Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Matanuska-Susitna Borough is located in Alaska with a total population of 110,677. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 30 in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is 36.6 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is $90,625. This is 1% higher than the state median of $89,336. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% higher. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 1% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.2%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $319,200. Housing costs are 4% lower than the state median of $333,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.2%. The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 3.0%. The Asian population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 6.3%.

Education

24.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 31.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.3%.