Wasilla, AK Demographics

A map of Wasilla's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,899	6,543	71.0%	72.3%
Multiracial	976	944	10.0%	10.4%
Native American/Other	924	733	9.5%	8.1%
Hispanic	494	527	5.1%	5.8%
Black	242	129	2.5%	1.4%
Asian	185	178	1.9%	2.0%

Wasilla, Alaska has an estimated population of 9,720, an increase from the 9,054 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.0% White, 10.0% Multiracial, 9.5% Native American/Other, 5.1% Hispanic, 2.5% Black, and 1.9% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wasilla, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wasilla has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Alaska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Wasilla, that probability was 45.6% in 2020 and 47.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wasilla is ranked the 8th most populous place in Alaska, out of 355 places. 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 was ranked the 9th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wasilla's White Population

6,899 residents of Wasilla, or 71.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wasilla is considerably higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Wasilla ranks 118th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wasilla's White population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. White residents' share of Wasilla's population has decreased from 72.3% to 71.0%.

Wasilla is less White than neighboring Tanaina (77.7% White), South Lakes (80.8% White), Meadow Lakes (78.7% White), North Lakes (74.9% White), and Knik-Fairview (72.4% White).

Wasilla's Black Population

242 residents of Wasilla, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wasilla is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Wasilla ranks 35th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wasilla's Black population has grown by an estimated 87.6%. Black residents' share of Wasilla's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.5%.

Wasilla is more Black than neighboring Tanaina (0.1% Black), South Lakes (0.6% Black), Meadow Lakes (0.2% Black), North Lakes (0.4% Black), and Knik-Fairview (0.7% Black).

Wasilla's Asian Population

185 residents of Wasilla, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wasilla is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Wasilla ranks 51st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wasilla's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. Asian residents' share of Wasilla's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Wasilla is more Asian than neighboring South Lakes (1.7% Asian), and North Lakes (1.4% Asian). Wasilla is less Asian than neighboring Tanaina (2% Asian), Meadow Lakes (2.2% Asian), and Knik-Fairview (2.1% Asian).

Wasilla's Hispanic Population

494 residents of Wasilla, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wasilla is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Wasilla ranks 57th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wasilla's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Wasilla's population has decreased from 5.8% to 5.1%.

Wasilla is more Hispanic than neighboring Tanaina (4.1% Hispanic), and Meadow Lakes (4.1% Hispanic). Wasilla is less Hispanic than neighboring North Lakes (6.8% Hispanic), and Knik-Fairview (5.7% Hispanic).

Wasilla's Native American/Other Population

924 residents of Wasilla, or 9.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wasilla is lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Wasilla ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wasilla's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 26.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wasilla's population has increased from 8.1% to 9.5%.

Wasilla is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tanaina (5.2% Native American/Other), South Lakes (5.8% Native American/Other), Meadow Lakes (5.9% Native American/Other), North Lakes (6% Native American/Other), and Knik-Fairview (6.4% Native American/Other).

Wasilla's Multiracial Population

976 residents of Wasilla, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wasilla is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Wasilla ranks 79th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wasilla's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Wasilla's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.0%.

Wasilla is more Multiracial than neighboring South Lakes (5.9% Multiracial), and Meadow Lakes (9% Multiracial). Wasilla is less Multiracial than neighboring Tanaina (10.9% Multiracial), North Lakes (10.5% Multiracial), and Knik-Fairview (12.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.