Wasilla, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Anchorage Municipality County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
9,435
Population
762/sq mi density
$70,756
Median Income
$40,192 per capita
$325,000
Home Value
$425,040 Zillow
$1,104
Median Rent
33.7% income on rent
37°F
Avg Temperature
498
Violent Crime/100K
2,646 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$70,756 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$325,000 home value, $1,104/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
498 violent crimes/100K (31% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
9,435
Census 2023
Population Density
762
per square mile
Land Area
12.4
square miles (32.1 km²)
Median Age
35.3 yrs
9% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.4% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 15.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
76.1%
Black
0.9%
Hispanic
4.9%
Asian
2.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 10.3% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
92.8%
Spanish
10.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.2%
Veterans
12.5%
108% above US avg (6%)
Disability
15.6%
20% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
86.5%
5% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
13.5%
57% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.429
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 9,435 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 762 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 12.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 35.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 51.0% |
| Female | 49.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.9% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
Language
| English Only | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 10.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.2% |
| Veterans | 12.5% |
| Disability | 15.6% |
| Health Insurance | 86.5% |
| Uninsured | 13.5% |
| Broadband Access | 89.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.429 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |