Demographics & People — South Lakes, Alaska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,132 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,300 |
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| Median Age | 34.2 |
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| Total Households | 2,191 |
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| Family Households | 1,561 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.76 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1912 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,094 |
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| Black or African American | 103 |
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| Asian | 67 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 421 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,016 |
| Other groups | 1,433 |
| German | 948 |
| Irish | 612 |
| English | 594 |
| American | 550 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 504 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 264 |
| Norwegian | 257 |
| Scottish | 177 |
Language
| English Only | 5,430 |
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| Spanish | 83 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,626 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 633 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,650 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.4% |
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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 South Lakes, Alaska.
