Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK

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2019 Population

163,833

1.33% 1-year growth

US Senator

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Party

US Senator

Dan Sullivan

Republican Party

US Representative

Don Young

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

0.817% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

10.9%

0.0171% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$71,691

0.178% 1-year decline

2019 Median Property Value

$246,400

1.9% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

64,435

0.317% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK had a population of 164k people with a median age of 37 and a median household income of $71,691. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK grew from 161,684 to 163,833, a 1.33% increase and its median household income declined from $71,819 to $71,691, a −0.178% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.5%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (6.64%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.32%), White (Hispanic) (3.26%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.44%). 6.89% of the households in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98.6% of the residents in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK are Alaska Vocational Technical Center (162 degrees awarded in 2019), Alaska Christian College (10 degrees), and Alaska Bible College (6 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK was $246,400, and the homeownership rate was 75.3%. Most people in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK was 2 cars per household.

Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK borders Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK, Anchorage Municipality (South) PUMA, AK, Greater Fairbanks, Greater Juneau, Ketchikan Gateway Borough & Road-Connected Alaska PUMA, AK, and Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK.

United States Alaska

Diversity

Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK is home to a population of 164k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2019, 5.25% of Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK residents were born outside of the country (8.6k people).

In 2019, there were 12 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (130k people) in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.9k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 10.4k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK are Spanish (3,373 speakers), Russian (1,817 speakers), and Other Native Languages of North America (1,290 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK

White (Non-Hispanic)
130k ± 458
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
10.9k ± 457
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
10.4k ± 616

4.65%

Hispanic Population

7.63k people

4.65% of the people in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK are hispanic (7.63k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
3,373 speakers (2.21%)
Russian
1,817 speakers (1.19%)
Other Native Languages of North America
1,290 speakers (0.845%)

6.89% of Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK was Spanish. 2.21% of the overall population of Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK are native Spanish speakers. 1.19% speak Russian and 0.845% speak Other Native Languages of North America, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

5.25%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

8.6k people

3.43%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

5.54k people

As of 2019, 5.25% of Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK residents (8.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK was 3.43%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2

In 2019, the median age of all people in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK was 37. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 36, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 49. But people in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK residents was 37.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
855 ± 716 people
Mexico
490 ± 543 people
Canada
382 ± 479 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK was Philippines, the natal country of 855 Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK residents, followed by Mexico with 490 and Canada with 382.

Citizenship

98.6%

2019 Citizenship

98.5%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.6% of Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,058 ± 286
Gulf War (2001-)
4,039 ± 380
Gulf War (1990s)
2,631 ± 336

Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.25 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Alaska. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Alaska, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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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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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Alaska. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Alaska across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK is $71,691. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK was Anchorage Municipality (South) PUMA, AK with a value of $93,062, followed by Greater Fairbanks, Greater Juneau, Ketchikan Gateway Borough & Road-Connected Alaska PUMA, AK and Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK, with respective values of $75,594 and $70,661.

Males in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK have an average income that is 1.46 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,369. The income inequality in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK (measured using the Gini index) is 0.431, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK employs 64.4k people. The largest industries in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK are Construction (5,671 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,777 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,676 people), and the highest paying industries are Oil & gas extraction ($159,860), Air transportation ($138,442), and Petroleum refining ($136,333).

Wages

Median Household Income

$71,691

2019 value

± $1,835

−0.178%

1 Year Growth

± 3.39%

Households in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK have a median annual income of $71,691, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $71,819 in 2018, which represents a −0.178% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$72,274

Average Male Salary in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK

± $7,963

$49,369

Average Female Salary in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK

± $5,482

In 2019, full-time male employees in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK made 1.46 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK

White
$55,661 ± $5,234
American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$51,462 ± $47,732
Black
$51,228 ± $44,427

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK workers was White. These workers were paid 1.08 times more than American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.431

2019 Wage GINI in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK

0.435

2018 Wage GINI in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK

In 2019, the income inequality in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK was 0.431 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.87% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK was Anchorage Municipality (South) PUMA, AK with a value of $93,062, followed by Greater Fairbanks, Greater Juneau, Ketchikan Gateway Borough & Road-Connected Alaska PUMA, AK and Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK, with respective values of $75,594 and $70,661.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

10.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK (17.5k out of 160k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
13,830 ± 694
Native American
1,648 ± 218
Two Or More
1,381 ± 204

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

64.4k

2019 Value

−0.317%

1 Year decline

± −0.317%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK declined at a rate of −0.317%, from 64.6k employees to 64.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,027 people), Registered nurses (1,692 people), and Other managers (1,535 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK, by number of employees, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,027 people), Registered nurses (1,692 people), and Other managers (1,535 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK has an unusually high number of residents working as Fishing and hunting workers (36.3 times higher than expected), Derrick, rotary drill, & service unit operators, & roustabouts, oil, gas, & mining (17.2 times), and Ship & boat captains & operators (14 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK, by average salary, are Mining machine operators ($257,608), Physicians ($204,396), and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers ($178,658).

Industries

Employment by Industries

64.4k

2019 Value

−0.317%

1 Year decline

± −0.317%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK declined at a rate of −0.317%, from 64.6k employees to 64.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK, are Construction (5,671 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,777 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,676 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK, though some of these residents may live in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK, by number of employees, are Construction (5,671 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,777 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,676 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK has an unusually high number of Fishing, hunting & trapping (36.8 times higher than expected), Scenic & sightseeing transportation (13.2 times), and Support activities for mining (11.6 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK, by average salary, are Oil & gas extraction ($159,860), Air transportation ($138,442), and Petroleum refining ($136,333).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alaska to other states, or from other states to Alaska.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Alaska product (by dollars) was Crude petroleum with $26.3B, followed by Electronics ($15B) and Gasoline ($5.55B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alaska products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$72.6B

2018 Value in Alaska

$144B

Projected 2045 Value in Alaska

98.8% growth

In 2018, total outbound Alaska trade was $72.6B. This is expected to increase 98.8% to $144B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alaska trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alaska to other states, or from other states to Alaska.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$16.8B
Washington
$5.3B
Texas
$3.2B

In 2018, the top outbound Alaska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $16.8B, followed by Washington with $5.3B and Texas and $3.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alaska shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Alaska went to Donald J. Trump with 51.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (36.6%), followed by Gary Johnson (5.88%). The most partisan county was N/A with N/A% of the vote going to N/A running for the N/A Party.

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 & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK is currently represented by Don Young in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK. Showing the available data for Alaska.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.3%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (36.6%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (5.88%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Alaska went to Donald J. Trump with 51.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (36.6%), followed by Gary Johnson (5.88%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alaska for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Alaska.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Alaska

51.3% for the Republican Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Alaska was N/A with N/A% of the vote going to N/A running for the N/A Party.

The following map shows the counties in Alaska colored by their party leaning.

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 had become List of Governors of Alaska|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 Representatives from Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK

Don Young

Alaska at-large Representative

Republican Party

Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK is currently represented by Don Young (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 & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK awarded 178 degrees. The student population of Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK is skewed towards men, with 587 male students and 179 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK are White (88 and 49.4%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (50 and 28.1%), Two or More Races (19 and 10.7%), and Unknown (11 and 6.18%).

The largest universities in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK by number of degrees awarded are Alaska Vocational Technical Center (162 and 91%), Alaska Christian College (10 and 5.62%), and Alaska Bible College (6 and 3.37%).

The most popular majors in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK are Diesel Mechanics Technology (26 and 14.6%), Welding Technology (26 and 14.6%), and Information Science (21 and 11.8%).

The median tuition cost in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK for private four year colleges is $9,000.

Concentrations

Most Common

Welding Technology
26 degree-majorss awarded
Information Science
21 degree-majorss awarded
Diesel Mechanics Technology
26 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK was Welding Technology with 26 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Alaska Vocational Technical Center
162 degrees awarded
Alaska Christian College
10 degrees awarded
Alaska Bible College
6 degrees awarded

$9,000

Median Private

In 2019, the Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK institution with the largest number of graduating students was Alaska Vocational Technical Center with 162 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

129

Degrees Awarded to Men

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 129 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK, which is 2.63 times more than the 49 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
88 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
50 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
19 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK was White students. These 88 degrees mean that there were 1.76 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 50 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK was $246,400 in 2019, which is 1.02 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $241,800 to $246,400, a 1.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK is 75.3%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK have an average commute time of 27.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$246,400

2019 Median

± $2,977

$241,800

2018 Median

± $2,753

In 2019, the median property value in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK grew to to $246,400 from the previous year's value of $241,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

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

$71,691

Median Household Income

± $1,835

52.8k

Number of Households

± 1,085

In 2019, the median household income of the 52.8k households in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK declined from $71,691 from the previous year's value of $71,819.

The following chart displays the households in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, 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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

75.3%

2019 Homeownership

75.4%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 75.3% of the housing units in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

27.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK have a longer commute time (27.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 5.04% of the workforce in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (72.2%)
Carpooled (10.4%)
Worked At Home (6.95%)

In 2019, 72.2% of workers in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (6.95%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, 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 & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

84.8% of the population of Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK has health coverage, with 40.8% on employee plans, 17.8% on Medicaid, 8.89% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 3.98% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Alaska was $11,064 in 2014. This is a 6.1% increase from the previous year ($10,428).

Primary care physicians in Alaska see 1069 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.73% decrease from the previous year (1099 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 978 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 200 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Wrangell City and Borough has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.7%). Additionally, Aleutians East Borough has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (51.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alaska.

1,069 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alaska

Primary care physicians in Alaska see an average of 1,069 patients per year. This represents a 2.73% decrease from the previous year (1,099 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Alaska in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alaska.

$11,064

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Alaska

$5,958

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,001

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,288

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Alaska (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 6.1%, from $10,428 to $11,064.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

15.2%

Uninsured

40.8%

Employer Coverage

17.8%

Medicaid

8.89%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

3.98%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK declined by 4.4% from 15.9% to 15.2%.

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