South Lakes, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Anchorage Municipality County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
6,132
Population
786/sq mi density
$89,632
Median Income
$42,248 per capita
$367,700
Home Value
$408,225 Zillow
$1,191
Median Rent
32.9% income on rent
37°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$89,632 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$367,700 home value, $1,191/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
6,132
Census 2023
Population Density
786
per square mile
Land Area
7.8
square miles (20.2 km²)
Median Age
33.0 yrs
15% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 7.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
83.1%
Black
1.7%
Hispanic
6.9%
Asian
1.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3.2% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.5%
Spanish
3.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.0%
Veterans
12.9%
115% above US avg (6%)
Disability
11.0%
15% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
89.7%
2% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
10.3%
20% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.429
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 6,132 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 786 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 7.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 33.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.2% |
| Female | 50.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.9% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
Language
| English Only | 96.5% |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.0% |
| Veterans | 12.9% |
| Disability | 11.0% |
| Health Insurance | 89.7% |
| Uninsured | 10.3% |
| Broadband Access | 94.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.429 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |