Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK

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2021 Population

165,518

0.392% 1-year decline

US Senator

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Party

US Senator

Dan Sullivan

Republican Party

US Representative

Mary Peltola

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

37.6

1.35% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

11.1%

0.461% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$75,842

4.05% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$259,800

2.81% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

65,682

3.22% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK had a population of 166k people with a median age of 37.6 and a median household income of $75,842. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK declined from 166,169 to 165,518, a −0.392% decrease and its median household income grew from $72,891 to $75,842, a 4.05% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.79%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (6.52%), White (Hispanic) (2.57%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.71%).

6.56% of the households in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.8% of the residents in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK are Alaska Vocational Technical Center (90 degrees awarded in 2021), Alaska Christian College (11 degrees), and Alaska Bible College (5 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK was $259,800, and the homeownership rate was 76.6%.

Most people in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK was 2 cars per household.

Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK borders Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK, Anchorage Municipality (South) PUMA, AK, Greater Fairbanks, Greater Juneau, Ketchikan Gateway Borough & Road-Connected Alaska PUMA, AK, and Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK.

United States Alaska

Population & Diversity

Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK is home to a population of 166k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.46% of Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK residents were born outside of the country (5.73k people).

In 2021, there were 11.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (129k people) in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.2k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 10.8k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK are Spanish (3,035 households), Russian (1,649 households), and Other Native Languages of North America (1,190 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

79,001

Women

47.7%

86,447

Men

52.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 165,448 inhabitants, with 52.3% men, and 47.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.8%

2021 Citizenship

98.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.8% of Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK

White (Non-Hispanic)
129k ± 490
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
11.2k ± 630
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
10.8k ± 533

5.03%

Hispanic Population

8.32k people

5.03% of the people in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK are hispanic (8.32k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
1,289 ± 878 people
Canada
462 ± 527 people
Mexico
448 ± 519 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK was Philippines, the natal country of 1,289 Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK residents, followed by Canada with 462 and Mexico with 448.

Foreign-Born Population

3.46%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.73k people

3.28%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.45k people

As of 2021, 3.46% of Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK residents (5.73k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK was 3.28%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,035 households (1.96%)
Russian
1,649 households (1.06%)
Other Native Languages of North America
1,190 households (0.768%)

6.56% of the households in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK was Spanish. 1.96% of the households in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
4,812 ± 402
Vietnam
4,635 ± 378
Gulf War (1990s)
2,664 ± 282

Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.04 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK employs 65.7k people. The largest industries in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK are Construction (6,546 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,503 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,190 people), and the highest paying industries are Oil & gas extraction ($149,780), Air transportation ($143,030), and Support activities for mining ($124,796).

Males in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK have an average income that is 1.45 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,761. The income inequality in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK (measured using the Gini index) is 0.418, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,275

Women

46%

34,356

Men

54%

The workforce of Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK in 2020 was 63,631 people, with 46% woman, and 54% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK.

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Occupations

65.7k

2021 Value

3.22%

1 Year growth

± 3.22%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK grew at a rate of 3.22%, from 63.6k employees to 65.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK, are Other managers (2,161 people), Registered nurses (2,143 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,777 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alaska (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

65.7k

2021 Value

3.22%

1 Year growth

± 3.22%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK grew at a rate of 3.22%, from 63.6k employees to 65.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK, are Construction (6,546 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,503 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,190 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK, though some of these residents may live in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$56,953

Median earning men ± $1,649

$38,501

Median earning women ± $903

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($93,561), Information ($86,979), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($74,975).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($66,250), Public Administration ($56,285), and Construction ($53,483).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Alaska. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alaska.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alaska to other states, or from other states to Alaska.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Alaska product (by dollars) was Electronics with $11B, followed by Crude petroleum ($7.58B) and Meat/seafood ($4.53B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alaska products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$43.1B

2020 Value in Alaska

$68.3B

Projected 2050 Value in Alaska

58.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alaska trade was $43.1B. This is expected to increase 58.3% to $68.3B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alaska trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alaska to other states, or from other states to Alaska.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$8.09B
Texas
$3.13B
Washington
$2.85B

In 2020, the top outbound Alaska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $8.09B, followed by Texas with $3.13B and Washington and $2.85B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alaska shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alaska went to Donald J. Trump with 52.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.47%).

Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan are the senators currently representing the state of Alaska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK is currently represented by Mary Peltola in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK. Showing the available data for Alaska.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.47%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alaska went to Donald J. Trump with 52.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.47%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alaska for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alaska

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Lisa Murkowski

Senator from Alaska

Assumed office on December 20, 2002
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of her father Frank Murkowski, who was elected List of governors of Alaska|Governor of Alaska.

Dan Sullivan

Senator from Alaska

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan are the senators currently representing Alaska.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alaska over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK

Mary Peltola

Alaska at-large Representative

Democratic Party

Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK is currently represented by Mary Peltola (Democratic Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK awarded 106 degrees. The student population of Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 254 male students and 127 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK are White (58 and 54.7%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (22 and 20.8%), Two or More Races (14 and 13.2%), and Unknown (5 and 4.72%).

The largest universities in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK by number of degrees awarded are Alaska Vocational Technical Center (90 and 84.9%), Alaska Christian College (11 and 10.4%), and Alaska Bible College (5 and 4.72%).

The most popular majors in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK are Welding Technology (19 and 17.9%), Diesel Mechanics Technology (17 and 16%), and General Administrative Assistant & Secretarial Science (11 and 10.4%).

The median tuition cost in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK for private four year colleges is $10,200.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 381 students enrolled in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK, 66.7% men and 33.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 169 records, of which 23.7% were women and 76.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Diesel Mechanics Technology
17 degrees awarded
General Administrative Assistant & Secretarial Science
11 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
19 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK was Diesel Mechanics Technology with 17 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Alaska Vocational Technical Center
90 degrees awarded
Alaska Christian College
11 degrees awarded
Alaska Bible College
5 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Alaska Vocational Technical Center with 90 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 77 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK, which is 2.66 times more than the 29 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 58 degrees mean that there were 2.64 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 22 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($10,200) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($700) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.406% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.296% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (41.1k), Some college (33k), and Bachelors Degree (20.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK was $259,800 in 2021, which is 1.06 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $252,700 to $259,800, a 2.81% increase. The homeownership rate in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK is 76.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK have an average commute time of 30.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK is $75,842. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK was Anchorage Municipality (South) PUMA, AK with a value of $95,554, followed by Greater Fairbanks, Greater Juneau, Ketchikan Gateway Borough & Road-Connected Alaska PUMA, AK and Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK, with respective values of $79,610 and $78,257.

Housing

Property

$259,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,385

$46,594

Median Property Taxes

±$1,150

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.6%

Homeownership

2021

71.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 76.6% of the housing units in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK was Anchorage Municipality (South) PUMA, AK with a value of $95,554, followed by Greater Fairbanks, Greater Juneau, Ketchikan Gateway Borough & Road-Connected Alaska PUMA, AK and Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK, with respective values of $79,610 and $78,257.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$75,842

Median Household Income

± $1,648

60.8k

Number of Households

± 1,405

In 2021, the median household income of the 60.8k households in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK grew to $75,842 from the previous year's value of $72,891.

The following chart displays the households in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.418

2021 Wage GINI in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK

0.422

2020 Wage GINI in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK

In 2021, the income inequality in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK was 0.418 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.908% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (72.3%)
Carpooled (9.56%)
Worked At Home (8.54%)

In 2021, 72.3% of workers in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.56%) and those who worked at home (8.54%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

30.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK have a longer commute time (30.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.49% of the workforce in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK (18k out of 162k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK is White, followed by Native American and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

86.7% of the population of Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK has health coverage, with 40.4% on employee plans, 18.6% on Medicaid, 10.1% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 4.3% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Alaska see 1025 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.12% decrease from the previous year (1069 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 983 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 161 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alaska.

1,025 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alaska

Primary care physicians in Alaska see an average of 1,025 patients per year. This represents a 4.12% decrease from the previous year (1,069 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Alaska in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.9% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.6% were men and 48.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13.3%

Uninsured

40.4%

Employer Coverage

18.6%

Medicaid

10.1%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

4.3%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK declined by 5.2% from 14.1% to 13.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.