Meadow Lakes CDP, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Meadow Lakes CDP is a small city located in Alaska. The total population is 8,994. It ranks as the 10th most populous out of 330 cities and towns in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Meadow Lakes CDP is 37.9 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Meadow Lakes CDP is $81,250. This is 9% lower than the state median of $89,336. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% higher. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is 23% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $305,100. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $333,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Meadow Lakes CDP is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.4%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 3.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 6.3%.

Education

17.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% 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 92.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Meadow Lakes CDP, Alaska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Alaska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 330 Census-designated places in Alaska. For official data, visit data.census.gov.