Tanaina
Census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
Tanaina is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, with 8,817 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 499 ft (152 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North Lakes, 4.7 miles SE.
- 8,817residents (2020 Census)
- 499 ftelevation · 152 m
- 30.3 sq miland area · 78.6 km²
- 291 / sq mipopulation density
- 99654ZIP code
About Tanaina
Tanaina is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. Located 4 miles north from Wasilla, it is part of the Anchorage, Alaska Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2020 census the population was 8,817, up from 8,197 in 2010. Tanaina is the sixth-most populated CDP in Alaska.
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Living in Tanaina
- Median household income
- $105,536
- Median home value
- $328,500
- Median rent
- $1,398/mo
- Median age
- 35
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Tanaina had 8,817 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,817 |
|---|---|
| Density | 291 per sq mi (112 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tanaina at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 8,817 (2020) |
| Land area | 30.33 sq mi (78.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km²) |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Coordinates | 61.6572° N, 149.4282° W |
| ZIP code | 99654 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0275077 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tanaina
- North Lakes4.7 mi SE
- Wasilla5.7 mi S
- South Lakes6.1 mi SE
- Meadow Lakes6.1 mi W
- Fishhook7.0 mi NE
- Farm Loop9.1 mi E
- Gateway9.2 mi SE
- Buffalo Soapstone10.2 mi E
- Palmer11.1 mi E
- Knik-Fairview12.1 mi SW
- Houston12.6 mi W
- Lazy Mountain16.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Tanaina
What county is Tanaina in?
Tanaina is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Tanaina, AK?
8,817 people lived in Tanaina at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tanaina, AK?
The ZIP code of Tanaina is 99654.
What is the elevation of Tanaina?
499 feet (152 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tanaina?
North Lakes (4.7 mi), Wasilla (5.7 mi), South Lakes (6.1 mi), Meadow Lakes (6.1 mi), Fishhook (7.0 mi).
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