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 Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (7.67%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (5.6%), White (Hispanic) (1.87%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.72%).

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 (4 degrees awarded in 2023).

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.

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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 9.96 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (84.6k people) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.49k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (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.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    84.6k ± 517
  2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    8.49k ± 486
  3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    6.2k ± 441
5.19%
Hispanic Population
5.75k people

In 2023, there were 9.96 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (84.6k people) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.49k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 6.2k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

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

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Philippines
    21,500 ± 3,547 people
  2. Korea
    3,560 ± 1,461 people
  3. Mexico
    3,032 ± 1,349 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alaska was Philippines, the natal country of 21,500 Alaska residents, followed by Korea with 3,560 and Mexico with 3,032.

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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 approximately the same as 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.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    4,201 ± 448
  2. Vietnam
    2,675 ± 242
  3. 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.

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Economy

The economy of Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK employs 47.3k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK were Health Care & Social Assistance (7,290 people), Construction (6,085 people), and Retail Trade (5,491 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($157,639), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($109,500), and Utilities ($100,625).

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.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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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).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 408
    Construction
  2. 177
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  3. 151
    Other Services (except Public Administration)

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $308k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  2. $294k
    Construction
  3. $169k
    Retail Trade

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alaska went to Donald J. Trump with 54.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41.4%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.68%).

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.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (54.5%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (41.4%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (1.68%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alaska went to Donald J. Trump with 54.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41.4%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.68%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alaska for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Alaska

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Lisa Murkowski
Senator from Alaska3
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 Alaska2
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.

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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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK awarded 4 degrees. The student population of Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 31 male students and 34 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK are White (3 and 75%), followed by Asian (1 and 25%), Hispanic or Latino (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 (4 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK are Biblical Studies (4 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 2023 there were 65 students enrolled in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK, 47.7% men and 52.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 49 records, of which 53.1% were women and 46.9% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Biblical Studies
Most Common
3 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK was Biblical Studies with 3 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.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Alaska Bible College
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
4 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Alaska Bible College with 4 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 2 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK, which is 1 times more than the 2 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3 degrees mean that there were 3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 1 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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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 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($730) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

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.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.662% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.558% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (170k), Some college (142k), and Bachelors Degree (99.2k).

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.

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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 higher than 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, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK with a value of $126,477, followed by Census Tract 6.01, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK and Census Tract 10.01, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK, with respective values of $105,788 and $103,500.

In 2024, 19.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator grew 0.115%.

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.

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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%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 11, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK
  2. Census Tract 6.01, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK
  3. Census Tract 10.01, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK

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

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Household Income

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$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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK is from Alaska.
0.432
2023 Wage GINI in Alaska
0.436
2022 Wage GINI in Alaska

In 2023, the income inequality in Alaska was 0.432 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.907% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Alaska was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alaska in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (72.2%)
  2. Worked At Home (10.6%)
  3. 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.

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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.

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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.

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Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 19.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator grew 0.115%.

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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.

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Children in Poverty

In 2024, 11.3% of the children was living in poverty in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 1.3%.

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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 2,050 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.3% increase from the previous year (2,004 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1954 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 303 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.1% were men and 48.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,050 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 2,050 patients per year. This represents a 2.3% increase from the previous year (2,004 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.

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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, 51.1% were men and 48.9% were women.

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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%.

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Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 41.5 in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, 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 35.2% in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 14% in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK.

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