Willow, Alaska Population 2022
Willow is a city located in Matanuska-Susitna County Alaska. Willow has a 2020 population of 1,987. Willow is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has decreased by -5.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,102 in 2010.
The average household income in Willow is $63,542 with a poverty rate of 20.12%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,100 per month, and the median house value is $188,000. The median age in Willow is 40.9 years, 40 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.
Willow Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Willowwas:
- White: 88.39%
- Native American: 5.62%
- Two or more races: 5.37%
- Asian: 0.41%
- Black or African American: 0.20%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,729 | 88.39% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.20% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 110 | 5.62% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.41% |
| Two or More Races | 105 | 5.37% |
Willow Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 717 | 2.72 | 84.8 |
| Married | 351 | 3.29 | 92 |
| Male | 34 | 4.44 | 88.2 |
| Female | 46 | 6.02 | 65.2 |
| Non Family | 286 | 1.28 | 78.7 |
3.59
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 3.00% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 76 | 6.01% |
| High School Graduate | 379 | 29.96% |
| Some College | 393 | 31.07% |
| Associates Degree | 107 | 8.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 195 | 15.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 77 | 6.09% |
Willow Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 6 | 6 |
| White | 1,118 | 1,058 | 258 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | |
| Native American | 75 | 48 | |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Willow Language by Age
Willow Language
91.91% of Willow residents speak only English, while 8.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.70% of the population.
Willow Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 105 | 38 | 36.19% |
| Native | 87 | 23 | 26.44% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 4 | 23.53% |
| White | 1,712 | 324 | 18.93% |
| Other | NaN% |
20.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.24%
Male Poverty Rate
18.61%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Willow
The race most likely to be in poverty in Willow is Multiple, with 36.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Willow is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.85%.
Willow Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.5%
Male Marriage Rate
55.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Willow Married by Age and Sex
Willow Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Willow Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 186 | 14.81% |
| Black | 4 | 100.00% |
| Native American | 8 | 9.52% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 35.29% |
Willow Veterans by Education
10.10%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
49.6%
Labor Force Participation
44.9%
Employment Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
45.09%
Born in Willow
98.16%
Native Born
1.84%
Foreign Born
1.02%
Non Citizen
0.82%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.16% of Willow residents were born in the United States, with 45.09% having been born in Alaska. 1.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,102 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 1,819 | -283 | -13.46% |
| 2012 | 2,019 | 200 | 11.00% |
| 2013 | 1,846 | -173 | -8.57% |
| 2014 | 1,944 | 98 | 5.31% |
| 2015 | 2,085 | 141 | 7.25% |
| 2016 | 2,081 | -4 | -0.19% |
| 2017 | 2,121 | 40 | 1.92% |
| 2018 | 2,126 | 5 | 0.24% |
| 2019 | 1,987 | -139 | -6.54% |
| 2020 | 1,987 | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 1,987 | 0.00% | |
| 2022 | 1,987 | 0.00% |