South Lakes is a CDP located in Matanuska-Susitna Borough Alaska. South Lakes has a 2024 population of 7,483. South Lakes is currently growing at a rate of 7.7% annually and its population has increased by 21.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,151 in 2020.
The average household income in South Lakes is $114,788 with a poverty rate of 10.63%. The median age in South Lakes is 33 years: 34.1 years for males, and 32.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Lakes was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,094 | 83.07% |
| Two or more races | 455 | 7.42% |
| Native American | 187 | 3.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 125 | 2.04% |
| Black or African American | 103 | 1.68% |
| Other race | 101 | 1.65% |
| Asian | 67 | 1.09% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,191 | 2.76 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Married | 998 | 3.42 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Non Family | 630 | 1.31 | 35.4 | 64.6 |
| Female | 344 | 3.33 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Male | 219 | 3.07 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
65.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 137 | 3.52% |
| Associates Degree | 510 | 13.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 687 | 17.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 218 | 5.61% |
| High School Graduate | 1,227 | 31.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32 | 0.82% |
| Some College | 1,078 | 27.72% |
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 | 3,327 | 3,188 | 813 |
| 2+ Races | 204 | 204 | 38 |
| Hispanic | 154 | 154 | 22 |
| Native American | 104 | 104 | 21 |
| Islander | 56 | 56 | 9 |
| Black | 56 | 38 | 8 |
| Other Race | 45 | 45 | 4 |
| Asian | 42 | 30 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 28.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $82,614 | $93,142 | $68,317 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,000 | $102,361 | $52,361 |
| High School Graduate | $59,229 | $58,616 | $59,611 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,308 | $96,250 | $40,337 |
| Overall | $59,007 | $79,276 | $52,336 |
| Some College | $50,647 | $61,641 | $39,940 |
$59,007
Average Earnings
$79,276
Average Male
$52,336
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.52% of South Lakes residents speak only English, while 3.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,837 | 432 | 8.93% |
| Multiple | 455 | 86 | 18.9% |
| Hispanic | 421 | 67 | 15.91% |
| Native | 187 | 51 | 27.27% |
| Black | 103 | 11 | 10.68% |
| Other | 101 | 10 | 9.9% |
10.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.65%
Male Poverty Rate
12.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Lakes is Native, with 27.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Lakes is White, with 8.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.61% |
| Some College | 6.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 14.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.73% |
| Female Employed | 5% |
| Male Employed | 2.72% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $110,673 | $127,758 |
| Households | $89,632 | $114,788 |
| Married Families | $134,926 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,567 | $73,110 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.8%
Male Marriage Rate
44.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
574
Number of Veterans
509
Male Veterans
65
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 257 |
| Second Gulf War | 216 |
| Vietnam | 146 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 199 |
| 55 to 64 | 151 |
| 65 to 74 | 147 |
| 18 to 34 | 47 |
| 75+ | 30 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 551 | 14.82% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 6.82% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 6.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.2%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
40.85%
Born in South Lakes
97.98%
Native Born
2.02%
Foreign Born
0.9%
Non Citizen
1.13%
Naturalized
97.98% of South Lakes residents were born in the United States, with 40.85% having been born in Alaska. 0.9% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,483 | 535 | 7.7% |
| 2023 | 6,948 | 534 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 6,414 | -7 | -0.11% |
| 2021 | 6,421 | 270 | 4.39% |
| 2020 | 6,151 | 0 | 0% |