Matanuska-Susitna, AK County is a beautiful area located in the southern region of Alaska. With a population of 106,807 and a population density of 4.46 people per square mile, the county offers plenty of opportunities for year-round outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, and snowmobiling. The local businesses range from automotive repair shops to grocery stores and health care centers to hardware stores. Demographic organizations that serve Matanuska-Susitna include local non-profits such as Alaska Children’s Trust and Food Bank of Alaska. Local sports teams include the Wasilla Warriors High School football team and the North Pole Nanooks hockey team. In addition to outdoor recreation and sporting events, Matanuska-Susitna also hosts many special events throughout the year including music festivals and art shows.
The population in Matanuska-Susitna Borough County is 106,807. There are 4 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Matanuska-Susitna Borough County is 35.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Matanuska-Susitna Borough County is 3.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Matanuska-Susitna Borough County
- 56.4% are married
- 12.5% are divorced
- 37.1% are married with children
- 14.3% have children, but are single
Race in Matanuska-Susitna Borough County
- 79.9% are White
- 1.0% are Black
- 1.3% are Asian
- 5.0% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 4.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 7.8% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander