State
County
Land Area (mi²)
690.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.00% ()
Growth Since 2010
-5.47% (-115)
Willow, Alaska Population 2021
1,987
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. Willow reached it's highest population of in .
The average household income in Willow is $63,542 with a poverty rate of 14.03%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,135 per month, and the median house value is $193,200. 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: 86.06%
- Two or more races: 7.60%
- Native American: 5.49%
- Asian: 0.50%
- Black or African American: 0.35%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Willow, Alaska is 1,987 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,987.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,102.
Willow, Alaska Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,710 | 86.06% |
| Two or More Races | 151 | 7.60% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 109 | 5.49% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.50% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.35% |
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Willow Population by Race
Willow Population Pyramid $2021
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Willow Population by Age
Willow Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 724 | 2.74 | 83 |
| Married | 374 | 3.5 | 90.9 |
| Non Family | 284 | 1.24 | 75.7 |
| Female | 39 | 5.59 | 61.5 |
| Male | 27 | 3.78 | 81.5 |
3.64
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
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Willow Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51 | 3.79% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 93 | 6.91% |
| High School Graduate | 401 | 29.79% |
| Some College | 406 | 30.16% |
| Associates Degree | 104 | 7.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 196 | 14.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 95 | 7.06% |
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Willow Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Willow Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,140 | 1,077 | 267 |
| Native American | 79 | 39 | |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 32 | |
| Hispanic | 40 | 37 | 14 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Black | 7 | 7 |
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 Educational Attainment by Race
Willow Earnings by Educational Attainment
Willow Language by Age
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Willow Language
90.35% of Willow residents speak only English, while 9.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.82% of the population.
Willow Language
Willow Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,648 | 225 | 13.65% |
| Multiple | 151 | 40 | 26.49% |
| Native | 89 | 6 | 6.74% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 5 | 8.06% |
14.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.43%
Male Poverty Rate
9.55%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Willow
The race most likely to be in poverty in Willow is Multiple, with 26.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Willow is Native, with 6.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.48%.
Willow Poverty
Willow Poverty Rate by Education
Willow Marital Status
Marriage Rates
54.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.3%
Male Marriage Rate
58.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Willow Married by Age and Sex
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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
Willow Marital Status
Willow Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 180 | 13.78% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 31.11% |
| Native American | 7 | 7.87% |
| Black | 7 | 100.00% |
Willow Veterans by Race
Willow Veterans by Education
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12.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
Willow Veterans by Education
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52.6%
Labor Force Participation
48.2%
Employment Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
Willow Employment by Age
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Willow Employment by Race
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Willow Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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40.51%
Born in Willow
98.34%
Native Born
1.66%
Foreign Born
1.26%
Non Citizen
0.40%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.34% of Willow residents were born in the United States, with 40.51% having been born in Alaska. 1.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Willow Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,987 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 1,987 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 1,987 | -139 | -6.54% |
| 2018 | 2,126 | 5 | 0.24% |
| 2017 | 2,121 | 40 | 1.92% |
| 2016 | 2,081 | -4 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 2,085 | 141 | 7.25% |
| 2014 | 1,944 | 98 | 5.31% |
| 2013 | 1,846 | -173 | -8.57% |
| 2012 | 2,019 | 200 | 11.00% |
| 2011 | 1,819 | -283 | -13.46% |
| 2010 | 2,102 | 0.00% |