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Happy Valley Overview

748
TOTAL POPULATION
401
MALE POPULATION
347
FEMALE POPULATION
115.56
MALES / 100 FEMALES
86.53
FEMALES / 100 MALES
58.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,440
PER CAPITA INCOME
$67,857
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$52,273
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
48.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
51.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$3,277
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
244
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
38.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Happy Valley

The most populous races in Happy Valley are White / Caucasian (621 | 83.0%), Native / Alaskan (67 | 9.0%), and Two or more Races (38 | 5.1%).
Race in Happy Valley
Race# Population% Population
Asian182.4%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino70.9%
Native / Alaskan679.0%
White / Caucasian62183.0%
Two or more Races385.1%
Some other Race40.5%
Total748100.0%

Ancestry in Happy Valley

The most populous ancestries reported in Happy Valley are German (134 | 17.9%), Irish (124 | 16.6%), English (100 | 13.4%), Scottish (47 | 6.3%), and Italian (30 | 4.0%), together accounting for 58.2% of all Happy Valley residents.
Ancestry in Happy Valley
Ancestry# Population% Population
Alaskan Athabascan192.5%
Aleut162.1%
American172.3%
Armenian50.7%
Belgian40.5%
Bhutanese121.6%
Cherokee70.9%
Czech40.5%
Dutch202.7%
English10013.4%
European141.9%
Finnish50.7%
French182.4%
German13417.9%
Indian (Asian)60.8%
Inupiat202.7%
Irish12416.6%
Italian304.0%
Norwegian243.2%
Polish263.5%
Russian20.3%
Scotch-Irish50.7%
Scottish476.3%
Sioux30.4%
Spaniard40.5%
Spanish30.4%
Swedish40.5%
Tlingit-Haida60.8%
Welsh263.5%
Yup'ik70.9%
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Immigrants in Happy Valley

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Happy Valley came from England (6 | 0.8%), Europe (6 | 0.8%), and Northern Europe (6 | 0.8%), together accounting for 2.4% of all Happy Valley residents.
Immigrants in Happy Valley
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
England60.8%
Europe60.8%
Northern Europe60.8%
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Sex and Age in Happy Valley

Sex and Age in Happy Valley

The most populous age groups in Happy Valley are 60 to 64 Years (56 | 14.0%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (57 | 16.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Happy Valley
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years32 (8.0%)8 (2.3%)
5 to 9 Years16 (4.0%)3 (0.9%)
10 to 14 Years26 (6.5%)34 (9.8%)
15 to 19 Years16 (4.0%)16 (4.6%)
20 to 24 Years32 (8.0%)4 (1.1%)
25 to 29 Years12 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years9 (2.2%)17 (4.9%)
35 to 39 Years31 (7.7%)11 (3.2%)
40 to 44 Years8 (2.0%)13 (3.7%)
45 to 49 Years0 (0.0%)4 (1.1%)
50 to 54 Years24 (6.0%)8 (2.3%)
55 to 59 Years4 (1.0%)56 (16.1%)
60 to 64 Years56 (14.0%)34 (9.8%)
65 to 69 Years38 (9.5%)57 (16.4%)
70 to 74 Years34 (8.5%)19 (5.5%)
75 to 79 Years37 (9.2%)24 (6.9%)
80 to 84 Years4 (1.0%)29 (8.4%)
85 Years and over22 (5.5%)10 (2.9%)
Total401 (100.0%)347 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Happy Valley

Median Family Size in Happy Valley

The median family size in Happy Valley is 2.95 persons per family, with single female/mother families (11 | 5.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.55 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (5 | 2.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.40 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Happy Valley
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple178 (91.7%)2.93
Single Male/Father5 (2.6%)2.40
Single Female/Mother11 (5.7%)3.55
Total Families194 (100.0%)2.95

Median Household Size in Happy Valley

The median household size in Happy Valley is 2.20 persons per household, with single female/mother households (11 | 3.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.55 persons per household. non-family households (146 | 42.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Happy Valley
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple178 (52.3%)2.93
Single Male/Father5 (1.5%)2.40
Single Female/Mother11 (3.2%)3.55
Non-family146 (42.9%)1.21
Total Households340 (100.0%)2.20

Household Size by Marriage Status in Happy Valley

Out of a total of 340 households in Happy Valley, 194 (57.1%) are family households, while 146 (42.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 141, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 129.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Happy Valley
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-129 (37.9%)
2-Person Households141 (41.5%)14 (4.1%)
3-Person Households21 (6.2%)3 (0.9%)
4-Person Households10 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households5 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households4 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households13 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total194 (57.1%)146 (42.9%)

Female Fertility in Happy Valley

Fertility by Age in Happy Valley

Average fertility rate in Happy Valley is 77.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 238.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Happy Valley
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years5 (100.0%)238.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total5 (100.0%)77.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Happy Valley

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Happy Valley
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Happy Valley

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Happy Valley
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree5 (100.0%)556.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total5 (100.0%)77.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Happy Valley

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Happy Valley
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Happy Valley

Income Overview in Happy Valley

Per Capita Income in Happy Valley is $33,440, while median incomes of families and households are $67,857 and $52,273 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income748$33,440
Median Family Income194$67,857
Mean Family Income194$91,698
Median Household Income340$52,273
Mean Household Income340$69,465
Income Deficit194$3,277
Wage / Income Gap (%)74848.50%
Wage / Income Gap ($)74851.50¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index7480.47

Earnings by Sex in Happy Valley

Average Earnings in Happy Valley are $30,781, $18,281 for men and $35,500 for women, a difference of 48.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Happy Valley
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male135 (52.5%)$18,281
Female122 (47.5%)$35,500
Total257 (100.0%)$30,781

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Happy Valley

The most common earnings brackets in Happy Valley are $2,500 to $4,999 for men (20 | 14.8%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (25 | 20.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Happy Valley
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less12 (8.9%)10 (8.2%)
$2,500 to $4,99920 (14.8%)3 (2.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)5 (4.1%)
$10,000 to $12,49912 (8.9%)7 (5.7%)
$12,500 to $14,9995 (3.7%)8 (6.6%)
$15,000 to $17,49916 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9998 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)4 (3.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9995 (3.7%)11 (9.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9995 (3.7%)12 (9.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)5 (4.1%)
$40,000 to $44,9994 (3.0%)5 (4.1%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9995 (3.7%)6 (4.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9996 (4.4%)9 (7.4%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)2 (1.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99918 (13.3%)25 (20.5%)
$100,000+19 (14.1%)10 (8.2%)
Total135 (100.0%)122 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Happy Valley

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Happy Valley
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$19,531$43,750

Family Income in Happy Valley

Family Income Brackets in Happy Valley

According to the Happy Valley family income data, there are 58 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.9% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Happy Valley
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999136.7%
$25,000 to $34,9992110.8%
$35,000 to $49,999168.2%
$50,000 to $74,9995829.9%
$75,000 to $99,9992311.9%
$100,000 to $149,9993920.1%
$150,000 to $199,99973.6%
$200,000+178.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Happy Valley

7+ person families (13 | 6.7%) account for the highest median family income in Happy Valley with $146,250 per family, while 3-person families (21 | 10.8%) have the highest median income of $35,938 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Happy Valley
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families141 (72.7%)$54,886
3-Person Families21 (10.8%)$107,813
4-Person Families10 (5.1%)$0
5-Person Families5 (2.6%)$0
6-Person Families4 (2.1%)$0
7+ Person Families13 (6.7%)$146,250
Total194 (100.0%)$67,857

Family Income by Number of Earners in Happy Valley

Family Income by Number of Earners in Happy Valley
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners78 (40.2%)$52,361
1 Earner60 (30.9%)$64,167
2 Earners47 (24.2%)$94,750
3+ Earners9 (4.6%)$0
Total194 (100.0%)$67,857

Household Income in Happy Valley

Household Income Brackets in Happy Valley

With 75 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Happy Valley, accounting for 22.1% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Happy Valley
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003811.2%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,9995315.6%
$25,000 to $34,999288.2%
$35,000 to $49,999319.1%
$50,000 to $74,9997522.1%
$75,000 to $99,9994011.8%
$100,000 to $149,9995115.0%
$150,000 to $199,99972.1%
$200,000+175.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Happy Valley

The median household income in Happy Valley is $52,273, with the highest median household income of $112,500 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 56 households (16.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 12 households (3.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Happy Valley
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years12 (3.5%)$0
25 to 44 Years56 (16.5%)$112,500
45 to 64 Years82 (24.1%)$44,000
65+ Years190 (55.9%)$50,568
Total340 (100.0%)$52,273

Poverty in Happy Valley

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Happy Valley

With 14.5% poverty level for males and 11.5% for females among the residents of Happy Valley, 35 to 44 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 14 males (35.9%) and 5 females (33.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Happy Valley
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7 (21.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years11 (26.8%)5 (33.3%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years14 (35.9%)5 (20.8%)
45 to 54 Years4 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years14 (23.3%)10 (11.1%)
65 to 74 Years4 (5.6%)14 (18.4%)
75 Years and over4 (6.4%)6 (9.5%)
Total58 (14.5%)40 (11.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Happy Valley

According to the poverty statistics in Happy Valley, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Happy Valley
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years25 (78.1%)8 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years22 (100.0%)32 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years20 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years7 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years30 (73.2%)10 (66.7%)
25 to 34 Years21 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years25 (64.1%)19 (79.2%)
45 to 54 Years20 (83.3%)12 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years46 (76.7%)80 (88.9%)
65 to 74 Years68 (94.4%)62 (81.6%)
75 Years and over59 (93.6%)57 (90.5%)
Total343 (85.5%)307 (88.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Happy Valley

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Happy Valley show that 7.3% or 13 of the total 178 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 11.1%, comprising of 4 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Happy Valley
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children118 (92.9%)9 (7.1%)
1 or 2 Children32 (88.9%)4 (11.1%)
3 or 4 Children10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total165 (92.7%)13 (7.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Happy Valley

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Happy Valley
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Happy Valley

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Happy Valley
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children9 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children4 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Happy Valley

Employment by Class of Employer in Happy Valley

Among the 224 employed individuals in Happy Valley, private company employees (126 | 56.2%), self-employed (not incorporated) (35 | 15.6%), and local government employees (29 | 13.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Happy Valley
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees12656.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)73.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3515.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations114.9%
Local Government Employees2913.0%
State Government Employees20.9%
Federal Government Employees146.2%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total224100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Happy Valley

According to the labor force statistics for Happy Valley, out of the total population over 16 years of age (629), 38.8% or 244 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.2% or 20 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 12 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 24.4% or 11 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Happy Valley
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years17 (53.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years18 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years45 (71.4%)11 (24.4%)
45 to 54 Years23 (63.9%)4 (17.4%)
55 to 59 Years26 (43.3%)5 (19.2%)
60 to 64 Years50 (55.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years21 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over6 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total244 (38.8%)20 (8.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Happy Valley

According to labor force statistics for Happy Valley, 63.4% of individuals (182) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (287) are in the labor force, with 11.0% or 20 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 80.2% or 81 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 24.7% or 20 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Happy Valley
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School8 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma59 (54.6%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree81 (80.2%)25 (24.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher34 (63.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total182 (63.4%)32 (11.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Happy Valley

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Happy Valley are Community & Social Service (31 | 13.8%), Management (29 | 13.0%), Education Instruction & Library (20 | 8.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (13 | 5.8%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (11 | 4.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Happy Valley

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Happy Valley, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (53.8%), and Management (48.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Happy Valley
OccupationMaleFemale
Management14 (48.3%)15 (51.7%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science7 (53.8%)6 (46.2%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 2 (6.5%)29 (93.5%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library2 (10.0%)18 (90.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Total (Category)23 (24.7%)70 (75.3%)
Total (Overall)118 (52.7%)106 (47.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Happy Valley are Food Preparation & Serving (36 | 16.1%), Personal Care & Service (22 | 9.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (10 | 4.5%), and Healthcare Support (7 | 3.1%).
Services Occupations in Happy Valley

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Happy Valley, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (77.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (66.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (33.3%), and Personal Care & Service (22.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Happy Valley
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving24 (66.7%)12 (33.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service17 (77.3%)5 (22.7%)
Total (Category)51 (68.0%)24 (32.0%)
Total (Overall)118 (52.7%)106 (47.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Happy Valley are Sales & Related (11 | 4.9%), and Office & Administration (9 | 4.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Happy Valley

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Happy Valley
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related4 (36.4%)7 (63.6%)
Office & Administration4 (44.4%)5 (55.6%)
Total (Category)8 (40.0%)12 (60.0%)
Total (Overall)118 (52.7%)106 (47.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Happy Valley are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (14 | 6.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (13 | 5.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Happy Valley

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Happy Valley
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)118 (52.7%)106 (47.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Happy Valley are , and Transportation (9 | 4.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Happy Valley

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Happy Valley
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)118 (52.7%)106 (47.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Happy Valley

Employment Industries in Happy Valley

The major employment industries in Happy Valley include Retail Trade (32 | 14.3%), Educational Services (31 | 13.8%), Accommodation & Food Services (31 | 13.8%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (22 | 9.8%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (21 | 9.4%).
Employment Industries in Happy Valley

Employment Industries by Sex in Happy Valley

The Happy Valley industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Happy Valley
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Wholesale Trade7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade13 (40.6%)19 (59.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing10 (66.7%)5 (33.3%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Educational Services8 (25.8%)23 (74.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation17 (77.3%)5 (22.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services19 (61.3%)12 (38.7%)
Public Administration5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total118 (52.7%)106 (47.3%)

Education in Happy Valley

School Enrollment in Happy Valley

The most common levels of schooling among the 127 students in Happy Valley are middle school (41 | 32.3%), high school (33 | 26.0%), and elementary school (24 | 18.9%).
School Enrollment in Happy Valley
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten64.7%
Elementary School2418.9%
Middle School4132.3%
High School3326.0%
College / Undergraduate1713.4%
Graduate / Professional64.7%
Total127100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Happy Valley

Out of a total of 127 students who are enrolled in schools in Happy Valley, 36 (28.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 91 (71.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 12 (63.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 12 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Happy Valley
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old7 (36.8%)12 (63.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds39 (69.6%)17 (30.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds7 (50.0%)7 (50.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total91 (71.7%)36 (28.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Happy Valley

Education (26 | 21.5%), business (21 | 17.4%), bio, nature & agricultural (19 | 15.7%), science & technology (16 | 13.2%), and arts & humanities (12 | 9.9%) are the most common fields of study among 121 individuals in Happy Valley who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Happy Valley
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics43.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1915.7%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology43.3%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering43.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology1613.2%
Business2117.4%
Education2621.5%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History65.0%
Visual & Performing Arts54.1%
Communications43.3%
Arts & Humanities129.9%
Total121100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Happy Valley

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Happy Valley

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Happy Valley are males with 2 vehicles (36, accounting for 30.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (58, making up 34.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Happy Valley
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle26 (22.0%)11 (10.4%)
2 Vehicles36 (30.5%)58 (54.7%)
3 Vehicles33 (28.0%)27 (25.5%)
4 Vehicles23 (19.5%)10 (9.4%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total118 (100.0%)106 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Happy Valley

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Happy Valley are 10 to 14 minutes (40 commuters, 21.5%), 5 to 9 minutes (33 commuters, 17.7%), and 15 to 19 minutes (33 commuters, 17.7%).
Commute Time in Happy Valley
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes42.1%
5 to 9 Minutes3317.7%
10 to 14 Minutes4021.5%
15 to 19 Minutes3317.7%
20 to 24 Minutes168.6%
25 to 29 Minutes126.5%
30 to 34 Minutes52.7%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes189.7%
45 to 59 Minutes168.6%
60 to 89 Minutes42.1%
90 or more Minutes52.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Happy Valley

The most common commute times in Happy Valley are 15 to 19 minutes (28 commuters, 26.9%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (23 commuters, 28.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Happy Valley
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)4 (4.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes16 (15.4%)17 (20.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes17 (16.4%)23 (28.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes28 (26.9%)5 (6.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes6 (5.8%)10 (12.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes12 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes5 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)18 (22.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes11 (10.6%)5 (6.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes4 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes5 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Happy Valley

The most frequent times of departure to work in Happy Valley are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (38, 36.5%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (34, 41.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Happy Valley
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM18 (17.3%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM23 (22.1%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM9 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM4 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM38 (36.5%)5 (6.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)14 (17.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)34 (41.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)8 (9.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)7 (8.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM4 (3.8%)14 (17.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total104 (100.0%)82 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Happy Valley

Occupancy by Ownership in Happy Valley

Of the total 340 dwellings in Happy Valley, owner-occupied units account for 309 (90.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 31 (9.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Happy Valley
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units30990.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units319.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units340100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Happy Valley

Occupancy by Household Size in Happy Valley
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household12937.9%
2-Person Household15545.6%
3-Person Household247.1%
4+ Person Household329.4%
Total Housing Units340100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Happy Valley

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Happy Valley
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household112 (86.8%)17 (13.2%)
2-Person Household150 (96.8%)5 (3.2%)
3-Person Household24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household23 (71.9%)9 (28.1%)
Total Housing Units309 (90.9%)31 (9.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Happy Valley

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Happy Valley
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School16 (76.2%)5 (23.8%)
High School Diploma112 (83.6%)22 (16.4%)
College/Associate Degree109 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher72 (94.7%)4 (5.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Happy Valley

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Happy Valley
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3410.0%
35 to 44 Years3410.0%
45 to 54 Years144.1%
55 to 64 Years6820.0%
65 to 74 Years10530.9%
75 to 84 Years7020.6%
85 Years and Over154.4%
Total340100.0%

Housing Finances in Happy Valley

Median Income by Occupancy in Happy Valley

Median Income by Occupancy in Happy Valley
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied309 (90.9%)$51,648
Renter-Occupied31 (9.1%)$97,813
Average340 (100.0%)$52,273

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Happy Valley

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Happy Valley
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00031 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9992 (0.6%)5 (16.1%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99937 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99911 (3.6%)5 (16.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99928 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99931 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99970 (22.7%)5 (16.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99936 (11.7%)4 (12.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99939 (12.6%)12 (38.7%)
$150,000 or more24 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total309 (100.0%)31 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Happy Valley

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Happy Valley
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30082 (26.5%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49964 (20.7%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79951 (16.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99915 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49918 (5.8%)12 (38.7%)
$1,500 to $1,99948 (15.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49924 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9997 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total309 (100.0%)31 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Happy Valley

Housing Structures in Happy Valley

Housing Structures in Happy Valley
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached32896.5%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other123.5%
Total340100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Happy Valley

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Happy Valley
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached297 (90.5%)31 (9.5%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total309 (90.9%)31 (9.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Happy Valley

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Happy Valley
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room29 (9.4%)5 (16.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms90 (29.1%)4 (12.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms93 (30.1%)17 (54.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms77 (24.9%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms20 (6.5%)5 (16.1%)
Total309 (100.0%)31 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Happy Valley

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Happy Valley
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas4 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas22 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity3 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene204 (66.0%)21 (67.7%)
Coal or Coke5 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels71 (23.0%)10 (32.3%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total309 (100.0%)31 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Happy Valley

Household Vehicle Usage in Happy Valley
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle77 (24.9%)5 (16.1%)
2 Vehicles164 (53.1%)9 (29.0%)
3 or more Vehicles68 (22.0%)17 (54.8%)
Total309 (100.0%)31 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Happy Valley

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Happy Valley

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units197112
Median Property Value$165,900$263,600
Median Household Income$44,219$13
Monthly Housing Costs$333$0
Real Estate Taxes$759$39

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Happy Valley

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Happy Valley
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0005 (2.5%)3 (2.7%)
$50,000 to $99,99941 (20.8%)21 (18.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999113 (57.4%)40 (35.7%)
$300,000 to $499,99920 (10.2%)34 (30.4%)
$500,000 to $749,99918 (9.1%)12 (10.7%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)2 (1.8%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total197 (100.0%)112 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Happy Valley

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Happy Valley
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00025 (12.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99936 (18.3%)8 (7.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99921 (10.7%)12 (10.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99923 (11.7%)7 (6.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99949 (24.9%)8 (7.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99915 (7.6%)21 (18.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99917 (8.6%)21 (18.8%)
$150,000 or more11 (5.6%)22 (19.6%)
Total197 (100.0%)112 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Happy Valley

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Happy Valley
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x50 (25.4%)76,250 (68,080.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x18 (9.1%)29 (25.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x12 (6.1%)17 (15.2%)
4.0x or more117 (59.4%)20 (17.9%)
Total197 (100.0%)112 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Happy Valley

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Happy Valley
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80043 (21.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49925 (12.7%)12 (10.7%)
$800 to $1,49911 (5.6%)23 (20.5%)
Total197 (100.0%)112 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Happy Valley

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Happy Valley

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Happy Valley
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years98 (96.1%)4 (3.9%)
19 to 25 Years38 (84.4%)7 (15.6%)
26 to 34 Years26 (68.4%)12 (31.6%)
35 to 44 Years60 (95.2%)3 (4.8%)
45 to 54 Years28 (77.8%)8 (22.2%)
55 to 64 Years136 (90.7%)14 (9.3%)
65 to 74 Years144 (97.3%)4 (2.7%)
75 Years and older126 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total696 (93.0%)52 (7.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Happy Valley

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Happy Valley
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen98 (96.1%)4 (3.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen38 (84.4%)7 (15.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Happy Valley

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Happy Valley
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000113 (92.6%)9 (7.4%)
$25,000 to $49,999129 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999152 (93.8%)10 (6.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99995 (89.6%)11 (10.4%)
$100,000 and over207 (90.4%)22 (9.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Happy Valley

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Happy Valley
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 612 (30.0%)28 (70.0%)
6 to 18 Years55 (53.9%)66 (64.7%)
19 to 25 Years27 (60.0%)22 (48.9%)
25 to 34 Years4 (10.5%)22 (57.9%)
35 to 44 Years31 (49.2%)39 (61.9%)
45 to 54 Years5 (13.9%)28 (77.8%)
55 to 64 Years73 (48.7%)78 (52.0%)
65 to 74 Years144 (97.3%)36 (24.3%)
75 Years and over126 (100.0%)59 (46.8%)
Total477 (63.8%)378 (50.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Happy Valley

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Happy Valley
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years8 (16.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years15 (24.2%)4 (12.5%)
35 to 64 Years43 (35.0%)21 (16.7%)
65 to 74 Years37 (51.4%)45 (59.2%)
75 Years and over33 (52.4%)33 (52.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Happy Valley

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Happy Valley: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years20 (16.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years23 (31.9%)28 (36.8%)
75 Years and over33 (52.4%)17 (27.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Happy Valley: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)4 (12.5%)
35 to 64 Years4 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years5 (6.9%)10 (13.2%)
75 Years and over7 (11.1%)9 (14.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Happy Valley: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years8 (16.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years15 (24.2%)4 (12.5%)
35 to 64 Years10 (8.1%)17 (13.5%)
65 to 74 Years5 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (7.9%)3 (4.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Happy Valley: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)4 (12.5%)
35 to 64 Years15 (12.2%)9 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years27 (37.5%)21 (27.6%)
75 Years and over24 (38.1%)25 (39.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Happy Valley: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)4 (12.5%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)5 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years8 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (4.8%)

Technology Access in Happy Valley

Computing Device Access in Happy Valley

Computing Device Access in Happy Valley
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop23669.4%
Smartphone30489.4%
Tablet11935.0%
No Computing Device195.6%
Total340100.0%

Internet Access in Happy Valley

Internet Access in Happy Valley
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home13339.1%
Cellular Data Only7421.8%
Satellite Internet5115.0%
No Internet9227.1%
Total340100.0%

Happy Valley Summary

History

Happy Valley is a small unincorporated community located in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough of Alaska. It is located on the south side of the Knik Arm of Cook Inlet, about 25 miles northeast of Anchorage. The area was first settled in the early 1900s by homesteaders who were attracted to the area by its abundant natural resources. The community was originally known as "Happy Valley Settlement" and was later shortened to "Happy Valley".
The area was first explored by Russian fur traders in the late 1700s. In the early 1900s, the area was settled by homesteaders who were attracted to the area by its abundant natural resources. The homesteaders built cabins and cleared land for farming and ranching. The area was also known for its coal mining operations, which began in the early 1900s and continued until the late 1950s.
The community was officially incorporated in 1953 and has since grown to include a population of approximately 1,000 people. The community is served by a post office, a general store, a gas station, and a few restaurants.

Geography

Happy Valley is located in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough of Alaska. It is situated on the south side of the Knik Arm of Cook Inlet, about 25 miles northeast of Anchorage. The area is characterized by rolling hills, forests, and wetlands. The climate is generally mild, with temperatures ranging from the mid-30s in the winter to the mid-60s in the summer.
The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including moose, bear, and caribou. The nearby Knik River is a popular destination for fishing and boating.

Economy

The economy of Happy Valley is largely based on tourism and recreation. The area is home to several popular tourist attractions, including the Knik River, the Knik Glacier, and the Matanuska Glacier. The area is also popular for its outdoor activities, such as fishing, hunting, and camping.
The area is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, gas stations, and general stores. The community is also home to a post office and a few small manufacturing businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Happy Valley was 1,000. The racial makeup of the community was 95.2% White, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. The median household income was $50,000, and the median family income was $55,000. The per capita income was $25,000.

Conclusion

Happy Valley is a small unincorporated community located in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough of Alaska. It is situated on the south side of the Knik Arm of Cook Inlet, about 25 miles northeast of Anchorage. The area was first settled in the early 1900s by homesteaders who were attracted to the area by its abundant natural resources. The economy of Happy Valley is largely based on tourism and recreation, and the area is home to a population of approximately 1,000 people. The area is characterized by rolling hills, forests, and wetlands, and is home to a variety of wildlife. The community is served by a post office, a general store, a gas station, and a few restaurants.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Happy Valley?
Total Population of Happy Valley is 748.
What is the Total Male Population of Happy Valley?
Total Male Population of Happy Valley is 401.
What is the Total Female Population of Happy Valley?
Total Female Population of Happy Valley is 347.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Happy Valley?
There are 115.56 Males per 100 Females in Happy Valley.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Happy Valley?
There are 86.53 Females per 100 Males in Happy Valley.
What is the Median Population Age in Happy Valley?
Median Population Age in Happy Valley is 58.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Happy Valley
Average Family Size in Happy Valley is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Happy Valley
Average Household Size in Happy Valley is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Happy Valley?
Per Capita income in Happy Valley is $33,440.
What is the Median Family Income in Happy Valley?
Median Family Income in Happy Valley is $67,857.
What is the Median Household income in Happy Valley?
Median Household Income in Happy Valley is $52,273.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Happy Valley?
Income or Wage Gap in Happy Valley is 48.5%.
Women in Happy Valley earn 51.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Happy Valley?
Family Income Deficit in Happy Valley is $3,277.
Families that are below poverty line in Happy Valley earn $3,277 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Happy Valley?
Inequality or Gini Index in Happy Valley is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Happy Valley?
There are 244 People in the Labor Forcein in Happy Valley.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Happy Valley?
38.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Happy Valley.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Happy Valley?
Unemployment Rate in Happy Valley is 8.2%.