Population 10,780 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Tanaina
Household size in Tanaina
| Period | Tanaina | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.11 | 2.79 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.38 | 2.88 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.65 | 2.91 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.02 | 2.72 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Tanaina are large by national standards, averaging 3.02 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has edged down from 3.11 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Tanaina
| Period | Tanaina | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.5 | 35.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.4 | 35.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.2 | 35.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.8 | 37.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.8, Tanaina is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 30.5 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the southwest.
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 Tanaina
| Period | Tanaina | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Tanaina than nationally: 14.0%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Alaska city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Tanaina
Renters in Tanaina
| Period | Tanaina | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.7% | 36.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.6% | 35.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.1% | 33.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | −2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.1% of households in Tanaina rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 24.0% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the east. The renter share is up 5.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Tanaina
| Period | Tanaina | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 15.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +1.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Tanaina than nationally: 6.3%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Only one other Alaska city with 5,000+ people has a lower vacancy rate.
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 Tanaina
| Period | Tanaina | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Tanaina is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1996, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southeast.
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 Tanaina
| Period | Tanaina | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,091 | $1,067 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,303 | $1,192 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,219 | $1,322 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,451 | $1,518 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$360 | +$451 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Tanaina costs $1,451 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $360 a month from 2006–10, a 33% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the south.
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 Tanaina
Bachelor's degrees in Tanaina
| Period | Tanaina | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 26.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.4% | 29.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +4.9 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Tanaina: 22.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Tanaina has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Alaska cities.
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 Tanaina
| Period | Tanaina | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.5% | 90.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.8% | 91.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.8% | 92.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.9% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Tanaina is above the national rate: 92.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Alaska. Among the 25 Alaska cities with 5,000+ people, though, only two have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Tanaina
| Period | Tanaina | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 6.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.8%, unemployment in Tanaina is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Tanaina compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanaina | 3.02 | 33.8 | 14.0% | 23.1% | 6.3% | 1996 | $1,451 | 22.7% | 92.9% | 5.8% |
| Wasilla | 2.70 | 36.5 | 10.8% | 38.3% | 8.0% | 1997 | $1,392 | 24.4% | 95.8% | 6.3% |
| Lakes | 2.91 | 37.3 | 10.6% | 20.2% | 8.1% | 1993 | $1,680 | 25.2% | 95.4% | 7.2% |
| Meadow Lakes | 2.78 | 37.1 | 13.6% | 23.0% | 18.7% | 1996 | $1,453 | 17.6% | 92.0% | 6.1% |
| Gateway | 3.12 | 34.5 | 9.2% | 17.5% | 6.7% | 2001 | $1,614 | 34.9% | 95.3% | 4.3% |
| Knik-Fairview | 3.04 | 33.1 | 10.7% | 15.3% | 9.6% | 2003 | $1,658 | 21.5% | 94.1% | 4.9% |
| Palmer | 2.77 | 38.3 | 9.6% | 20.4% | 8.2% | 1997 | $1,521 | 31.8% | 95.0% | 5.4% |
| Buffalo Soapstone | 2.63 | 44.4 | 5.0% | 12.9% | 10.4% | 2000 | $1,450 | 34.3% | 94.6% | 5.5% |
| Houston | 2.59 | 41.7 | 11.0% | 18.1% | 36.2% | 1996 | $1,246 | 17.5% | 93.2% | 9.6% |
| Knik | 2.60 | 39.4 | 6.9% | 22.7% | 26.6% | 1995 | $1,074 | 8.5% | 85.5% | 3.1% |
| Chugiak | 2.43 | 45.0 | 3.8% | 14.8% | 13.1% | 1988 | $1,294 | 47.6% | 95.3% | 3.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 Tanaina. 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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