Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK population by race
The table below shows Matanuska-Susitna Borough's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86,657 | 78.30% |
| Black or African American | 1,420 | 1.28% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6,424 | 5.80% |
| Asian | 1,915 | 1.73% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 439 | 0.40% |
| Some other race | 1,713 | 1.55% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 12,109 | 10.94% |
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Matanuska-Susitna Borough population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Matanuska-Susitna Borough has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Matanuska-Susitna Borough's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Matanuska-Susitna Borough population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 78.30% are white, 1.28% are Black or African American, 5.80% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.73% are Asian, 0.40% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.55% are some other race and 10.94% are multiracial.
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Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK population by race.
The largest racial group in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is White with a population of 86,657 (78.30% of the total population).
Matanuska-Susitna Borough 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is White with a population of 86,657 (78.30% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 12,109 (10.94% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK
By ethnicity, 5,748 (5.19% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 104,929 (94.81% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 84,590 (80.62% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Matanuska-Susitna Borough's Non-Hispanic population.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 84,590 | 80.62% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,416 | 1.35% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 6,195 | 5.90% |
| Asian alone | 1,901 | 1.81% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 407 | 0.39% |
| Some other race alone | 649 | 0.62% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 9,771 | 9.31% |
Among the Hispanic population in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 2,832 (49.27% of the total Hispanic population).
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Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Matanuska-Susitna Borough's Hispanic population.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 2,832 | 49.27% |
| Puerto Rican | 803 | 13.97% |
| Cuban | 161 | 2.80% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,952 | 33.96% |
Things to know
What percentage of Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 5.19% of Matanuska-Susitna Borough population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 2,832 (49.27% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK have?
Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK has 1,420 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.28% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK?
With 94.81% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
That being said, with a 5.80% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
What is the majority race in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK?
With a population of 86,657 (78.30% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, with 5.80% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
