Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska

Total Population: 110,677

County Seat: Palmer

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Median Home Value

$319,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$90,625

Across all households

Median Age

36.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

24.3%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)76.4%
Two or More Races8.8%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native5.6%
Hispanic or Latino5.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.3%
Other Race0.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%

Under 18 Years

25.9%

65 Years and Over

13.3%

Male

52.3%

Female

47.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.8%

No Health Insurance

12.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

94.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

24.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$90,625

Mean Household Income

$111,363

Per Capita Income

$40,945

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

73.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$319,200

Median Rent

$1,258/mo

Total Housing Units

50,922

Owner-Occupied

76.6%

Renter-Occupied

23.4%

Vacancy Rate

22.1%

Married Couple Households

54.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

19.3%

Average Household Size

2.73

Broadband Internet Access

92.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

17.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 02170.