Meadow Lakes, Alaska facts for kids
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Meadow Lakes, Alaska
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Location in Matanuska-Susitna Borough and the state of Alaska
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 Meadow Lakes, Alaska
Location in Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Borough | Matanuska-Susitna |
| Area | |
| • Total | 78.64 sq mi (203.67 km2) |
| • Land | 75.44 sq mi (195.40 km2) |
| • Water | 3.19 sq mi (8.27 km2) |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,197 |
| • Density | 121.91/sq mi (47.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-47735 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1866961 |
Meadow Lakes is a community in Alaska, United States. It's not a city or town, but a special type of place called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area where people live that the government counts for population numbers.
Meadow Lakes is located in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. It is west of Wasilla. This area is also part of the larger Anchorage metropolitan area.
In 2020, the population of Meadow Lakes was 9,197 people. This was an increase from 7,570 people in 2010. It is one of the largest CDPs in Alaska. It is also the third largest community in its borough.
Where is Meadow Lakes Located?
Meadow Lakes is in Alaska at these coordinates: 61 degrees, 35 minutes, 59 seconds North and 149 degrees, 36 minutes, 58 seconds West.
The United States Census Bureau says that Meadow Lakes covers about 203.67 square kilometers (78.64 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 195.40 square kilometers (75.44 square miles). The rest is water, which is about 8.27 square kilometers (3.19 square miles).
How Many People Live Here?
The population of Meadow Lakes has grown quite a bit over the years. The government counts how many people live in an area every ten years. This count is called a census.
Here's how the population has changed:
In 2000, there were 4,819 people living in Meadow Lakes. There were 1,702 households, which are groups of people living in one home. About 42.5% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
The average age of people in Meadow Lakes in 2000 was 33 years old. About 33.4% of the population was under 18 years old. About 4.9% of the population was 65 years or older.
See also
In Spanish: Meadow Lakes (Alaska) para niños
