Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK

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2023 Population

110,677

1.86% 1-year growth

US Senator

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Party

US Senator

Dan Sullivan

Republican Party

US Representative

Nick Begich III

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

36.6

0.826% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

10.3%

0.858% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$90,625

4.85% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$319,200

7.51% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

47,314

3.31% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK had a population of 111k people with a median age of 36.6 and a median household income of $90,625. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK grew from 108,661 to 110,677, a 1.86% increase and its median household income grew from $86,435 to $90,625, a 4.85% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (8.83%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (5.6%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.11%), and White (Hispanic) (1.87%).

None of the households in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99% of the residents in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK are Alaska Bible College (6 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK was $319,200, and the homeownership rate was 76.6%.

Most people in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK was 2 cars per household.

Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK borders Anchorage Municipality, AK, Bethel Census Area, AK, Denali Borough, AK, Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK, Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK, and Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK.

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Population & Diversity

Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK is home to a population of 111k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.15% of Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK residents were born outside of the country (3.48k people).

In 2023, there were 8.66 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (84.6k people) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.77k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 6.2k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%

2023 Citizenship

98.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99% of Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK

White (Non-Hispanic)
84.6k ± 517
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
9.77k ± 660
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
6.2k ± 441

5.19%

Hispanic Population

5.75k people

5.19% of the people in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK are hispanic (5.75k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Alaska.

Most Common Origin

Philippines
20,850 ± 3,494 people
Korea
3,574 ± 1,464 people
Mexico
3,318 ± 1,411 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alaska was Philippines, the natal country of 20,850 Alaska residents, followed by Korea with 3,574 and Mexico with 3,318.

Foreign-Born Population

3.15%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.48k people

3.51%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.81k people

As of 2023, 3.15% of Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK residents (3.48k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK was 3.51%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
4,201 ± 448
Vietnam
2,675 ± 242
Gulf War (1990s)
1,921 ± 242

Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.57 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK employs 47.3k people. The largest industries in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,290 people), Construction (6,085 people), and Retail Trade (5,491 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($157,639), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($109,500), and Utilities ($100,625).

Males in Alaska have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $65,037. The income inequality in Alaska (measured using the Gini index) is 0.436, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

47.3k

2023 Value

± 1,231

3.31%

1 Year growth

± 3.57%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK grew at a rate of 3.31%, from 45.8k employees to 47.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK, are Management Occupations (5,322 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (4,959 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,747 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alaska (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

47.3k

2023 Value

± 1,231

3.31%

1 Year growth

± 3.57%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK grew at a rate of 3.31%, from 45.8k employees to 47.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,290 people), Construction (6,085 people), and Retail Trade (5,491 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK, though some of these residents may live in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$65,314

Median earning men ± $2,067

$44,769

Median earning women ± $1,698

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($96,591), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($95,239), and Public Administration ($82,896).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($61,743), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,033), and Information ($58,431).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

3.6%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 317k people employed in Alaska. This represents a 3.6% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.7%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alaska.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

408
Construction
177
Health Care and Social Assistance
151
Other Services (except Public Administration)

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$308k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$294k
Construction
$169k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan are the senators currently representing the state of Alaska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK is currently represented by Nick Begich III in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alaska

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Lisa Murkowski

Senator from Alaska

Assumed office on December 20, 2002
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of her father Frank Murkowski, who was elected Governor of Alaska.

Dan Sullivan

Senator from Alaska

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan are the senators currently representing Alaska.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alaska over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK

Nick Begich III

District at-large Representative

Republican Party

Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK is currently represented by Nick Begich III (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK awarded 6 degrees. The student population of Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 23 male students and 16 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK are White (6 and 100%), followed by Asian (0 and 0%), Black or African American (0 and 0%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK by number of degrees awarded are Alaska Bible College (6 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK are Biblical Studies (6 and 100%) and Elementary Education & Teaching (0 and 0%).

The median tuition cost in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK for private four year colleges is $10,200.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 39 students enrolled in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK, 59% men and 41% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 35 records, of which 42.9% were women and 57.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Biblical Studies

Most Common

4 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK was Biblical Studies with 4 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Alaska Bible College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

6 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Alaska Bible College with 6 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 2 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK, which is 0.5 times less than the 4 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 6 degrees mean that there were Infinityk times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 0 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($10,200) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($700) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.495% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.397% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (168k), Some college (147k), and Bachelors Degree (98.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK was $319,200 in 2023, which is 1.05 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $296,900 to $319,200, a 7.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK is 76.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK have an average commute time of 34.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK is $90,625. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK was Census Tract 11 with a value of $126,477, followed by Census Tract 6.01 and Census Tract 10.01, with respective values of $105,788 and $103,500.

In 2023, 20% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.506%.

Housing

Property

$319,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,903

$30,411

Median Property Taxes

±$852

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.6%

Homeownership

2023

71.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 76.6% of the housing units in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 11
Census Tract 6.01
Census Tract 10.01

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK was Census Tract 11 with a value of $126,477, followed by Census Tract 6.01 and Census Tract 10.01, with respective values of $105,788 and $103,500.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$90,625

Median Household Income

± $2,552

39.7k

Number of Households

± 1,091

In 2023, the median household income of the 39.7k households in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK grew to $90,625 from the previous year's value of $86,435.

The following chart displays the households in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK is from Alaska.

0.436

2022 Wage GINI in Alaska

0.437

2021 Wage GINI in Alaska

In 2022, the income inequality in Alaska was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.308% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Alaska was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alaska in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alaska across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (72.2%)
Worked At Home (10.6%)
Carpooled (9.55%)

In 2023, 72.2% of workers in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.6%) and those who carpooled to work (9.55%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

34.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK have a longer commute time (34.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 6.02% of the workforce in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 20% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.506%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK (11.1k out of 108k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK is White, followed by Two Or More and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 11.6% of the children was living in poverty in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87.8% of the population of Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK has health coverage, with 40.7% on employee plans, 18.1% on Medicaid, 9.14% on Medicare, 14.6% on non-group plans, and 5.28% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK see 2004 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.78% increase from the previous year (1969 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2012 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 342 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.5% were men and 48.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,004 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK

Primary care physicians in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK see an average of 2,004 patients per year. This represents a 1.78% increase from the previous year (1,969 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.9% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.5% were men and 48.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.2%

Uninsured

40.7%

Employer Coverage

18.1%

Medicaid

9.14%

Medicare

14.6%

Non-Group

5.28%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK declined by 8.24% from 13.3% to 12.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 39 in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34% in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK.