Wasilla, Alaska

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
9,267
Population
$69,534
Median Income
$302,200
Home Value
35.9
Median Age

Demographics

Wasilla has a population of 9,267 with a median age of 35.9. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
77.6%
Other
11.3%
Hispanic
6.7%
Asian
3.1%
Black
1.3%
Demographic Value
Total Population9,267
Median Age35.9
White77.6%
Black or African American1.3%
Asian3.1%
Hispanic or Latino6.7%
Other / Two or More Races11.3%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Wasilla is $69,534, which is 7.5% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $38,415. The poverty rate is 12.9%.

$69,534
Median Household Income
$38,415
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Wasilla is 9.7%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Wasilla, 95.3% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8.8% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
95.3%
Bachelor's+
20.2%
Graduate+
8.8%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher95.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher20.2%
Graduate or Professional Degree8.8%

Housing

The median home value in Wasilla is $302,200, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,105. The homeownership rate is 53.7%.

$302,200
Median Home Value
$1,105/mo
Median Rent
53.7%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$302,200
Median Monthly Rent$1,105
Homeownership Rate53.7%
Vacancy Rate6.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Wasilla, Alaska?
The population of Wasilla, Alaska is 9,267 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Wasilla, Alaska?
The median household income in Wasilla, Alaska is $69,534. This is 7.5% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Wasilla, Alaska?
The median home value in Wasilla, Alaska is $302,200. The median monthly rent is $1,105.
What percentage of people in Wasilla have a college degree?
In Wasilla, Alaska, 20.2% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 95.3% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Wasilla, Alaska an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Wasilla, Alaska is 4.3x (median home value $302,200 vs. median income $69,534), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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