Demographics & People — Meadow Lakes, Alaska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,994 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,000 |
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| Median Age | 38.1 |
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| Total Households | 3,226 |
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| Family Households | 2,338 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.79 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1349 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,329 |
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| Black or African American | 14 |
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| Asian | 245 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 303 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,574 |
| Other groups | 1,929 |
| German | 1,795 |
| Irish | 1,193 |
| English | 768 |
| American | 406 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 303 |
| Norwegian | 268 |
| Italian | 243 |
| Polish | 219 |
Language
| English Only | 7,964 |
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| Spanish | 98 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,569 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 956 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,491 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 38.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Meadow Lakes, Alaska.
