Latin America (654 | 0.6%), together accounting for 4.6% of all Matanuska-Susitna Borough residents.
Immigrants in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa250.0%
Argentina280.0%
Asia1,4861.4%
Australia200.0%
Austria50.0%
Azores130.0%
Belarus150.0%
Belgium130.0%
Brazil420.0%
Bulgaria290.0%
Cambodia350.0%
Canada3030.3%
Caribbean970.1%
Central America4240.4%
China1640.2%
Colombia240.0%
Cuba810.1%
Czechoslovakia130.0%
Denmark30.0%
Dominican Republic60.0%
Eastern Africa40.0%
Eastern Asia4160.4%
Eastern Europe7520.7%
El Salvador200.0%
England700.1%
Europe1,2251.1%
France250.0%
Germany1600.2%
Ghana70.0%
Greece100.0%
Guatemala210.0%
Honduras890.1%
Hong Kong80.0%
India460.0%
Indonesia50.0%
Iran120.0%
Iraq50.0%
Italy330.0%
Japan690.1%
Kazakhstan500.1%
Korea1830.2%
Laos1050.1%
Latin America6540.6%
Mexico2240.2%
Middle Africa30.0%
Moldova500.1%
Netherlands150.0%
Nicaragua420.0%
Northern Africa40.0%
Northern Europe1550.1%
Norway230.0%
Oceania1050.1%
Panama280.0%
Peru130.0%
Philippines6370.6%
Poland720.1%
Portugal280.0%
Romania40.0%
Russia1450.1%
Scotland120.0%
South America1330.1%
South Central Asia1290.1%
South Eastern Asia8600.8%
Southern Europe940.1%
Spain230.0%
Sweden220.0%
Switzerland60.0%
Syria500.1%
Taiwan240.0%
Thailand610.1%
Trinidad and Tobago100.0%
Turkey150.0%
Ukraine4190.4%
Uzbekistan210.0%
Venezuela180.0%
Vietnam170.0%
Western Africa70.0%
Western Asia810.1%
Western Europe2240.2%
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Sex and Age in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Sex and Age in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

The most populous age groups in Matanuska-Susitna Borough are 10 to 14 Years (4,485 | 7.9%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (4,033 | 7.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,596 (6.3%)3,426 (6.6%)
5 to 9 Years3,994 (7.0%)4,033 (7.8%)
10 to 14 Years4,485 (7.9%)3,909 (7.5%)
15 to 19 Years3,928 (6.9%)3,575 (6.9%)
20 to 24 Years3,549 (6.2%)2,797 (5.4%)
25 to 29 Years3,923 (6.9%)3,345 (6.5%)
30 to 34 Years4,196 (7.4%)3,733 (7.2%)
35 to 39 Years4,019 (7.1%)3,644 (7.0%)
40 to 44 Years3,927 (6.9%)3,569 (6.9%)
45 to 49 Years3,458 (6.1%)3,050 (5.9%)
50 to 54 Years3,489 (6.1%)3,052 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years3,523 (6.2%)3,573 (6.9%)
60 to 64 Years3,800 (6.7%)3,066 (5.9%)
65 to 69 Years3,154 (5.6%)2,994 (5.8%)
70 to 74 Years1,710 (3.0%)1,790 (3.5%)
75 to 79 Years1,079 (1.9%)1,061 (2.1%)
80 to 84 Years657 (1.2%)614 (1.2%)
85 Years and over324 (0.6%)619 (1.2%)
Total56,811 (100.0%)51,850 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Median Family Size in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

The median family size in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is 3.18 persons per family, with married-couple families (21,752 | 78.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.27 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2,617 | 9.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.61 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple21,752 (78.2%)3.27
Single Male/Father2,617 (9.4%)2.61
Single Female/Mother3,461 (12.4%)3.00
Total Families27,830 (100.0%)3.18

Median Household Size in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

The median household size in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is 2.70 persons per household, with single female/mother households (3,461 | 8.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.33 persons per household. non-family households (11,460 | 29.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple21,752 (55.4%)3.32
Single Male/Father2,617 (6.7%)3.06
Single Female/Mother3,461 (8.8%)3.33
Non-family11,460 (29.2%)1.26
Total Households39,290 (100.0%)2.70

Household Size by Marriage Status in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Out of a total of 39,290 households in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 27,830 (70.8%) are family households, while 11,460 (29.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 11,488, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 8,942.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-8,942 (22.8%)
2-Person Households11,488 (29.2%)2,133 (5.4%)
3-Person Households5,487 (14.0%)268 (0.7%)
4-Person Households5,087 (13.0%)74 (0.2%)
5-Person Households3,327 (8.5%)25 (0.1%)
6-Person Households1,383 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,058 (2.7%)18 (0.1%)
Total27,830 (70.8%)11,460 (29.2%)

Female Fertility in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Fertility by Age in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Average fertility rate in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is 72.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 130.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 72.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years21 (1.2%)6.0
20 to 34 years1,280 (72.7%)130.0
35 to 50 years460 (26.1%)42.0
Total1,761 (100.0%)72.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

76.5% of women with births (1,761) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 80.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 11.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years4 (19.1%)17 (80.9%)
20 to 34 years934 (73.0%)346 (27.0%)
35 to 50 years408 (88.7%)52 (11.3%)
Total1,347 (76.5%)414 (23.5%)

Fertility by Education in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Average fertility rate in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is 72.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 94.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 7.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 39.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School28 (1.6%)7.0
High School Diploma639 (36.3%)94.0
College or Associate's Degree692 (39.3%)80.0
Bachelor's Degree267 (15.2%)75.0
Graduate Degree135 (7.7%)85.0
Total1,761 (100.0%)72.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

23.5% of women with births in Matanuska-Susitna Borough are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 94.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 35.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School18 (64.3%)10 (35.7%)
High School Diploma439 (68.7%)200 (31.3%)
College or Associate's Degree546 (78.9%)146 (21.1%)
Bachelor's Degree251 (94.0%)16 (6.0%)
Graduate Degree93 (68.9%)42 (31.1%)
Total1,347 (76.5%)414 (23.5%)

Income in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Income Overview in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Per Capita Income in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is $39,201, while median incomes of families and households are $100,753 and $86,435 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income108,661$39,201
Median Family Income27,830$100,753
Mean Family Income27,830$120,400
Median Household Income39,290$86,435
Mean Household Income39,290$106,734
Income Deficit27,830$11,572
Wage / Income Gap (%)108,66132.80%
Wage / Income Gap ($)108,66167.20¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index108,6610.42

Earnings by Sex in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Average Earnings in Matanuska-Susitna Borough are $49,561, $59,119 for men and $39,730 for women, a difference of 32.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male30,485 (56.7%)$59,119
Female23,304 (43.3%)$39,730
Total53,789 (100.0%)$49,561

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

The most common earnings brackets in Matanuska-Susitna Borough are $100,000+ for men (7,330 | 24.0%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (2,719 | 11.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,019 (3.3%)1,427 (6.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,027 (3.4%)1,052 (4.5%)
$5,000 to $7,499796 (2.6%)833 (3.6%)
$7,500 to $9,999539 (1.8%)784 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $12,499685 (2.2%)852 (3.7%)
$12,500 to $14,999686 (2.2%)702 (3.0%)
$15,000 to $17,499640 (2.1%)644 (2.8%)
$17,500 to $19,999493 (1.6%)448 (1.9%)
$20,000 to $22,499504 (1.7%)604 (2.6%)
$22,500 to $24,999713 (2.3%)755 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,133 (3.7%)1,343 (5.8%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,207 (4.0%)1,158 (5.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,105 (3.6%)1,109 (4.8%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,089 (3.6%)1,366 (5.9%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,155 (3.8%)1,199 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,216 (4.0%)997 (4.3%)
$55,000 to $64,9992,482 (8.1%)1,726 (7.4%)
$65,000 to $74,9992,072 (6.8%)1,480 (6.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,594 (15.1%)2,719 (11.7%)
$100,000+7,330 (24.0%)2,106 (9.0%)
Total30,485 (100.0%)23,304 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Average earnings in Matanuska-Susitna Borough are $67,542 for men and $44,972 for women, a difference of 33.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $91,518, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $46,944. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $75,378, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $32,212.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$46,944$32,212
High School Diploma$56,848$35,056
College or Associate's Degree$70,378$42,069
Bachelor's Degree$85,888$56,315
Graduate Degree$91,518$75,378
Total$67,542$44,972

Family Income in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Family Income Brackets in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

According to the Matanuska-Susitna Borough family income data, there are 6,512 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 445 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0007792.8%
$10,000 to $14,9994451.6%
$15,000 to $24,9999463.4%
$25,000 to $34,9991,1134.0%
$35,000 to $49,9992,2268.0%
$50,000 to $74,9993,78513.6%
$75,000 to $99,9994,53616.3%
$100,000 to $149,9996,51223.4%
$150,000 to $199,9993,72913.4%
$200,000+3,78513.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

6-person families (1,190 | 4.3%) account for the highest median family income in Matanuska-Susitna Borough with $140,385 per family, while 2-person families (12,483 | 44.9%) have the highest median income of $43,488 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families12,483 (44.9%)$86,976
3-Person Families5,290 (19.0%)$113,162
4-Person Families5,046 (18.1%)$114,167
5-Person Families2,949 (10.6%)$115,461
6-Person Families1,190 (4.3%)$140,385
7+ Person Families872 (3.1%)$121,250
Total27,830 (100.0%)$100,753

Family Income by Number of Earners in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

The median family income in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is $100,753, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,656) having the highest median family income of $162,692, while families with no earners (4,322) have the lowest median family income of $48,155, accounting for 9.5% and 15.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners4,322 (15.5%)$48,155
1 Earner9,514 (34.2%)$80,905
2 Earners11,338 (40.7%)$124,719
3+ Earners2,656 (9.5%)$162,692
Total27,830 (100.0%)$100,753

Household Income in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Household Income Brackets in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

With 8,054 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, accounting for 20.5% of all households. In contrast, only 1,139 households (2.9%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,6504.2%
$10,000 to $14,9991,1392.9%
$15,000 to $24,9992,2005.6%
$25,000 to $34,9992,2005.6%
$35,000 to $49,9993,5369.0%
$50,000 to $74,9995,97215.2%
$75,000 to $99,9995,81514.8%
$100,000 to $149,9998,05420.5%
$150,000 to $199,9994,20410.7%
$200,000+4,47911.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

The median household income in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is $86,435, with the highest median household income of $101,316 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 14,922 households (38.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $54,391, with 1,546 households (3.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,546 (3.9%)$54,391
25 to 44 Years14,252 (36.3%)$97,704
45 to 64 Years14,922 (38.0%)$101,316
65+ Years8,570 (21.8%)$60,351
Total39,290 (100.0%)$86,435

Poverty in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

With 9.4% poverty level for males and 11.0% for females among the residents of Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 154 males (21.8%) and 611 females (18.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years488 (14.2%)611 (18.6%)
5 Years154 (21.8%)90 (12.2%)
6 to 11 Years579 (12.2%)332 (7.1%)
12 to 14 Years370 (13.6%)200 (8.4%)
15 Years42 (5.1%)142 (16.7%)
16 and 17 Years123 (7.0%)234 (15.6%)
18 to 24 Years505 (11.0%)634 (16.2%)
25 to 34 Years572 (7.5%)1,130 (16.0%)
35 to 44 Years545 (7.2%)670 (9.3%)
45 to 54 Years468 (7.3%)345 (5.7%)
55 to 64 Years792 (11.1%)608 (9.2%)
65 to 74 Years385 (8.0%)441 (9.3%)
75 Years and over115 (5.7%)235 (10.4%)
Total5,138 (9.4%)5,672 (11.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

According to the poverty statistics in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, males aged 15 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.9% of males and 94.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,956 (85.8%)2,670 (81.4%)
5 Years553 (78.2%)649 (87.8%)
6 to 11 Years4,155 (87.8%)4,360 (92.9%)
12 to 14 Years2,361 (86.5%)2,170 (91.6%)
15 Years779 (94.9%)710 (83.3%)
16 and 17 Years1,626 (93.0%)1,267 (84.4%)
18 to 24 Years4,107 (89.0%)3,291 (83.9%)
25 to 34 Years7,083 (92.5%)5,934 (84.0%)
35 to 44 Years7,069 (92.8%)6,542 (90.7%)
45 to 54 Years5,922 (92.7%)5,757 (94.4%)
55 to 64 Years6,322 (88.9%)6,005 (90.8%)
65 to 74 Years4,435 (92.0%)4,321 (90.7%)
75 Years and over1,909 (94.3%)2,031 (89.6%)
Total49,277 (90.6%)45,707 (89.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Matanuska-Susitna Borough show that 3.9% or 854 of the total 21,752 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 19.9%, comprising of 101 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.2%, which includes 377 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children11,339 (96.8%)377 (3.2%)
1 or 2 Children6,475 (96.3%)252 (3.7%)
3 or 4 Children2,678 (95.6%)124 (4.4%)
5 or more Children406 (80.1%)101 (19.9%)
Total20,898 (96.1%)854 (3.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

According to the poverty data in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 13.9% or 364 single-father households and 24.8% or 858 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 72 households (34.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 24 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children88 (9.0%)126 (12.0%)
1 or 2 Children204 (14.5%)415 (23.6%)
3 or 4 Children72 (34.6%)293 (46.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Total364 (13.9%)858 (24.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

The poverty data for Matanuska-Susitna Borough shows that 854 of the married-couple family households (3.9%) and 1,222 of the single-parent households (20.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 101 households (19.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 24 household (51.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children377 (3.2%)214 (10.5%)
1 or 2 Children252 (3.7%)619 (19.6%)
3 or 4 Children124 (4.4%)365 (43.6%)
5 or more Children101 (19.9%)24 (51.1%)
Total854 (3.9%)1,222 (20.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Employment by Class of Employer in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Among the 45,940 employed individuals in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, private company employees (27,117 | 59.0%), self-employed (not incorporated) (3,662 | 8.0%), and state government employees (3,360 | 7.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees27,11759.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,6913.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3,6628.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations3,2957.2%
Local Government Employees3,3587.3%
State Government Employees3,3607.3%
Federal Government Employees3,3537.3%
Unpaid Family Workers1040.2%
Total45,940100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

According to the labor force statistics for Matanuska-Susitna Borough, out of the total population over 16 years of age (83,540), 60.3% or 50,375 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.0% or 3,526 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 78.5% or 11,900 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.5% or 410 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2,342 (40.2%)410 (17.5%)
20 to 24 Years4,677 (73.7%)547 (11.7%)
25 to 29 Years5,357 (73.7%)402 (7.5%)
30 to 34 Years5,780 (72.9%)335 (5.8%)
35 to 44 Years11,900 (78.5%)702 (5.9%)
45 to 54 Years9,878 (75.7%)533 (5.4%)
55 to 59 Years4,698 (66.2%)226 (4.8%)
60 to 64 Years3,378 (49.2%)260 (7.7%)
65 to 74 Years2,152 (22.3%)105 (4.9%)
75 Years and over248 (5.7%)6 (2.4%)
Total50,375 (60.3%)3,526 (7.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

According to labor force statistics for Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 71.4% of individuals (40,960) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (57,367) are in the labor force, with 6.0% or 2,458 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 81.4% or 10,814 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.7% or 182 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,701 (51.2%)355 (10.7%)
High School Diploma12,519 (65.3%)1,438 (7.5%)
College / Associate Degree15,954 (73.9%)1,338 (6.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher10,814 (81.4%)412 (3.1%)
Total40,960 (71.4%)3,442 (6.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Matanuska-Susitna Borough are Management (5,145 | 11.2%), Community & Social Service (4,366 | 9.5%), Education Instruction & Library (2,716 | 5.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (2,688 | 5.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (2,538 | 5.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (86.5%), Computers & Mathematics (83.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (79.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (80.7%), Legal Services & Support (80.1%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (74.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Management3,075 (59.8%)2,070 (40.2%)
Business & Financial806 (45.1%)980 (54.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2,026 (79.8%)512 (20.2%)
Computers & Mathematics584 (83.7%)114 (16.3%)
Architecture & Engineering997 (86.5%)156 (13.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science445 (64.8%)242 (35.2%)
Community & Social Service 1,408 (32.3%)2,958 (67.7%)
Education, Arts & Media250 (34.6%)472 (65.4%)
Legal Services & Support66 (19.9%)266 (80.1%)
Education Instruction & Library809 (29.8%)1,907 (70.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment283 (47.5%)313 (52.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating688 (25.6%)2,000 (74.4%)
Health Technologists366 (19.3%)1,531 (80.7%)
Total (Category)8,003 (48.4%)8,520 (51.6%)
Total (Overall)25,535 (55.7%)20,265 (44.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Matanuska-Susitna Borough are Healthcare Support (2,028 | 4.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (1,855 | 4.1%), Personal Care & Service (1,506 | 3.3%), Security & Protection (1,310 | 2.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (1,301 | 2.8%).
Services Occupations in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (81.4%), Security & Protection (79.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (77.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (84.0%), Personal Care & Service (78.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (55.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support325 (16.0%)1,703 (84.0%)
Security & Protection1,038 (79.2%)272 (20.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention569 (77.5%)165 (22.5%)
Law Enforcement469 (81.4%)107 (18.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving832 (44.9%)1,023 (55.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance756 (58.1%)545 (41.9%)
Personal Care & Service317 (21.0%)1,189 (78.9%)
Total (Category)3,268 (40.8%)4,732 (59.2%)
Total (Overall)25,535 (55.7%)20,265 (44.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Matanuska-Susitna Borough are Office & Administration (4,874 | 10.6%), and Sales & Related (3,701 | 8.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,821 (49.2%)1,880 (50.8%)
Office & Administration1,097 (22.5%)3,777 (77.5%)
Total (Category)2,918 (34.0%)5,657 (66.0%)
Total (Overall)25,535 (55.7%)20,265 (44.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Matanuska-Susitna Borough are Construction & Extraction (4,793 | 10.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,679 | 5.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (293 | 0.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry174 (59.4%)119 (40.6%)
Construction & Extraction4,522 (94.4%)271 (5.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,586 (96.5%)93 (3.5%)
Total (Category)7,282 (93.8%)483 (6.2%)
Total (Overall)25,535 (55.7%)20,265 (44.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Matanuska-Susitna Borough are Transportation (2,057 | 4.5%), Production (1,534 | 3.4%), and Material Moving (1,346 | 2.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,235 (80.5%)299 (19.5%)
Transportation1,733 (84.3%)324 (15.8%)
Material Moving1,096 (81.4%)250 (18.6%)
Total (Category)4,064 (82.3%)873 (17.7%)
Total (Overall)25,535 (55.7%)20,265 (44.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Employment Industries in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

The major employment industries in Matanuska-Susitna Borough include Health Care & Social Assistance (7,012 | 15.3%), Construction (5,799 | 12.7%), Retail Trade (5,191 | 11.3%), Public Administration (4,134 | 9.0%), and Educational Services (3,845 | 8.4%).
Employment Industries in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Employment Industries by Sex in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (92.2%), Construction (86.8%), and Wholesale Trade (78.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (76.7%), Finance & Insurance (67.1%), and Educational Services (65.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting447 (72.7%)168 (27.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction1,358 (92.2%)115 (7.8%)
Construction5,032 (86.8%)767 (13.2%)
Manufacturing986 (75.0%)329 (25.0%)
Wholesale Trade655 (78.3%)181 (21.6%)
Retail Trade2,797 (53.9%)2,394 (46.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,062 (69.3%)912 (30.7%)
Utilities381 (72.9%)142 (27.2%)
Information558 (59.9%)373 (40.1%)
Finance & Insurance333 (32.9%)678 (67.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing308 (41.7%)431 (58.3%)
Professional & Scientific1,292 (57.0%)975 (43.0%)
Enterprise Management38 (65.5%)20 (34.5%)
Administrative & Support839 (62.2%)510 (37.8%)
Educational Services1,313 (34.2%)2,532 (65.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,633 (23.3%)5,379 (76.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation512 (63.4%)296 (36.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,263 (46.8%)1,434 (53.2%)
Public Administration2,615 (63.3%)1,519 (36.7%)
Total25,535 (55.7%)20,265 (44.3%)

Education in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

School Enrollment in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

The most common levels of schooling among the 25,993 students in Matanuska-Susitna Borough are high school (6,524 | 25.1%), middle school (6,438 | 24.8%), and elementary school (6,185 | 23.8%).
School Enrollment in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,0634.1%
Kindergarten1,4655.6%
Elementary School6,18523.8%
Middle School6,43824.8%
High School6,52425.1%
College / Undergraduate3,47713.4%
Graduate / Professional8413.2%
Total25,993100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Out of a total of 25,993 students who are enrolled in schools in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 4,575 (17.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 21,418 (82.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 295 (42.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,214 (88.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds403 (57.7%)295 (42.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old6,026 (81.9%)1,330 (18.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds6,703 (83.7%)1,309 (16.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds4,010 (85.1%)701 (14.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,214 (88.9%)151 (11.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,010 (83.6%)198 (16.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,004 (82.0%)220 (18.0%)
35 Years and over1,058 (74.6%)361 (25.4%)
Total21,418 (82.4%)4,575 (17.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Education (2,993 | 16.7%), business (2,772 | 15.5%), science & technology (2,363 | 13.2%), arts & humanities (1,619 | 9.0%), and bio, nature & agricultural (1,325 | 7.4%) are the most common fields of study among 17,905 individuals in Matanuska-Susitna Borough who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics6313.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,3257.4%
Physical & Health Sciences7704.3%
Psychology8334.6%
Social Sciences1,1076.2%
Engineering9745.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies1420.8%
Science & Technology2,36313.2%
Business2,77215.5%
Education2,99316.7%
Literature & Languages6233.5%
Liberal Arts & History8694.9%
Visual & Performing Arts4902.7%
Communications3942.2%
Arts & Humanities1,6199.0%
Total17,905100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Matanuska-Susitna Borough are males with 2 vehicles (9,763, accounting for 37.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (7,321, making up 49.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle331 (1.3%)261 (1.3%)
1 Vehicle3,234 (12.5%)2,917 (14.7%)
2 Vehicles9,763 (37.7%)7,321 (36.9%)
3 Vehicles7,186 (27.7%)5,338 (26.9%)
4 Vehicles3,225 (12.4%)2,555 (12.9%)
5 or more Vehicles2,194 (8.5%)1,449 (7.3%)
Total25,933 (100.0%)19,841 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Matanuska-Susitna Borough are 15 to 19 minutes (5,792 commuters, 13.9%), 60 to 89 minutes (5,590 commuters, 13.5%), and 45 to 59 minutes (5,545 commuters, 13.3%).
Commute Time in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,6654.0%
5 to 9 Minutes3,3098.0%
10 to 14 Minutes5,23412.6%
15 to 19 Minutes5,79213.9%
20 to 24 Minutes5,09412.2%
25 to 29 Minutes1,8434.4%
30 to 34 Minutes3,2697.9%
35 to 39 Minutes7161.7%
40 to 44 Minutes9442.3%
45 to 59 Minutes5,54513.3%
60 to 89 Minutes5,59013.5%
90 or more Minutes2,5686.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

The most common commute times in Matanuska-Susitna Borough are 60 to 89 minutes (4,045 commuters, 16.9%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (2,833 commuters, 16.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes892 (3.7%)773 (4.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,787 (7.5%)1,522 (8.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes2,401 (10.0%)2,833 (16.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes3,028 (12.7%)2,764 (15.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes2,369 (9.9%)2,725 (15.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes960 (4.0%)883 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,733 (7.2%)1,536 (8.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes411 (1.7%)305 (1.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes636 (2.7%)308 (1.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes3,669 (15.3%)1,876 (10.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes4,045 (16.9%)1,545 (8.8%)
90 or more Minutes1,995 (8.3%)573 (3.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

The most frequent times of departure to work in Matanuska-Susitna Borough are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (3,313, 13.9%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (2,554, 14.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,033 (8.5%)680 (3.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,262 (5.3%)661 (3.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,952 (8.2%)690 (3.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM2,811 (11.7%)1,375 (7.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2,662 (11.1%)1,852 (10.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM3,313 (13.9%)2,554 (14.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2,215 (9.3%)2,434 (13.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,908 (8.0%)1,818 (10.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM803 (3.4%)1,141 (6.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,035 (4.3%)1,735 (9.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM828 (3.5%)702 (4.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM398 (1.7%)371 (2.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,606 (6.7%)936 (5.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,100 (4.6%)694 (3.9%)
Total23,926 (100.0%)17,643 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Occupancy by Ownership in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Of the total 39,290 dwellings in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, owner-occupied units account for 30,043 (76.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 9,247 (23.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units30,04376.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units9,24723.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units39,290100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Occupancy by Household Size in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household8,94222.8%
2-Person Household13,62134.7%
3-Person Household5,75514.6%
4+ Person Household10,97227.9%
Total Housing Units39,290100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household5,652 (63.2%)3,290 (36.8%)
2-Person Household11,009 (80.8%)2,612 (19.2%)
3-Person Household4,414 (76.7%)1,341 (23.3%)
4+ Person Household8,968 (81.7%)2,004 (18.3%)
Total Housing Units30,043 (76.5%)9,247 (23.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,258 (58.0%)912 (42.0%)
High School Diploma8,123 (67.8%)3,857 (32.2%)
College/Associate Degree12,015 (79.1%)3,167 (20.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher8,647 (86.8%)1,311 (13.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years8,03720.5%
35 to 44 Years7,76119.8%
45 to 54 Years6,76717.2%
55 to 64 Years8,15520.8%
65 to 74 Years5,92515.1%
75 to 84 Years2,1445.5%
85 Years and Over5011.3%
Total39,290100.0%

Housing Finances in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Median Income by Occupancy in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Median Income by Occupancy in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied30,043 (76.5%)$99,300
Renter-Occupied9,247 (23.5%)$52,216
Average39,290 (100.0%)$86,435

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000643 (2.1%)534 (5.8%)
$5,000 to $9,999281 (0.9%)201 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $14,999422 (1.4%)726 (7.9%)
$15,000 to $19,999485 (1.6%)678 (7.3%)
$20,000 to $24,999672 (2.2%)378 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,349 (4.5%)846 (9.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,420 (8.1%)1,116 (12.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,285 (14.3%)1,676 (18.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,562 (15.2%)1,263 (13.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9996,838 (22.8%)1,207 (13.1%)
$150,000 or more8,086 (26.9%)622 (6.7%)
Total30,043 (100.0%)9,247 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,604 (5.3%)39 (0.4%)
$300 to $4992,341 (7.8%)509 (5.5%)
$500 to $7994,012 (13.4%)800 (8.6%)
$800 to $9991,601 (5.3%)1,168 (12.6%)
$1,000 to $1,4993,983 (13.3%)3,259 (35.2%)
$1,500 to $1,9996,336 (21.1%)1,816 (19.6%)
$2,000 to $2,4995,044 (16.8%)817 (8.8%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,498 (8.3%)132 (1.4%)
$3,000 or more2,624 (8.7%)57 (0.6%)
Total30,043 (100.0%)9,247 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Housing Structures in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Housing Structures in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached32,06781.6%
Single Unit, Attached8402.1%
2 Unit Apartments1,5113.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,7374.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,0892.8%
10 or more Apartments1,0392.6%
Mobile Home / Other1,0072.6%
Total39,290100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached28,123 (87.7%)3,944 (12.3%)
Single Unit, Attached505 (60.1%)335 (39.9%)
2 Unit Apartments328 (21.7%)1,183 (78.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments309 (17.8%)1,428 (82.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments70 (6.4%)1,019 (93.6%)
10 or more Apartments3 (0.3%)1,036 (99.7%)
Mobile Home / Other705 (70.0%)302 (30.0%)
Total30,043 (76.5%)9,247 (23.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room336 (1.1%)516 (5.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms2,920 (9.7%)2,884 (31.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms11,010 (36.6%)4,030 (43.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms8,983 (29.9%)1,306 (14.1%)
8 or more Rooms6,794 (22.6%)511 (5.5%)
Total30,043 (100.0%)9,247 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas22,122 (73.6%)5,840 (63.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas442 (1.5%)136 (1.5%)
Electricity1,098 (3.6%)1,818 (19.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene4,116 (13.7%)935 (10.1%)
Coal or Coke69 (0.2%)21 (0.2%)
All other Fuels2,159 (7.2%)419 (4.5%)
No Fuel Used37 (0.1%)78 (0.8%)
Total30,043 (100.0%)9,247 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Household Vehicle Usage in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle495 (1.7%)940 (10.2%)
1 Vehicle5,280 (17.6%)3,986 (43.1%)
2 Vehicles11,554 (38.5%)2,973 (32.2%)
3 or more Vehicles12,714 (42.3%)1,348 (14.6%)
Total30,043 (100.0%)9,247 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units9,84920,194
Median Property Value$254,000$317,200
Median Household Income$72,874$6,358
Monthly Housing Costs$572$2,624
Real Estate Taxes$2,611$1,630

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000627 (6.4%)211 (1.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999605 (6.1%)267 (1.3%)
$100,000 to $299,9995,000 (50.8%)8,650 (42.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9992,677 (27.2%)8,475 (42.0%)
$500,000 to $749,999718 (7.3%)2,104 (10.4%)
$750,000 to $999,999139 (1.4%)429 (2.1%)
$1,000,000 or more83 (0.8%)58 (0.3%)
Total9,849 (100.0%)20,194 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000555 (5.6%)54 (0.3%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,034 (10.5%)369 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999715 (7.3%)545 (2.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,203 (12.2%)634 (3.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,500 (15.2%)1,217 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,500 (15.2%)2,785 (13.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,614 (16.4%)3,062 (15.2%)
$150,000 or more1,728 (17.5%)5,224 (25.9%)
Total9,849 (100.0%)20,194 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x2,613 (26.5%)114,261 (565.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,592 (16.2%)5,314 (26.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,568 (15.9%)5,467 (27.1%)
4.0x or more3,972 (40.3%)3,341 (16.5%)
Total9,849 (100.0%)20,194 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,248 (12.7%)57 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4991,038 (10.5%)924 (4.6%)
$800 to $1,4995,527 (56.1%)1,108 (5.5%)
Total9,849 (100.0%)20,194 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years7,473 (87.9%)1,027 (12.1%)
6 to 18 Years18,538 (87.7%)2,596 (12.3%)
19 to 25 Years6,496 (77.0%)1,945 (23.0%)
26 to 34 Years10,163 (77.7%)2,909 (22.3%)
35 to 44 Years12,299 (85.5%)2,085 (14.5%)
45 to 54 Years10,524 (84.8%)1,889 (15.2%)
55 to 64 Years12,278 (89.5%)1,433 (10.4%)
65 to 74 Years9,413 (98.2%)169 (1.8%)
75 Years and older4,290 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total91,474 (86.7%)14,053 (13.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born7,473 (87.9%)1,027 (12.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen18,538 (87.7%)2,596 (12.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen6,496 (77.0%)1,945 (23.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0007,440 (85.9%)1,219 (14.1%)
$25,000 to $49,99910,012 (84.4%)1,856 (15.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99911,914 (83.2%)2,399 (16.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99913,707 (83.5%)2,702 (16.5%)
$100,000 and over48,021 (89.2%)5,805 (10.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 63,335 (39.2%)4,698 (55.3%)
6 to 18 Years6,441 (30.5%)13,422 (63.5%)
19 to 25 Years1,985 (23.5%)4,818 (57.1%)
25 to 34 Years3,687 (28.2%)7,325 (56.0%)
35 to 44 Years3,494 (24.3%)9,921 (69.0%)
45 to 54 Years2,320 (18.7%)8,889 (71.6%)
55 to 64 Years3,782 (27.6%)9,675 (70.6%)
65 to 74 Years9,119 (95.2%)5,823 (60.8%)
75 Years and over4,269 (99.5%)2,571 (59.9%)
Total38,432 (36.4%)67,142 (63.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11 (0.3%)16 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years728 (6.6%)405 (3.9%)
18 to 34 Years993 (8.4%)1,026 (9.4%)
35 to 64 Years3,543 (17.2%)3,072 (15.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,480 (30.7%)1,300 (27.3%)
75 Years and over1,003 (49.6%)1,136 (50.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Matanuska-Susitna Borough: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11 (0.3%)16 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years62 (0.6%)37 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years144 (1.2%)140 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years1,362 (6.6%)686 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years841 (17.4%)319 (6.7%)
75 Years and over710 (35.1%)512 (22.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Matanuska-Susitna Borough: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years99 (0.9%)156 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years239 (2.0%)343 (3.1%)
35 to 64 Years707 (3.4%)957 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years219 (4.5%)297 (6.2%)
75 Years and over210 (10.4%)262 (11.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Matanuska-Susitna Borough: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years589 (5.3%)288 (2.8%)
18 to 34 Years580 (4.9%)558 (5.1%)
35 to 64 Years944 (4.6%)989 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years262 (5.4%)306 (6.4%)
75 Years and over179 (8.8%)424 (18.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Matanuska-Susitna Borough: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years66 (0.6%)45 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years174 (1.5%)197 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,562 (7.6%)1,566 (7.9%)
65 to 74 Years753 (15.6%)876 (18.4%)
75 Years and over485 (24.0%)844 (37.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Matanuska-Susitna Borough: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years141 (1.3%)41 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years127 (1.1%)124 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years421 (2.0%)619 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years237 (4.9%)269 (5.7%)
75 Years and over181 (8.9%)443 (19.6%)

Technology Access in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Computing Device Access in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Computing Device Access in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop32,57282.9%
Smartphone36,21892.2%
Tablet25,39564.6%
No Computing Device1,3373.4%
Total39,290100.0%

Internet Access in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Internet Access in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1270.3%
Broadband Home28,49672.5%
Cellular Data Only6,29716.0%
Satellite Internet1,8064.6%
No Internet3,4998.9%
Total39,290100.0%

Matanuska-Susitna Borough Summary

Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK is a borough located in the south-central region of Alaska. It is the largest borough in the state, covering an area of 25,258 square miles. The borough is home to over 100,000 people, making it the second most populous borough in Alaska. The borough is bordered by the Chugach National Forest to the east, the Talkeetna Mountains to the south, and the Alaska Range to the west.

History

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough was established in 1964, when the Alaska Legislature passed the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Act. The act created the borough from the Matanuska and Susitna Valleys, which had previously been part of the Anchorage Borough. The Matanuska-Susitna Borough was the first borough in Alaska to be created by the state legislature.
The Matanuska-Susitna Valley has a long history of human habitation. The area was first inhabited by the Dena’ina Athabascan people, who lived in the area for thousands of years. In the early 1900s, the area was settled by homesteaders from the Lower 48 states, who were part of the Matanuska Colony. The colony was established by the federal government in 1935, as part of the New Deal. The colonists were given free land and supplies, and were encouraged to develop the area.

Geography

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough is located in south-central Alaska, and covers an area of 25,258 square miles. The borough is bordered by the Chugach National Forest to the east, the Talkeetna Mountains to the south, and the Alaska Range to the west. The borough is home to numerous rivers, lakes, and glaciers, including the Matanuska River, the Susitna River, and the Knik Glacier.
The borough is divided into two distinct regions: the Matanuska Valley and the Susitna Valley. The Matanuska Valley is located in the northern part of the borough, and is home to the cities of Palmer and Wasilla. The Susitna Valley is located in the southern part of the borough, and is home to the cities of Talkeetna and Willow.

Economy

The economy of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough is largely based on natural resources. The borough is home to numerous oil and gas fields, as well as gold, silver, and copper mines. The borough is also home to numerous timber and fishing industries.
The borough is also home to numerous agricultural operations, including dairy farms, vegetable farms, and berry farms. The borough is also home to numerous tourist attractions, including Denali National Park and the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough was 100,715. The population is largely white (83.3%), with smaller percentages of Native American (7.2%), Asian (3.2%), and African American (1.2%) residents. The median household income in the borough is $68,845, and the median home value is $219,400. The unemployment rate in the borough is 6.2%.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
Total Population of Matanuska-Susitna Borough is 108,661.
What is the Total Male Population of Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
Total Male Population of Matanuska-Susitna Borough is 56,811.
What is the Total Female Population of Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
Total Female Population of Matanuska-Susitna Borough is 51,850.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
There are 109.57 Males per 100 Females in Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
There are 91.27 Females per 100 Males in Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
What is the Median Population Age in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
Median Population Age in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is 36.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Average Family Size in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Average Household Size in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
Per Capita income in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is $39,201.
What is the Median Family Income in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
Median Family Income in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is $100,753.
What is the Median Household income in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
Median Household Income in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is $86,435.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
Income or Wage Gap in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is 32.8%.
Women in Matanuska-Susitna Borough earn 67.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
Family Income Deficit in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is $11,572.
Families that are below poverty line in Matanuska-Susitna Borough earn $11,572 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
Inequality or Gini Index in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
There are 50,375 People in the Labor Forcein in Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
60.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
Unemployment Rate in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is 7.0%.