Willow is a CDP located in Matanuska-Susitna Borough Alaska. Willow has a 2024 population of 1,927. Willow is currently declining at a rate of -0.67% annually and its population has decreased by -1.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,956 in 2020.
The average household income in Willow is $82,747 with a poverty rate of 14.29%. The median age in Willow is 46.2 years: 47.6 years for males, and 44.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Willow was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,689 | 86.53% |
| Two or more races | 158 | 8.09% |
| Native American | 95 | 4.87% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.51% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 845 | 2.3 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Married | 428 | 2.91 | 96.7 | 3.3 |
| Non Family | 345 | 1.18 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Female | 41 | 4.59 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Male | 31 | 3.45 | 100 | 0 |
3
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
88.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 78 | 5.59% |
| Associates Degree | 131 | 9.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 212 | 15.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 91 | 6.52% |
| High School Graduate | 435 | 31.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46 | 3.3% |
| Some College | 402 | 28.82% |
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 | 1,186 | 1,096 | 268 |
| 2+ Races | 97 | 97 | 17 |
| Native American | 73 | 48 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 29 | 20 | 8 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,417 | $76,250 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $50,833 | $62,500 | $43,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,042 | $0 | $30,938 |
| Overall | $46,700 | $63,026 | $41,042 |
| Some College | $51,333 | $63,359 | $45,417 |
$46,700
Average Earnings
$63,026
Average Male
$41,042
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.88% of Willow residents speak only English, while 8.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,660 | 240 | 14.46% |
| Multiple | 158 | 20 | 12.66% |
| Native | 95 | 19 | 20% |
14.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.1%
Male Poverty Rate
15.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Willow is Native, with 20% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Willow is Multiple, with 12.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 16.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.68% |
| High School | 8.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 71.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 68.42% |
| Female Employed | 8.8% |
| Male Employed | 2.93% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,341 | $99,443 |
| Households | $71,536 | $82,747 |
| Married Families | $101,786 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,359 | $57,250 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.9%
Male Marriage Rate
58.0%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
209
Number of Veterans
191
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 69 |
| First Gulf War | 59 |
| Second Gulf War | 34 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 57 |
| 55 to 64 | 54 |
| 35 to 54 | 53 |
| 75+ | 45 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 179 | 13.91% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 20.62% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 37.93% |
| Native American | 10 | 12.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.4%
Labor Force Participation
41.8%
Employment Rate
7.9%
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
38.83%
Born in Willow
97.18%
Native Born
2.82%
Foreign Born
1.38%
Non Citizen
1.43%
Naturalized
97.18% of Willow residents were born in the United States, with 38.83% having been born in Alaska. 1.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,927 | -13 | -0.67% |
| 2023 | 1,940 | -12 | -0.61% |
| 2022 | 1,952 | -13 | -0.66% |
| 2021 | 1,965 | 9 | 0.46% |
| 2020 | 1,956 | -31 | -1.56% |
| 2019 | 1,987 | -139 | -6.54% |
| 2018 | 2,126 | 5 | 0.24% |
| 2017 | 2,121 | 40 | 1.92% |
| 2016 | 2,081 | -4 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 2,085 | 141 | 7.25% |
| 2014 | 1,944 | 98 | 5.31% |
| 2013 | 1,846 | -173 | -8.57% |
| 2012 | 2,019 | 200 | 11% |
| 2011 | 1,819 | -283 | -13.46% |
| 2010 | 2,102 | 0 | 0% |