Wasilla, AK
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Wasilla, Alaska Info Snack

Population
10,469
Unemployment
11.8%
Poverty
13.3%
Median Home
$258,100
Median Income
$62,667
Median Rent
$1,008

Wasilla SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
8
Safety
4
Amenities
7
Education
8
Commute
5

Wasilla, AK Crime Report

419
Total Crimes
3,731.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
59.07%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Wasilla
/ 100k People
Alaska
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 419 3,731.7 3,098.4 2,346.0
Violent Crime 78 694.7 837.8 387.8
Murder 0 0.0 6.7 6.5
Robbery 5 44.5 97.4 73.9
Aggravated Assault 64 570.0 578.9 279.7
Property Crime 341 3,037.1 2,260.5 1,958.2
Burglary 27 240.5 379.5 314.2
Larceny 285 2,538.3 1,611.7 1,398.0
Car Theft 29 258.3 269.3 246.0

Wasilla, AK Cost Of Living

121
Wasilla's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Wasilla Alaska National Average
Overall 121 127 100
Services 114 112 100
Groceries 128 134 100
Health 149 150 100
Housing 117 136 100
Transportation 110 121 100
Utilities 127 150 100

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Rankings for Wasilla in Alaska

Map Of Wasilla, AK

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Population over time in Wasilla

Year Population % Change
2020 10,469 8.2%
2019 9,675 4.1%
2018 9,296 3.6%
2017 8,972 3.4%
2016 8,676 3.2%
2015 8,406 3.0%
2014 8,161 2.8%
2013 7,942 3.4%
2012 7,678 2.5%
2011 7,488 -

Race / Ethnicity in Wasilla

White
77.9% (8,152)
African American
1.1% (112)
American Indian
5.4% (563)
Asian
3.9% (413)
Hawaiian
0.3% (35)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
5.6% (591)
Hispanic
5.8% (603)
Race Wasilla AK USA
White 77.9% 59.7% 60.1%
African American 1.1% 3.1% 12.2%
American Indian 5.4% 14.1% 0.6%
Asian 3.9% 6.2% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.3% 1.4% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.3%
Two Or More 5.6% 7.9% 2.8%
Hispanic 5.8% 7.2% 18.2%

Gender in Wasilla

Female
51.8% (5,420)
Male
48.2% (5,049)
Gender Wasilla AK USA
Female 51.8% 47.8% 50.8%
Male 48.2% 52.2% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Wasilla for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
2.0% (209)
9-12th Grade
5.0% (523)
High School / GED
39.0% (4,082)
Some College
26.0% (2,721)
Associate's Degree
9.0% (942)
Bachelor's Degree
10.0% (1,046)
Master's Degree
8.0% (837)
Professional Degree
0.0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (104)
Education Wasilla AK USA
< 9th Grade 2.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 5.0% 4.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 39.0% 28.0% 27.0%
Some College 26.0% 26.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 10.0% 19.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 8.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Wasilla, Alaska

Less than $10,000
6.7% (70,448)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.8% (81,675)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.2% (127,985)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.0% (63,150)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.2% (96,550)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.8% (165,314)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.4% (108,900)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.0% (209,099)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.6% (69,044)
$200,000 or more
5.2% (54,730)
Income Wasilla AK USA
Less than $10,000 6.7% 3.8% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.8% 2.9% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.2% 6.2% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.0% 6.7% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.2% 10.1% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.8% 18.3% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.4% 14.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.0% 19.3% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.6% 9.6% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 5.2% 8.8% 8.3%

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