Wasilla, Alaska Population 2022
Wasilla is a city located in Matanuska-Susitna County Alaska. Wasilla has a 2020 population of 11,924. Wasilla is currently growing at a rate of 3.13% annually and its population has increased by 51.20% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,886 in 2010.
The average household income in Wasilla is $84,790 with a poverty rate of 11.88%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,083 per month, and the median house value is $243,400. The median age in Wasilla is 36.7 years, 34 years for males, and 39.3 years for females.
Wasilla Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wasillawas:
- White: 81.49%
- Two or more races: 6.88%
- Native American: 5.91%
- Asian: 3.41%
- Black or African American: 1.76%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.44%
- Other race: 0.12%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,207 | 81.49% |
| Two or More Races | 693 | 6.88% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 595 | 5.91% |
| Asian | 343 | 3.41% |
| Black or African American | 177 | 1.76% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.44% |
| Some Other Race | 12 | 0.12% |
Wasilla Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,192 | 3.13 | 57.5 |
| Married | 1,448 | 3.92 | 78.3 |
| Non Family | 1,077 | 1.53 | 45.3 |
| Female | 428 | 3.89 | 27.1 |
| Male | 239 | 4.27 | 40.2 |
3.7
Average Family Size
3.13
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 174 | 2.58% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 355 | 5.25% |
| High School Graduate | 2,494 | 36.91% |
| Some College | 2,027 | 30.00% |
| Associates Degree | 597 | 8.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 725 | 10.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 385 | 5.70% |
Wasilla Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,405 | 5,039 | 967 |
| Native American | 383 | 349 | 31 |
| Hispanic | 341 | 246 | 12 |
| Asian | 300 | 259 | 47 |
| 2+ Races | 269 | 258 | 32 |
| Black | 100 | 91 | 7 |
| Islander | 14 | 14 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
$43,245
Average Earnings
$52,880
Average Male
$31,414
Average Female
Wasilla Language by Age
Wasilla Language
90.92% of Wasilla residents speak only English, while 9.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.00% of the population.
Wasilla Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,679 | 821 | 10.69% |
| Multiple | 686 | 170 | 24.78% |
| Native | 591 | 70 | 11.84% |
| Asian | 343 | 45 | 13.12% |
| Black | 177 | 40 | 22.60% |
| Islander | 43 | 28 | 65.12% |
| Hispanic | 660 | 14 | 2.12% |
| Other | NaN% |
11.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.45%
Male Poverty Rate
14.25%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wasilla
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wasilla is Islander, with 65.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wasilla is Hispanic, with 2.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.48%.
Wasilla Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.7%
Male Marriage Rate
41.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Wasilla Married by Age and Sex
Wasilla Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Wasilla Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 771 | 12.74% |
| Native American | 84 | 20.44% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 5.32% |
| Black | 17 | 17.00% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 2.96% |
Wasilla Veterans by Education
7.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.9%
Labor Force Participation
49.2%
Employment Rate
8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
40.78%
Born in Wasilla
94.03%
Native Born
5.97%
Foreign Born
1.92%
Non Citizen
4.05%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.03% of Wasilla residents were born in the United States, with 40.78% having been born in Alaska. 1.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 11,924 | 362 | 3.13% |
| 2021 | 11,562 | 362 | 3.23% |
| 2020 | 11,200 | 362 | 3.34% |
| 2019 | 10,838 | 362 | 3.46% |
| 2018 | 10,476 | 350 | 3.46% |
| 2017 | 10,126 | 445 | 4.60% |
| 2016 | 9,681 | 459 | 4.98% |
| 2015 | 9,222 | 445 | 5.07% |
| 2014 | 8,777 | 224 | 2.62% |
| 2013 | 8,553 | 166 | 1.98% |
| 2012 | 8,387 | 282 | 3.48% |
| 2011 | 8,105 | 219 | 2.78% |
| 2010 | 7,886 | 2,417 | 3.73% |
| 2000 | 5,469 | 1,441 | 3.11% |
| 1990 | 4,028 | 2,428 | 9.67% |
| 1980 | 1,600 | 1,300 | 18.22% |
| 1970 | 300 | 200 | 11.61% |
| 1960 | 100 | 0.00% | |
| 1940 | 100 | 0.00% |