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Wasilla, AK


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Wasilla, Alaska

Wasilla, Alaska is 28 miles N of Anchorage, Alaska. It is in Matanuska Susitna county. The population of the city is 5,469.

The People and Families of Wasilla

In Wasilla, about 55% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Wasilla.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wasilla had a median family income of $53,792. A sizable number of people in Wasilla work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Wasilla political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $8,075. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Wasilla Housing

Of the housing in Wasilla, approximately 55% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Wasilla than most places in Alaska.

Commuting

In Wasilla, 86% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the city than most cities its size.

Comparative Profile of Wasilla, AK

Comparing Wasilla to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alaska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old107
Male Share of the Population92
Well-Paid Single Men75
Well-Paid Single Women67
Racial Diversity47
Female Share of the Population210
Age of the Population15
Senior Citizens17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size85
Portion of People Married56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income77
People Above Poverty57
People in Middle Class or Better56
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work34
Short Commute Times21
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing93
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Affordability of Property Taxes52
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Rents33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime11
Low Property Crime11

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