Buffalo Soapstone is a CDP located in Matanuska-Susitna Borough Alaska. Buffalo Soapstone has a 2024 population of 976. Buffalo Soapstone is currently growing at a rate of 0.83% annually and its population has increased by 4.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 937 in 2020.
The average household income in Buffalo Soapstone is $99,989 with a poverty rate of 8.84%. The median age in Buffalo Soapstone is 41.4 years: 41.9 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buffalo Soapstone was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 756 | 78.83% |
| Two or more races | 158 | 16.48% |
| Native American | 40 | 4.17% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.52% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 341 | 2.81 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
| Married | 235 | 3.24 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Non Family | 75 | 1.16 | 88 | 12 |
| Female | 26 | 3.69 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 5 | 2.8 | 100 | 0 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
89.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 33 | 5.03% |
| Associates Degree | 45 | 6.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 164 | 25% |
| Graduate Degree | 59 | 8.99% |
| High School Graduate | 180 | 27.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 3.05% |
| Some College | 155 | 23.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 541 | 498 | 193 |
| 2+ Races | 82 | 77 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 34 | 34 | 13 |
| Native American | 20 | 15 | 5 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,167 | $62,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $36,607 | $45,357 | $36,250 |
| High School Graduate | $44,792 | $55,893 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $80,625 | $76,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,985 | $57,500 | $38,958 |
| Some College | $50,625 | $55,625 | $50,417 |
$46,985
Average Earnings
$57,500
Average Male
$38,958
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.18% of Buffalo Soapstone residents speak only English, while 2.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 734 | 56 | 7.63% |
| Native | 40 | 18 | 45% |
| Hispanic | 54 | 15 | 27.78% |
| Multiple | 149 | 4 | 2.68% |
8.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.22%
Male Poverty Rate
8.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buffalo Soapstone is Native, with 45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buffalo Soapstone is Multiple, with 2.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.09% |
| Some College | 10.5% |
| High School | 8.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 8.59% |
| Male Employed | 3.96% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,000 | $109,618 |
| Households | $76,563 | $99,989 |
| Married Families | $95,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,656 | $58,029 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.6%
Male Marriage Rate
65.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
106
Number of Veterans
101
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Second Gulf War | 37 |
| Vietnam | 30 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94 | 16.46% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 11.65% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 29.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.5%
Labor Force Participation
48.7%
Employment Rate
13.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
41.4%
Born in Buffalo Soapstone
96.04%
Native Born
3.96%
Foreign Born
0.63%
Non Citizen
3.34%
Naturalized
96.04% of Buffalo Soapstone residents were born in the United States, with 41.4% having been born in Alaska. 0.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 976 | 8 | 0.83% |
| 2023 | 968 | 9 | 0.94% |
| 2022 | 959 | 10 | 1.05% |
| 2021 | 949 | 12 | 1.28% |
| 2020 | 937 | -38 | -3.9% |
| 2019 | 975 | 104 | 11.94% |
| 2018 | 871 | 19 | 2.23% |
| 2017 | 852 | 16 | 1.91% |
| 2016 | 836 | 9 | 1.09% |
| 2015 | 827 | -51 | -5.81% |
| 2014 | 878 | -14 | -1.57% |
| 2013 | 892 | 100 | 12.63% |
| 2012 | 792 | 29 | 3.8% |
| 2011 | 763 | -92 | -10.76% |
| 2010 | 855 | 0 | 0% |