Demographics & People — Wasilla, Alaska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,435 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~10,400 |
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| Median Age | 34.8 |
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| Total Households | 4,078 |
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| Family Households | 2,134 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1801 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,178 |
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| Black or African American | 85 |
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| Asian | 223 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 462 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 2,678 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,378 |
| German | 1,247 |
| Irish | 1,242 |
| English | 851 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 623 |
| American | 446 |
| Norwegian | 332 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 306 |
| Dutch | 234 |
Language
| English Only | 8,212 |
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| Spanish | 192 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,845 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 846 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,841 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Wasilla, Alaska.
