Susitna, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Susitna, Alaska had a total population of 31, the 284th largest community in Alaska. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Susitna Quick Facts
How Susitna Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30 | 31 | +3.3% |
How Susitna Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 63 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Susitna Rankings in Alaska
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Other Cities in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knik-Fairview | 19,972 | $96,437 | 9.2% | $340,200 |
| North Lakes | 10,223 | $101,679 | 7.3% | $357,600 |
| Wasilla | 9,720 | $67,234 | 17.5% | $358,400 |
| Tanaina | 9,646 | $105,536 | 8.6% | $328,500 |
| Meadow Lakes | 8,689 | $81,699 | 14.1% | $323,100 |
| Gateway | 6,845 | $137,772 | 4.5% | $446,200 |
| Palmer | 6,268 | $72,201 | 13.0% | $294,900 |
| South Lakes | 6,180 | $98,141 | 7.6% | $377,500 |
| Fishhook | 5,819 | $111,375 | 9.2% | $416,300 |
| Butte | 4,085 | $101,042 | 6.7% | $374,600 |
Cities Similar to Susitna
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manley Hot Springs | 32 | $58,125 | $110,000 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| Karluk | 33 | N/A | $120,000 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| Chase | 29 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Chignik Lagoon | 29 | $71,875 | N/A | 20.0% | 17.2% |
| Koyukuk | 29 | N/A | N/A | 37.5% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 31, Susitna's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Susitna is a small community located in Alaska, within Matanuska-Susitna Borough. The total population is 31. It ranks as the 284th most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Alaska.
Age Demographics
The median age in Susitna is 69.9 years. This is 95% higher than the state median of 35.8 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Susitna. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Susitna, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 50% higher than the state average of 66.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Susitna was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
25.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 31.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Susitna, Alaska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alaska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 326 Census-designated places in Alaska. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Susitna, Alaska?
Susitna, Alaska has a population of 31 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Susitna, AK?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Susitna — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Susitna, AK?
The ACS sample for Susitna recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Susitna, Alaska?
Susitna's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Susitna, AK?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Susitna — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Susitna, Alaska?
25.8% of adults (25+) in Susitna hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.