Mat-Su Times

Of the 106,807 citizens living in Matanuska-Susitna Borough in 2021, 91.4% said they were only one race, while 8.6% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Matanuska-Susitna Borough who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 80.6% or 86,075 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 6.2% and totaled 6,653 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is 1.4% lower than the state average, which stands at 10%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Matanuska-Susitna Borough.

	Estimated Total
White	86,075
Multiracial	9,236
American Indian or Alaska Native	6,653
Asian	1,787
African American	1,426
Some Other Race	1,234
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	396

Source: US Census Bureau