Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
County
Overview
- County Name
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough
- State
- Alaska
- FIPS Code
- 02170
- State FIPS
- 02
- County FIPS
- 170
Geography
- Land Area
- 24707.33 sq mi
- Water Area
- 560.33 sq mi
- Total Area
- 25267.66 sq mi
- Latitude
- 62.265626
- Longitude
- -149.503993
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 111,888
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 82,925
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 105,947 | 94.7% |
| Hispanic | 5,936 | 5.3% |
| White | 87,131 | 77.9% |
| Black | 1,298 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 1,626 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6,180 | 5.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 405 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1,733 | 1.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 79,260 | 95.6% |
| Hispanic | 3,669 | 4.4% |
| White | 66,934 | 80.7% |
| Black | 1,414 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 1,728 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8,251 | 9.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 312 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 631 | 0.8% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 112,988
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $94,875
- Poverty Rate
- 9.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 11,067
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 87,162 | 77.1% |
| Black | 1,308 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 1,885 | 1.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 76,666
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,771 | 6.2% |
| Republican | 25,047 | 32.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 10,042 | 13.1% |
| Other | 33,438 | 43.6% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 39,531 | 51.6% |
| Female | 37,134 | 48.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 62,563 | 81.6% |
| Hispanic | 2,660 | 3.5% |
| Black | 140 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 848 | 1.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 38,812
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 32,565 | 52.1% |
| Hispanic | 958 | 36.0% |
| Black | 48 | 34.3% |
| Asian | 320 | 37.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 19,499 | 49.3% |
| Female | 19,312 | 52.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 19,997 (26.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 18,268 (24.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 51,170
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $347,702
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,395
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 70.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 11.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.