Population 112,988 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Household size in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
| Period | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.85 | 2.79 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.97 | 2.88 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.33 | 2.91 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.80 | 2.72 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Matanuska-Susitna Borough holds 2.80 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.85, in line with the national trend. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
| Period | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.3 | 35.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.6 | 35.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.9 | 35.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.5 | 37.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Matanuska-Susitna Borough is 37.5 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The picture is much the same across Alaska. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.3, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
| Period | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Matanuska-Susitna Borough (10.4%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Renters in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
| Period | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.8% | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 36.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.9% | 35.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 33.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Matanuska-Susitna Borough is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.0 points, mirroring the country. Only one other Alaska county has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
| Period | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 15.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +1.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.6% of the housing in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
| Period | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +5 | +6 |
Matanuska-Susitna Borough has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1998, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Matanuska-Susitna Borough has the newest homes of any Alaska county.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
| Period | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $958 | $1,067 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,132 | $1,192 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,177 | $1,322 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,462 | $1,518 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$503 | +$451 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Matanuska-Susitna Borough costs $1,462 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $503 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.5% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Bachelor's degrees in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
| Period | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 26.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 29.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.1% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +4.9 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Matanuska-Susitna Borough have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 24.1%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 3.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
| Period | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.8% | 90.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.6% | 91.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.8% | 92.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.0% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is above the national rate: 94.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Alaska. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.2 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
| Period | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 6.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is close to the national rate: 5.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Matanuska-Susitna Borough compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 2.80 | 37.5 | 10.4% | 22.8% | 15.6% | 1998 | $1,462 | 24.1% | 94.0% | 5.8% |
| Anchorage Municipality | 2.70 | 36.6 | 12.0% | 36.1% | 10.3% | 1983 | $1,728 | 38.5% | 93.9% | 4.6% |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | 2.43 | 42.2 | 8.1% | 23.0% | 23.2% | 1991 | $1,228 | 29.8% | 94.8% | 7.0% |
| Chugach Census Area | 2.26 | 39.2 | 7.3% | 36.2% | 26.1% | 1979 | $1,481 | 33.1% | 96.4% | 9.5% |
| Copper River Census Area | 2.18 | 48.5 | 8.6% | 31.5% | 46.9% | 1986 | $1,100 | 23.7% | 90.8% | 4.5% |
| Denali Borough | 2.12 | 43.4 | 2.1% | 35.0% | 56.6% | 1989 | $898 | 26.1% | 92.8% | 1.0% |
| Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | 2.49 | 39.3 | 8.7% | 25.3% | 27.5% | 1990 | $1,369 | 22.2% | 93.8% | 5.8% |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 2.61 | 35.5 | 8.1% | 38.3% | 13.7% | 1986 | $1,489 | 32.4% | 94.9% | 5.4% |
| Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 2.06 | 38.3 | 19.2% | 30.1% | 37.3% | 1984 | $1,009 | 16.1% | 87.6% | 6.4% |
| Kodiak Island Borough | 2.61 | 36.8 | 9.7% | 38.9% | 15.3% | 1985 | $1,810 | 30.4% | 94.3% | 3.9% |
| Lake and Peninsula Borough | 2.50 | 33.7 | 19.8% | 34.6% | 75.7% | 1986 | $936 | 16.3% | 92.1% | 8.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Albemarle County, VA · Yamhill County, OR · Windham County, CT · Wayne County, OH · Douglas County, OR · Delaware County, IN · Craighead County, AR · Cowlitz County, WA · Cass County, MO · Calhoun County, AL
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Matanuska-Susitna Borough. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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