Wasilla, AK

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Wasilla Overview

9,267
TOTAL POPULATION
4,701
MALE POPULATION
4,566
FEMALE POPULATION
102.96
MALES / 100 FEMALES
97.13
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$38,415
PER CAPITA INCOME
$95,753
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$69,534
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,962
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
4,219
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Wasilla Zip Codes

Wasilla Area Codes

Race in Wasilla

The most populous races in Wasilla are White / Caucasian (7,187 | 77.5%), Two or more Races (842 | 9.1%), and Native / Alaskan (643 | 6.9%).
Race in Wasilla
Race# Population% Population
Asian2903.1%
Black / African American1161.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific340.4%
Hispanic or Latino6236.7%
Native / Alaskan6436.9%
White / Caucasian7,18777.5%
Two or more Races8429.1%
Some other Race1551.7%
Total9,267100.0%

Ancestry in Wasilla

The most populous ancestries reported in Wasilla are German (1,247 | 13.5%), Irish (1,242 | 13.4%), English (851 | 9.2%), American (446 | 4.8%), and Alaska Native (340 | 3.7%), together accounting for 44.5% of all Wasilla residents.
Ancestry in Wasilla
Ancestry# Population% Population
Alaska Native3403.7%
Alaskan Athabascan1141.2%
Aleut1701.8%
American4464.8%
Apache410.4%
Arab420.4%
Bhutanese380.4%
British510.5%
Bulgarian180.2%
Burmese570.6%
Canadian240.3%
Central American190.2%
Central American Indian50.1%
Cherokee1111.2%
Cheyenne20.0%
Chippewa240.3%
Choctaw340.4%
Cuban1461.6%
Czech840.9%
Czechoslovakian210.2%
Danish1171.3%
Dutch2342.5%
English8519.2%
European1651.8%
Finnish110.1%
French2092.3%
French Canadian660.7%
German1,24713.5%
Greek260.3%
Hopi720.8%
Indian (Asian)450.5%
Inupiat2342.5%
Irish1,24213.4%
Italian660.7%
Kiowa90.1%
Korean2452.6%
Lebanese420.4%
Mexican3063.3%
Mexican American Indian50.1%
Northern European460.5%
Norwegian3323.6%
Pakistani320.4%
Panamanian190.2%
Polish860.9%
Portuguese170.2%
Puerto Rican971.1%
Russian991.1%
Samoan350.4%
Scandinavian640.7%
Scotch-Irish2052.2%
Scottish1791.9%
Slovene110.1%
Spaniard420.4%
Sri Lankan290.3%
Subsaharan African30.0%
Swedish1721.9%
Swiss770.8%
Thai390.4%
Tlingit-Haida330.4%
Tsimshian210.2%
Ukrainian700.8%
Welsh1531.7%
Yup'ik830.9%
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Immigrants in Wasilla

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Wasilla came from Asia (251 | 2.7%), Latin America (134 | 1.5%), South Eastern Asia (117 | 1.3%), Philippines (108 | 1.2%), and Eastern Asia (100 | 1.1%), together accounting for 7.7% of all Wasilla residents.
Immigrants in Wasilla
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa30.0%
Asia2512.7%
Canada450.5%
Caribbean810.9%
Central America530.6%
China360.4%
Cuba810.9%
Eastern Asia1001.1%
Eastern Europe1001.1%
Europe1001.1%
India340.4%
Japan200.2%
Korea440.5%
Laos90.1%
Latin America1341.5%
Mexico340.4%
Middle Africa30.0%
Moldova200.2%
Panama190.2%
Philippines1081.2%
South Central Asia340.4%
South Eastern Asia1171.3%
Ukraine800.9%
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Sex and Age in Wasilla

Sex and Age in Wasilla

The most populous age groups in Wasilla are 30 to 34 Years (453 | 9.6%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (477 | 10.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Wasilla
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years366 (7.8%)230 (5.0%)
5 to 9 Years364 (7.7%)296 (6.5%)
10 to 14 Years295 (6.3%)345 (7.6%)
15 to 19 Years326 (6.9%)161 (3.5%)
20 to 24 Years252 (5.4%)243 (5.3%)
25 to 29 Years390 (8.3%)296 (6.5%)
30 to 34 Years453 (9.6%)477 (10.4%)
35 to 39 Years326 (6.9%)310 (6.8%)
40 to 44 Years331 (7.0%)272 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years268 (5.7%)187 (4.1%)
50 to 54 Years312 (6.6%)204 (4.5%)
55 to 59 Years140 (3.0%)307 (6.7%)
60 to 64 Years230 (4.9%)357 (7.8%)
65 to 69 Years315 (6.7%)257 (5.6%)
70 to 74 Years107 (2.3%)232 (5.1%)
75 to 79 Years45 (1.0%)127 (2.8%)
80 to 84 Years123 (2.6%)78 (1.7%)
85 Years and over58 (1.2%)187 (4.1%)
Total4,701 (100.0%)4,566 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Wasilla

Median Family Size in Wasilla

The median family size in Wasilla is 2.95 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,650 | 71.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.11 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (271 | 11.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.16 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Wasilla
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,650 (71.9%)3.11
Single Male/Father271 (11.8%)2.16
Single Female/Mother375 (16.3%)2.83
Total Families2,296 (100.0%)2.95

Median Household Size in Wasilla

The median household size in Wasilla is 2.26 persons per household, with married-couple households (1,650 | 40.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.17 persons per household. non-family households (1,770 | 43.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Wasilla
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,650 (40.6%)3.17
Single Male/Father271 (6.7%)2.52
Single Female/Mother375 (9.2%)3.00
Non-family1,770 (43.5%)1.22
Total Households4,066 (100.0%)2.26

Household Size by Marriage Status in Wasilla

Out of a total of 4,066 households in Wasilla, 2,296 (56.5%) are family households, while 1,770 (43.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,014, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,473.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Wasilla
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,473 (36.2%)
2-Person Households1,014 (24.9%)227 (5.6%)
3-Person Households453 (11.1%)49 (1.2%)
4-Person Households461 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households245 (6.0%)21 (0.5%)
6-Person Households46 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households77 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,296 (56.5%)1,770 (43.5%)

Female Fertility in Wasilla

Fertility by Age in Wasilla

Average fertility rate in Wasilla is 64.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 112.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 88.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Wasilla
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years114 (88.4%)112.0
35 to 50 years15 (11.6%)18.0
Total129 (100.0%)64.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wasilla

67.4% of women with births (129) in Wasilla are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 23.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wasilla
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years87 (76.3%)27 (23.7%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Total87 (67.4%)42 (32.6%)

Fertility by Education in Wasilla

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Wasilla
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School7 (5.4%)36.0
High School Diploma29 (22.5%)39.0
College or Associate's Degree83 (64.3%)134.0
Bachelor's Degree10 (7.7%)34.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total129 (100.0%)64.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wasilla

32.6% of women with births in Wasilla are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 89.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wasilla
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
High School Diploma13 (44.8%)16 (55.2%)
College or Associate's Degree74 (89.2%)9 (10.8%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total87 (67.4%)42 (32.6%)

Income in Wasilla

Income Overview in Wasilla

Per Capita Income in Wasilla is $38,415, while median incomes of families and households are $95,753 and $69,534 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income9,267$38,415
Median Family Income2,296$95,753
Mean Family Income2,296$110,719
Median Household Income4,066$69,534
Mean Household Income4,066$88,130
Income Deficit2,296$9,962
Wage / Income Gap (%)9,26732.14%
Wage / Income Gap ($)9,26767.86¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index9,2670.46

Earnings by Sex in Wasilla

Average Earnings in Wasilla are $48,893, $60,786 for men and $41,250 for women, a difference of 32.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Wasilla
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,570 (57.8%)$60,786
Female1,874 (42.2%)$41,250
Total4,444 (100.0%)$48,893

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wasilla

The most common earnings brackets in Wasilla are $100,000+ for men (557 | 21.7%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (214 | 11.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wasilla
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less108 (4.2%)98 (5.2%)
$2,500 to $4,99966 (2.6%)122 (6.5%)
$5,000 to $7,49934 (1.3%)45 (2.4%)
$7,500 to $9,99950 (1.9%)77 (4.1%)
$10,000 to $12,49923 (0.9%)18 (1.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99957 (2.2%)10 (0.5%)
$15,000 to $17,49979 (3.1%)31 (1.7%)
$17,500 to $19,99969 (2.7%)67 (3.6%)
$20,000 to $22,49960 (2.3%)101 (5.4%)
$22,500 to $24,99945 (1.8%)23 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99978 (3.0%)111 (5.9%)
$30,000 to $34,99954 (2.1%)108 (5.8%)
$35,000 to $39,99989 (3.5%)71 (3.8%)
$40,000 to $44,999150 (5.8%)160 (8.5%)
$45,000 to $49,999131 (5.1%)180 (9.6%)
$50,000 to $54,99967 (2.6%)57 (3.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999190 (7.4%)152 (8.1%)
$65,000 to $74,999209 (8.1%)90 (4.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999454 (17.7%)214 (11.4%)
$100,000+557 (21.7%)139 (7.4%)
Total2,570 (100.0%)1,874 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wasilla

Average earnings in Wasilla are $67,261 for men and $43,475 for women, a difference of 35.4%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $93,281, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $54,427. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $56,078, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $32,813.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wasilla
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$54,427$32,813
College or Associate's Degree$79,663$42,500
Bachelor's Degree$93,281$56,078
Graduate Degree$76,045$55,938
Total$67,261$43,475

Family Income in Wasilla

Family Income Brackets in Wasilla

According to the Wasilla family income data, there are 443 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 34 families (1.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Wasilla
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000803.5%
$10,000 to $14,999341.5%
$15,000 to $24,9991848.0%
$25,000 to $34,999964.2%
$35,000 to $49,9991476.4%
$50,000 to $74,99934214.9%
$75,000 to $99,99937216.2%
$100,000 to $149,99944319.3%
$150,000 to $199,99930813.4%
$200,000+28912.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wasilla

7+ person families (66 | 2.9%) account for the highest median family income in Wasilla with $185,417 per family, while 3-person families (444 | 19.3%) have the highest median income of $42,527 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wasilla
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,126 (49.0%)$81,544
3-Person Families444 (19.3%)$127,581
4-Person Families385 (16.8%)$100,368
5-Person Families234 (10.2%)$99,524
6-Person Families41 (1.8%)$165,694
7+ Person Families66 (2.9%)$185,417
Total2,296 (100.0%)$95,753

Family Income by Number of Earners in Wasilla

Family Income by Number of Earners in Wasilla
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners342 (14.9%)$0
1 Earner917 (39.9%)$80,525
2 Earners878 (38.2%)$122,660
3+ Earners159 (6.9%)$166,806
Total2,296 (100.0%)$95,753

Household Income in Wasilla

Household Income Brackets in Wasilla

With 642 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Wasilla, accounting for 15.8% of all households. In contrast, only 183 households (4.5%) fall into the $25,000 to $34,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Wasilla
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002857.0%
$10,000 to $14,9992365.8%
$15,000 to $24,99948812.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991834.5%
$35,000 to $49,9993669.0%
$50,000 to $74,99961815.2%
$75,000 to $99,99953313.1%
$100,000 to $149,99964215.8%
$150,000 to $199,9993258.0%
$200,000+3909.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Wasilla

The median household income in Wasilla is $69,534, with the highest median household income of $90,956 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,263 households (31.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $42,202, with 255 households (6.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Wasilla
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years255 (6.3%)$42,202
25 to 44 Years1,560 (38.4%)$88,030
45 to 64 Years1,263 (31.1%)$90,956
65+ Years988 (24.3%)$42,841
Total4,066 (100.0%)$69,534

Poverty in Wasilla

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wasilla

With 10.8% poverty level for males and 15.1% for females among the residents of Wasilla, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 12 males (24.0%) and 116 females (40.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wasilla
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years26 (8.2%)49 (21.3%)
5 Years12 (24.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years68 (15.5%)43 (9.5%)
12 to 14 Years19 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)8 (10.8%)
18 to 24 Years37 (12.6%)116 (40.3%)
25 to 34 Years95 (11.3%)116 (15.0%)
35 to 44 Years54 (8.2%)92 (15.8%)
45 to 54 Years55 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years51 (13.8%)80 (12.2%)
65 to 74 Years63 (14.9%)92 (19.3%)
75 Years and over19 (10.0%)88 (22.5%)
Total499 (10.8%)684 (15.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wasilla

According to the poverty statistics in Wasilla, males aged 15 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wasilla
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years290 (91.8%)181 (78.7%)
5 Years38 (76.0%)15 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years370 (84.5%)410 (90.5%)
12 to 14 Years152 (88.9%)163 (100.0%)
15 Years82 (100.0%)40 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years202 (100.0%)66 (89.2%)
18 to 24 Years257 (87.4%)172 (59.7%)
25 to 34 Years748 (88.7%)657 (85.0%)
35 to 44 Years603 (91.8%)490 (84.2%)
45 to 54 Years525 (90.5%)391 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years319 (86.2%)573 (87.7%)
65 to 74 Years359 (85.1%)386 (80.7%)
75 Years and over171 (90.0%)304 (77.5%)
Total4,116 (89.2%)3,848 (84.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wasilla

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Wasilla show that 5.8% or 96 of the total 1,650 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 10.3%, comprising of 51 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wasilla
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children866 (95.1%)45 (4.9%)
1 or 2 Children443 (89.7%)51 (10.3%)
3 or 4 Children186 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,554 (94.2%)96 (5.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wasilla

According to the poverty data in Wasilla, 24.0% or 65 single-father households and 19.2% or 72 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 34 households (39.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wasilla
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children10 (13.2%)34 (39.1%)
1 or 2 Children39 (21.8%)20 (9.3%)
3 or 4 Children16 (100.0%)18 (24.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total65 (24.0%)72 (19.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wasilla

The poverty data for Wasilla shows that 96 of the married-couple family households (5.8%) and 137 of the single-parent households (21.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 51 households (10.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 34 household (38.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wasilla
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children45 (4.9%)44 (27.0%)
1 or 2 Children51 (10.3%)59 (15.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)34 (38.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total96 (5.8%)137 (21.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Wasilla

Employment by Class of Employer in Wasilla

Among the 3,704 employed individuals in Wasilla, private company employees (2,027 | 54.7%), not-for-profit organizations (442 | 11.9%), and federal government employees (304 | 8.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Wasilla
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,02754.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)932.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2607.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations44211.9%
Local Government Employees2917.9%
State Government Employees2566.9%
Federal Government Employees3048.2%
Unpaid Family Workers310.8%
Total3,704100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Wasilla

According to the labor force statistics for Wasilla, out of the total population over 16 years of age (7,249), 58.2% or 4,219 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.7% or 409 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 79.6% or 546 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 60 to 64 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 26.1% or 74 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Wasilla
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years109 (29.9%)25 (22.9%)
20 to 24 Years392 (79.2%)61 (15.5%)
25 to 29 Years546 (79.6%)52 (9.5%)
30 to 34 Years676 (72.7%)66 (9.8%)
35 to 44 Years919 (74.2%)70 (7.6%)
45 to 54 Years767 (79.0%)59 (7.7%)
55 to 59 Years345 (77.2%)4 (1.2%)
60 to 64 Years284 (48.4%)74 (26.1%)
65 to 74 Years173 (19.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over6 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,219 (58.2%)409 (9.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wasilla

According to labor force statistics for Wasilla, 72.8% of individuals (3,538) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (4,860) are in the labor force, with 9.2% or 325 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.6% or 919 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 16.0% or 189 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wasilla
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School143 (52.8%)34 (12.6%)
High School Diploma1,184 (65.1%)291 (16.0%)
College / Associate Degree1,291 (73.5%)60 (3.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher919 (90.6%)78 (7.7%)
Total3,538 (72.8%)447 (9.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Wasilla

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wasilla are Community & Social Service (471 | 12.8%), Management (345 | 9.3%), Education Instruction & Library (324 | 8.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (237 | 6.4%), and Business & Financial (155 | 4.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Wasilla

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wasilla, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (92.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (89.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (84.9%), and Health Technologists (80.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Wasilla
OccupationMaleFemale
Management208 (60.3%)137 (39.7%)
Business & Financial85 (54.8%)70 (45.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science211 (89.0%)26 (11.0%)
Computers & Mathematics42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering104 (92.0%)9 (8.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science65 (79.3%)17 (20.7%)
Community & Social Service 158 (33.6%)313 (66.4%)
Education, Arts & Media39 (34.2%)75 (65.8%)
Legal Services & Support10 (45.5%)12 (54.5%)
Education Instruction & Library109 (33.6%)215 (66.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating21 (15.1%)118 (84.9%)
Health Technologists21 (20.0%)84 (80.0%)
Total (Category)683 (50.7%)664 (49.3%)
Total (Overall)2,063 (55.9%)1,627 (44.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Wasilla are Healthcare Support (186 | 5.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (163 | 4.4%), Security & Protection (132 | 3.6%), Firefighting & Prevention (111 | 3.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (111 | 3.0%).
Services Occupations in Wasilla

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Wasilla, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (83.8%), Firefighting & Prevention (57.7%), and Security & Protection (56.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (94.1%), Personal Care & Service (72.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (58.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Wasilla
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support11 (5.9%)175 (94.1%)
Security & Protection75 (56.8%)57 (43.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention64 (57.7%)47 (42.3%)
Law Enforcement11 (52.4%)10 (47.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving68 (41.7%)95 (58.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance93 (83.8%)18 (16.2%)
Personal Care & Service29 (27.9%)75 (72.1%)
Total (Category)276 (39.7%)420 (60.3%)
Total (Overall)2,063 (55.9%)1,627 (44.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Wasilla are Office & Administration (391 | 10.6%), and Sales & Related (368 | 10.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Wasilla

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Wasilla
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related197 (53.5%)171 (46.5%)
Office & Administration69 (17.6%)322 (82.4%)
Total (Category)266 (35.0%)493 (64.9%)
Total (Overall)2,063 (55.9%)1,627 (44.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Wasilla are Construction & Extraction (257 | 7.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (214 | 5.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (58 | 1.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Wasilla

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Wasilla
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry39 (67.2%)19 (32.8%)
Construction & Extraction257 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair214 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)510 (96.4%)19 (3.6%)
Total (Overall)2,063 (55.9%)1,627 (44.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Wasilla are Transportation (155 | 4.2%), Production (106 | 2.9%), and Material Moving (98 | 2.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Wasilla

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Wasilla
OccupationMaleFemale
Production106 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation133 (85.8%)22 (14.2%)
Material Moving89 (90.8%)9 (9.2%)
Total (Category)328 (91.4%)31 (8.6%)
Total (Overall)2,063 (55.9%)1,627 (44.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Wasilla

Employment Industries in Wasilla

The major employment industries in Wasilla include Health Care & Social Assistance (586 | 15.9%), Retail Trade (380 | 10.3%), Educational Services (370 | 10.0%), Construction (317 | 8.6%), and Public Administration (287 | 7.8%).
Employment Industries in Wasilla

Employment Industries by Sex in Wasilla

The Wasilla industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Manufacturing (98.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Administrative & Support (72.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (71.2%), and Educational Services (68.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Wasilla
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting121 (86.4%)19 (13.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction127 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction291 (91.8%)26 (8.2%)
Manufacturing65 (98.5%)1 (1.5%)
Wholesale Trade75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade150 (39.5%)230 (60.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing112 (59.6%)76 (40.4%)
Utilities102 (87.2%)15 (12.8%)
Information9 (42.9%)12 (57.1%)
Finance & Insurance45 (47.9%)49 (52.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing48 (44.0%)61 (56.0%)
Professional & Scientific88 (60.7%)57 (39.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support31 (27.2%)83 (72.8%)
Educational Services116 (31.4%)254 (68.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance169 (28.8%)417 (71.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation22 (66.7%)11 (33.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services143 (55.4%)115 (44.6%)
Public Administration185 (64.5%)102 (35.5%)
Total2,063 (55.9%)1,627 (44.1%)

Education in Wasilla

School Enrollment in Wasilla

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,017 students in Wasilla are elementary school (570 | 28.3%), middle school (509 | 25.2%), and high school (429 | 21.3%).
School Enrollment in Wasilla
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool502.5%
Kindergarten1316.5%
Elementary School57028.3%
Middle School50925.2%
High School42921.3%
College / Undergraduate24912.3%
Graduate / Professional793.9%
Total2,017100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wasilla

Out of a total of 2,017 students who are enrolled in schools in Wasilla, 335 (16.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,682 (83.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 21 (61.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 41 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wasilla
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds13 (38.2%)21 (61.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old510 (81.2%)118 (18.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds530 (84.1%)100 (15.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds354 (88.5%)46 (11.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds98 (83.1%)20 (17.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over104 (77.6%)30 (22.4%)
Total1,682 (83.4%)335 (16.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wasilla

Education (300 | 21.9%), science & technology (210 | 15.3%), social sciences (157 | 11.4%), arts & humanities (155 | 11.3%), and business (135 | 9.8%) are the most common fields of study among 1,372 individuals in Wasilla who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wasilla
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics261.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural594.3%
Physical & Health Sciences402.9%
Psychology463.4%
Social Sciences15711.4%
Engineering413.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies463.4%
Science & Technology21015.3%
Business1359.8%
Education30021.9%
Literature & Languages533.9%
Liberal Arts & History392.8%
Visual & Performing Arts423.1%
Communications231.7%
Arts & Humanities15511.3%
Total1,372100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Wasilla

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wasilla

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Wasilla are males with 2 vehicles (793, accounting for 37.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (642, making up 50.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wasilla
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle53 (2.5%)34 (2.1%)
1 Vehicle451 (21.3%)420 (26.6%)
2 Vehicles793 (37.4%)642 (40.7%)
3 Vehicles488 (23.0%)329 (20.8%)
4 Vehicles174 (8.2%)127 (8.1%)
5 or more Vehicles162 (7.6%)26 (1.7%)
Total2,121 (100.0%)1,578 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Wasilla

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Wasilla are 5 to 9 minutes (448 commuters, 12.8%), 20 to 24 minutes (443 commuters, 12.7%), and 10 to 14 minutes (436 commuters, 12.5%).
Commute Time in Wasilla
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2075.9%
5 to 9 Minutes44812.8%
10 to 14 Minutes43612.5%
15 to 19 Minutes2868.2%
20 to 24 Minutes44312.7%
25 to 29 Minutes2386.8%
30 to 34 Minutes1985.7%
35 to 39 Minutes1404.0%
40 to 44 Minutes1865.3%
45 to 59 Minutes39211.2%
60 to 89 Minutes36210.3%
90 or more Minutes1644.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Wasilla

The most common commute times in Wasilla are 60 to 89 minutes (288 commuters, 13.8%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (300 commuters, 21.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Wasilla
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes83 (4.0%)124 (8.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes148 (7.1%)300 (21.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes264 (12.6%)172 (12.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes118 (5.7%)168 (11.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes276 (13.2%)167 (11.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes163 (7.8%)75 (5.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes129 (6.2%)69 (4.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes107 (5.1%)33 (2.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes106 (5.1%)80 (5.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes280 (13.4%)112 (7.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes288 (13.8%)74 (5.2%)
90 or more Minutes128 (6.1%)36 (2.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wasilla

The most frequent times of departure to work in Wasilla are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (279, 13.4%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (330, 23.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wasilla
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM60 (2.9%)29 (2.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM57 (2.7%)62 (4.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM226 (10.8%)34 (2.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM263 (12.6%)171 (12.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM213 (10.2%)128 (9.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM279 (13.4%)330 (23.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM154 (7.4%)192 (13.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM168 (8.0%)92 (6.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM31 (1.5%)43 (3.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM111 (5.3%)94 (6.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM153 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM11 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM234 (11.2%)130 (9.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM130 (6.2%)105 (7.4%)
Total2,090 (100.0%)1,410 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Wasilla

Occupancy by Ownership in Wasilla

Of the total 4,066 dwellings in Wasilla, owner-occupied units account for 2,184 (53.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,882 (46.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Wasilla
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,18453.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,88246.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units4,066100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Wasilla

Occupancy by Household Size in Wasilla
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,47336.2%
2-Person Household1,24130.5%
3-Person Household50212.3%
4+ Person Household85020.9%
Total Housing Units4,066100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wasilla

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wasilla
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household595 (40.4%)878 (59.6%)
2-Person Household709 (57.1%)532 (42.9%)
3-Person Household342 (68.1%)160 (31.9%)
4+ Person Household538 (63.3%)312 (36.7%)
Total Housing Units2,184 (53.7%)1,882 (46.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wasilla

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wasilla
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School45 (20.1%)179 (79.9%)
High School Diploma579 (37.9%)948 (62.1%)
College/Associate Degree862 (60.5%)562 (39.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher698 (78.3%)193 (21.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wasilla

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wasilla
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,15128.3%
35 to 44 Years66416.3%
45 to 54 Years64215.8%
55 to 64 Years62115.3%
65 to 74 Years60814.9%
75 to 84 Years2436.0%
85 Years and Over1373.4%
Total4,066100.0%

Housing Finances in Wasilla

Median Income by Occupancy in Wasilla

Median Income by Occupancy in Wasilla
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,184 (53.7%)$99,474
Renter-Occupied1,882 (46.3%)$35,800
Average4,066 (100.0%)$69,534

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wasilla

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wasilla
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00063 (2.9%)195 (10.4%)
$5,000 to $9,99916 (0.7%)9 (0.5%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)236 (12.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99924 (1.1%)240 (12.8%)
$20,000 to $24,99994 (4.3%)130 (6.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99959 (2.7%)123 (6.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999126 (5.8%)240 (12.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999394 (18.0%)226 (12.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999320 (14.6%)213 (11.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999500 (22.9%)142 (7.5%)
$150,000 or more588 (26.9%)128 (6.8%)
Total2,184 (100.0%)1,882 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wasilla

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wasilla
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30026 (1.2%)10 (0.5%)
$300 to $49979 (3.6%)281 (14.9%)
$500 to $799266 (12.2%)190 (10.1%)
$800 to $999176 (8.1%)232 (12.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499293 (13.4%)640 (34.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999546 (25.0%)315 (16.7%)
$2,000 to $2,499393 (18.0%)93 (4.9%)
$2,500 to $2,999200 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more205 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,184 (100.0%)1,882 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Wasilla

Housing Structures in Wasilla

Housing Structures in Wasilla
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,17053.4%
Single Unit, Attached1804.4%
2 Unit Apartments4009.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments60814.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1954.8%
10 or more Apartments48211.8%
Mobile Home / Other310.8%
Total4,066100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wasilla

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wasilla
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,830 (84.3%)340 (15.7%)
Single Unit, Attached80 (44.4%)100 (55.6%)
2 Unit Apartments122 (30.5%)278 (69.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments140 (23.0%)468 (77.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)195 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments3 (0.6%)479 (99.4%)
Mobile Home / Other9 (29.0%)22 (71.0%)
Total2,184 (53.7%)1,882 (46.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wasilla

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wasilla
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)98 (5.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms154 (7.0%)750 (39.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms956 (43.8%)815 (43.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms598 (27.4%)126 (6.7%)
8 or more Rooms476 (21.8%)93 (4.9%)
Total2,184 (100.0%)1,882 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wasilla

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wasilla
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,953 (89.4%)1,355 (72.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity151 (6.9%)378 (20.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene60 (2.8%)33 (1.8%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels20 (0.9%)76 (4.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)40 (2.1%)
Total2,184 (100.0%)1,882 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Wasilla

Household Vehicle Usage in Wasilla
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle30 (1.4%)529 (28.1%)
1 Vehicle607 (27.8%)734 (39.0%)
2 Vehicles723 (33.1%)492 (26.1%)
3 or more Vehicles824 (37.7%)127 (6.8%)
Total2,184 (100.0%)1,882 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Wasilla

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Wasilla

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units5521,632
Median Property Value$279,500$313,900
Median Household Income$78,661$440
Monthly Housing Costs$669$205
Real Estate Taxes$3,093$239

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wasilla

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wasilla
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00021 (3.8%)26 (1.6%)
$50,000 to $99,9999 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999294 (53.3%)731 (44.8%)
$300,000 to $499,999154 (27.9%)643 (39.4%)
$500,000 to $749,99974 (13.4%)215 (13.2%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)17 (1.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total552 (100.0%)1,632 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wasilla

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wasilla
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00032 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99953 (9.6%)47 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99925 (4.5%)65 (4.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99943 (7.8%)34 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999110 (19.9%)83 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99975 (13.6%)284 (17.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99966 (12.0%)245 (15.0%)
$150,000 or more148 (26.8%)434 (26.6%)
Total552 (100.0%)1,632 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wasilla

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wasilla
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x144 (26.1%)104,471 (6,401.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x103 (18.7%)418 (25.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x101 (18.3%)337 (20.6%)
4.0x or more204 (37.0%)221 (13.5%)
Total552 (100.0%)1,632 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wasilla

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wasilla
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80030 (5.4%)11 (0.7%)
$800 to $1,49940 (7.2%)28 (1.7%)
$800 to $1,499430 (77.9%)106 (6.5%)
Total552 (100.0%)1,632 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Wasilla

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wasilla

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wasilla
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years518 (78.4%)143 (21.6%)
6 to 18 Years1,340 (80.8%)318 (19.2%)
19 to 25 Years460 (66.8%)229 (33.2%)
26 to 34 Years1,064 (75.5%)345 (24.5%)
35 to 44 Years1,038 (87.0%)155 (13.0%)
45 to 54 Years858 (89.4%)102 (10.6%)
55 to 64 Years861 (84.2%)162 (15.8%)
65 to 74 Years891 (99.0%)9 (1.0%)
75 Years and older582 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,612 (83.9%)1,463 (16.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wasilla

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wasilla
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born518 (78.4%)143 (21.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,340 (80.8%)318 (19.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen460 (66.8%)229 (33.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wasilla

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wasilla
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,413 (90.2%)153 (9.8%)
$25,000 to $49,999746 (84.9%)133 (15.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,110 (82.6%)234 (17.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999831 (63.2%)484 (36.8%)
$100,000 and over3,491 (88.4%)456 (11.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wasilla

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wasilla
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6250 (37.8%)283 (42.8%)
6 to 18 Years460 (27.7%)985 (59.4%)
19 to 25 Years194 (28.2%)266 (38.6%)
25 to 34 Years486 (34.5%)702 (49.8%)
35 to 44 Years381 (31.9%)739 (61.9%)
45 to 54 Years220 (22.9%)648 (67.5%)
55 to 64 Years294 (28.7%)596 (58.3%)
65 to 74 Years867 (96.3%)400 (44.4%)
75 Years and over582 (100.0%)261 (44.9%)
Total3,734 (41.1%)4,880 (53.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wasilla

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wasilla
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years10 (1.1%)32 (4.3%)
18 to 34 Years53 (4.9%)159 (15.1%)
35 to 64 Years338 (21.8%)425 (26.1%)
65 to 74 Years123 (29.1%)227 (47.5%)
75 Years and over94 (49.5%)227 (57.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Wasilla

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Wasilla: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)20 (2.7%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)8 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years45 (2.9%)87 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years56 (13.3%)31 (6.5%)
75 Years and over67 (35.3%)105 (26.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Wasilla: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)32 (4.3%)
18 to 34 Years27 (2.5%)78 (7.4%)
35 to 64 Years99 (6.4%)143 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years42 (10.0%)23 (4.8%)
75 Years and over39 (20.5%)56 (14.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Wasilla: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years10 (1.1%)20 (2.7%)
18 to 34 Years13 (1.2%)101 (9.6%)
35 to 64 Years85 (5.5%)165 (10.2%)
65 to 74 Years7 (1.7%)61 (12.8%)
75 Years and over9 (4.7%)48 (12.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Wasilla: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years29 (2.7%)58 (5.5%)
35 to 64 Years179 (11.6%)260 (16.0%)
65 to 74 Years72 (17.1%)156 (32.6%)
75 Years and over44 (23.2%)168 (42.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Wasilla: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years29 (2.7%)39 (3.7%)
35 to 64 Years58 (3.7%)162 (10.0%)
65 to 74 Years18 (4.3%)21 (4.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)106 (27.0%)

Technology Access in Wasilla

Computing Device Access in Wasilla

Computing Device Access in Wasilla
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop3,05275.1%
Smartphone3,66390.1%
Tablet2,19654.0%
No Computing Device2676.6%
Total4,066100.0%

Internet Access in Wasilla

Internet Access in Wasilla
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet100.3%
Broadband Home2,57963.4%
Cellular Data Only84420.8%
Satellite Internet1373.4%
No Internet51012.5%
Total4,066100.0%

Wasilla Summary

Wasilla, Alaska is a city located in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough in the southcentral region of the state. It is the largest city in the borough and the sixth-largest city in the state. Wasilla is located approximately 45 miles northeast of Anchorage and is considered part of the Anchorage Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city was incorporated in 1974 and has a population of approximately 10,000 people.

History

The area that is now Wasilla was originally inhabited by the Dena’ina Athabascan people. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the early 1900s, and the town was officially founded in 1917. The town was named after Chief Wasilla, a Dena’ina Athabascan leader.
The town grew slowly until the 1950s, when the construction of the Alaska Railroad and the building of the Glenn Highway made it easier for people to travel to and from Wasilla. This led to an influx of new residents and businesses, and the town began to grow rapidly.
In 1974, Wasilla was officially incorporated as a city. Since then, the city has continued to grow and develop. In the 1980s, Wasilla became a popular destination for tourists, and the city has continued to attract visitors from all over the world.

Geography

Wasilla is located in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough in the southcentral region of Alaska. It is situated at the base of the Chugach Mountains and is surrounded by lakes, rivers, and forests. The city is located approximately 45 miles northeast of Anchorage and is considered part of the Anchorage Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The climate in Wasilla is generally mild, with temperatures ranging from the mid-30s in the winter to the mid-60s in the summer. The city receives an average of 20 inches of precipitation per year, with most of it falling in the form of snow.

Economy

Wasilla’s economy is largely based on tourism, retail, and services. The city is home to several large retail stores, including Walmart, Target, and Home Depot. The city also has a thriving tourism industry, with visitors coming from all over the world to experience the city’s natural beauty and outdoor activities.
The city is also home to several manufacturing and industrial businesses, including a large paper mill and a fish processing plant. Wasilla is also home to several government agencies, including the Alaska Department of Transportation and the Alaska State Troopers.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Wasilla had a population of 10,171 people. The racial makeup of the city was 87.3% White, 4.2% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.7% African American, and 0.2% Pacific Islander. The median household income in Wasilla was $60,945, and the median age was 33.7 years.
Wasilla is a diverse city, with a variety of cultures and backgrounds represented. The city is home to a large number of Native Americans, as well as a growing population of immigrants from all over the world. The city is also home to a large number of military personnel, as it is located near several military bases.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Wasilla?
Total Population of Wasilla is 9,267.
What is the Total Male Population of Wasilla?
Total Male Population of Wasilla is 4,701.
What is the Total Female Population of Wasilla?
Total Female Population of Wasilla is 4,566.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Wasilla?
There are 102.96 Males per 100 Females in Wasilla.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Wasilla?
There are 97.13 Females per 100 Males in Wasilla.
What is the Median Population Age in Wasilla?
Median Population Age in Wasilla is 35.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Wasilla
Average Family Size in Wasilla is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Wasilla
Average Household Size in Wasilla is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Wasilla?
Per Capita income in Wasilla is $38,415.
What is the Median Family Income in Wasilla?
Median Family Income in Wasilla is $95,753.
What is the Median Household income in Wasilla?
Median Household Income in Wasilla is $69,534.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Wasilla?
Income or Wage Gap in Wasilla is 32.1%.
Women in Wasilla earn 67.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Wasilla?
Family Income Deficit in Wasilla is $9,962.
Families that are below poverty line in Wasilla earn $9,962 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Wasilla?
Inequality or Gini Index in Wasilla is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Wasilla?
There are 4,219 People in the Labor Forcein in Wasilla.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Wasilla?
58.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Wasilla.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Wasilla?
Unemployment Rate in Wasilla is 9.7%.