Wasilla, AK Demographics

A map of Wasilla's Population by Race

Wasilla, Alaska had a population of 9,054 in 2020. It was 72.3% White, 1.4% Black, 2.0% Asian, 5.8% Hispanic, 8.1% Native American/Other, and 10.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wasilla, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Wasilla is the 9th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Wasilla's White Population

6,543 residents of Wasilla identify as White, or 72.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Wasilla larger than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Wasilla is ranked #118 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wasilla is less White than neighboring Tanaina (77% White), South Lakes (77.7% White), Meadow Lakes (75.3% White), North Lakes (75.2% White), and Knik-Fairview (73.8% White).

Wasilla's Black Population

129 residents of Wasilla identify as Black, or 1.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wasilla roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alaska (2.8% Black). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Wasilla is ranked #35 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Wasilla is more Black than neighboring Tanaina (0.6% Black), South Lakes (1.2% Black), Meadow Lakes (1% Black), North Lakes (0.7% Black), and Knik-Fairview (0.9% Black).

Wasilla's Asian Population

178 residents of Wasilla identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wasilla roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Wasilla is ranked #48 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wasilla is more Asian than neighboring Tanaina (1.1% Asian), South Lakes (1.4% Asian), Meadow Lakes (1.5% Asian), North Lakes (1.7% Asian), and Knik-Fairview (1.5% Asian).

Wasilla's Hispanic Population

527 residents of Wasilla identify as Hispanic, or 5.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wasilla roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Wasilla is ranked #57 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wasilla is more Hispanic than neighboring Tanaina (5.5% Hispanic), South Lakes (4.5% Hispanic), Meadow Lakes (5% Hispanic), North Lakes (5.6% Hispanic), and Knik-Fairview (5.4% Hispanic).

Wasilla's Native American/Other Population

733 residents of Wasilla identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 8.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wasilla slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Wasilla is ranked #243 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wasilla is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tanaina (5.9% Native American/Other), South Lakes (5.5% Native American/Other), Meadow Lakes (7% Native American/Other), North Lakes (6.6% Native American/Other), and Knik-Fairview (7.4% Native American/Other).

Wasilla's Multiracial Population

944 residents of Wasilla identify as Multiracial, or 10.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wasilla roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Wasilla is ranked #79 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wasilla is more Multiracial than neighboring Tanaina (9.8% Multiracial), South Lakes (9.7% Multiracial), Meadow Lakes (10.2% Multiracial), and North Lakes (10.1% Multiracial). Wasilla is less Multiracial than neighboring Knik-Fairview (11% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.