Alaska

Matanuska-Susitna Borough

39,683
1990 population
1960
first census record
4
census records

About Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, first appears in the United States federal census in 1960, when it recorded a population of 5,188. At the most recent census, in 1990, its population stood at 39,683.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 1990.

On the ground today, 29 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
199039,683
198017,816
19706,509
19605,188
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

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Native Heritage
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Settlement
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Frequently asked about Matanuska-Susitna Borough

When does Matanuska-Susitna Borough first appear in the US census?
Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska first appears in the federal census in 1960, with a recorded population of 5,188.
What is the population of Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
At the most recent federal census (1990), Matanuska-Susitna Borough had a recorded population of 39,683.
How many historic places are in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
29 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
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