Demographics & People — Meadow Lakes, Alaska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,994 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~8,000 |
| Median Age | 38.1 |
| Total Households | 3,226 |
| Family Households | 2,338 |
| Average Household Size | 2.79 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1349 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,329 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Asian | 245 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 303 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| 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 |
| Spanish | 98 |
| Population 5+ | 8,569 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 956 |
| Population 18+ | 6,491 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 38.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Meadow Lakes, Alaska.