Meadow Lakes is a CDP located in Matanuska-Susitna Borough Alaska. Meadow Lakes has a 2024 population of 8,974. Meadow Lakes is currently growing at a rate of 1.14% annually and its population has increased by 8.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,307 in 2020.
The average household income in Meadow Lakes is $95,363 with a poverty rate of 13.36%. The median age in Meadow Lakes is 36.9 years: 37.3 years for males, and 36.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Meadow Lakes was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,188 | 81.93% |
| Two or more races | 734 | 8.37% |
| Native American | 369 | 4.21% |
| Asian | 304 | 3.47% |
| Other race | 117 | 1.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.4% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 0.3% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,197 | 2.74 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Married | 1,761 | 3.34 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Non Family | 926 | 1.27 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
| Male | 269 | 2.98 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
| Female | 241 | 3.74 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
76.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 303 | 5.32% |
| Associates Degree | 684 | 12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 651 | 11.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 384 | 6.74% |
| High School Graduate | 2,157 | 37.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 77 | 1.35% |
| Some College | 1,444 | 25.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,738 | 4,480 | 874 |
| 2+ Races | 347 | 308 | 47 |
| Native American | 213 | 195 | 7 |
| Asian | 188 | 145 | 40 |
| Hispanic | 163 | 142 | 70 |
| Other Race | 70 | 69 | 18 |
| Black | 26 | 26 | 13 |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,875 | $86,000 | $53,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,184 | $0 | $80,809 |
| High School Graduate | $54,238 | $62,885 | $37,898 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $60,375 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,252 | $60,000 | $40,189 |
| Some College | $50,625 | $57,059 | $35,250 |
$54,252
Average Earnings
$60,000
Average Male
$40,189
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.86% of Meadow Lakes residents speak only English, while 4.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,945 | 868 | 12.5% |
| Multiple | 734 | 197 | 26.84% |
| Native | 360 | 69 | 19.17% |
| Hispanic | 303 | 38 | 12.54% |
| Other | 117 | 21 | 17.95% |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 100% |
13.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.72%
Male Poverty Rate
14.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Meadow Lakes is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Meadow Lakes is White, with 12.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.63% |
| High School | 17.11% |
| Some College | 7.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 36.56% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.15% |
| Female Employed | 7.93% |
| Male Employed | 6.44% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,092 | $108,782 |
| Households | $80,492 | $95,363 |
| Married Families | $105,993 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,500 | $55,368 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.7%
Male Marriage Rate
57.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
956
Number of Veterans
805
Male Veterans
151
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 301 |
| Vietnam | 251 |
| Second Gulf War | 233 |
| Korea | 27 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 280 |
| 35 to 54 | 233 |
| 65 to 74 | 216 |
| 75+ | 125 |
| 18 to 34 | 102 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 833 | 15.38% |
| Asian | 59 | 25% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 26.63% |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 11.37% |
| Black | 8 | 30.77% |
| Native American | 8 | 2.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.1%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
38.86%
Born in Meadow Lakes
96.14%
Native Born
3.86%
Foreign Born
1.28%
Non Citizen
2.59%
Naturalized
96.14% of Meadow Lakes residents were born in the United States, with 38.86% having been born in Alaska. 1.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,974 | 101 | 1.14% |
| 2023 | 8,873 | 100 | 1.14% |
| 2022 | 8,773 | 406 | 4.85% |
| 2021 | 8,367 | 60 | 0.72% |
| 2020 | 8,307 | 158 | 1.94% |
| 2019 | 8,149 | 493 | 6.44% |
| 2018 | 7,656 | -9 | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 7,665 | -29 | -0.38% |
| 2016 | 7,694 | 270 | 3.64% |
| 2015 | 7,424 | 285 | 3.99% |
| 2014 | 7,139 | 664 | 10.25% |
| 2013 | 6,475 | 70 | 1.09% |
| 2012 | 6,405 | 181 | 2.91% |
| 2011 | 6,224 | -1,346 | -17.78% |
| 2010 | 7,570 | 0 | 0% |