Wasilla, AK
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

10,469

Unemployment

11.8%

Poverty

13.3%

Median Home

$258,100

Median Income

$62,667

Median Rent

$1,008

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Wasilla SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

6/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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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

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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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Wasilla, AK Photos

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Rankings for Wasilla in Alaska

Ranks #3 in Worst Places To Live In Alaska

Ranks #5 in Most Dangerous Cities In Alaska

Ranks #18 in Best Places To Live 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%