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Total population: 5,505 (Urban population: 4,602 (all inside urban clusters), Rural population: 903 (all nonfarm))

Wasilla, Alaska Age and Sex of Residents

Houses: 2,118 (1,975 occupied: 1,095 owner occupied, 880 renter occupied)
% of renters here:  45%
State:  37%

Housing density: 181 houses/condos per square mile


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Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2000: $80,800


Median rent asked for vacant for-rent units in 2000: $538


Median gross rent in Wasilla, AK in 2000: $705


Housing units in Wasilla with a mortgage: 695 (84 second mortgage, 26 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 139






Household type by relationship

Households: 5,500
  • In family households: 4,785 (1,112 male householders, 314 female householders)
    1,063 spouses, 1,990 children (1,774 natural, 51 adopted, 165 stepchildren), 36 grandchildren, 31 brothers or sisters, 4 parents, 57 other relatives, 178 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 715 (277 male householders (204 living alone)), 295 female householders (259 living alone)), 143 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 5 (0 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 466 2-persons, 354 3-persons, 352 4-persons, 142 5-persons, 50 6-persons, 62 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 463 1-person, 98 2-persons, 5 3-persons, 6 5-persons.

1,197 married couples with children.
502 single-parent households (116 men, 386 women).

93.6% of residents of Wasilla speak English at home.
1.8% of residents speak Spanish at home (63% speak English very well, 20% speak English well, 18% speak English not well).
2.7% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (20% speak English very well, 27% speak English well, 25% speak English not well, 28% don't speak English at all).
0.9% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (51% speak English very well, 38% speak English well, 11% speak English not well).
0.9% of residents speak other language at home (100% speak English very well).

Foreign born population: 226 (4.1%)
(16.8% of them are naturalized citizens)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  6.0
State:  5.7

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  3.8
State:  3.9



Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Wasilla, Alaska:

  • 1 room: 7
  • 2 rooms: 24
  • 3 rooms: 65
  • 4 rooms: 103
  • 5 rooms: 224
  • 6 rooms: 267
  • 7 rooms: 167
  • 8 rooms: 125
  • 9 or more rooms: 113


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Wasilla, Alaska:

  • 1 room: 26
  • 2 rooms: 95
  • 3 rooms: 214
  • 4 rooms: 349
  • 5 rooms: 110
  • 6 rooms: 50
  • 7 rooms: 23
  • 8 rooms: 0
  • 9 or more rooms: 13


Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 41
  • 1995 to 1998: 289
  • 1990 to 1994: 162
  • 1980 to 1989: 1,014
  • 1970 to 1979: 489
  • 1960 to 1969: 92
  • 1950 to 1959: 8
  • 1940 to 1949: 23
  • 1939 or earlier: 0


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Wasilla:

  • no bedroom: 7
  • 1 bedroom: 91
  • 2 bedrooms: 208
  • 3 bedrooms: 544
  • 4 bedrooms: 196
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 49


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Wasilla:

  • no bedroom: 26
  • 1 bedroom: 239
  • 2 bedrooms: 463
  • 3 bedrooms: 129
  • 4 bedrooms: 23
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 0


Cars and other vehicles available in Wasilla in owner-occupied houses/condos:

  • no vehicle: 21
  • 1 vehicle: 262
  • 2 vehicles: 431
  • 3 vehicles: 287
  • 4 vehicles: 64
  • 5 or more vehicles: 30


Cars and other vehicles available in Wasilla in n renter-occupied apartments

  • no vehicle: 80
  • 1 vehicle: 503
  • 2 vehicles: 228
  • 3 vehicles: 63
  • 4 vehicles: 6
  • 5 or more vehicles: 0

Wasilla, AK house values


Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses in 2000 in Wasilla, AK:

  • Less than $10,000: 0
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 0
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 0
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 6
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 0
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 10
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 9
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 20
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 19
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 5
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 11
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 28
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 45
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 158
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 209
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 155
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 61
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 63
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 22
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 13
  • $400,000 to $499,999: 0
  • $500,000 to $749,999: 0
  • $750,000 to $999,999: 0
  • $1,000,000 or more: 0
 


Wasilla rent paid by renters graph

Rent paid by renters in 2000 in Wasilla:

  • Less than $100: 0
  • $100 to $149: 11
  • $150 to $199: 0
  • $200 to $249: 37
  • $250 to $299: 19
  • $300 to $349: 0
  • $350 to $399: 26
  • $400 to $449: 22
  • $450 to $499: 40
  • $500 to $549: 59
  • $550 to $599: 74
  • $600 to $649: 76
  • $650 to $699: 205
  • $700 to $749: 51
  • $750 to $799: 65
  • $800 to $899: 78
  • $900 to $999: 57
  • $1,000 to $1,249: 26
  • $1,250 to $1,499: 0
  • $1,500 to $1,999: 6
  • $2,000 or more: 0
  • No cash rent: 28
 



Year of entry for the foreign-born population

  • 1995 to March 2000: 69
  • 1990 to 1994: 81
  • 1985 to 1989: 9
  • 1980 to 1984: 0
  • 1975 to 1979: 18
  • 1970 to 1974: 8
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1965 to 1969: 41

Wasilla, AK Time Leaving Home for Work

Percentage of workers working in this county: 71.0%
Number of people working at home: 147 (6.1% of all workers)


Wasilla travel time to work

Travel time to work

  • Less than 5 minutes: 133
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 530
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 316
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 285
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 169
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 31
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 59
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 28
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 17
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 197
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 299
  • 90 or more minutes: 189
 


Wasilla mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 1,695 (71%)
  • Carpooled: 368 (15%)
  • Walked: 35 (1%)
  • Other means: 155 (6%)
  • Worked at home: 147 (6%)
 


Wasilla, AK household income

Household income:

  • Less than $10,000: 135
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 124
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 85
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 82
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 171
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 69
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 84
  • $40,000 to $44,999: 180
  • $45,000 to $49,999: 91
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 216
  • $60,000 to $74,999: 252
  • $75,000 to $99,999: 269
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 95
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 56
  • $150,000 to $199,999: 42
  • $200,000 or more: 47
 


First ancestries reported:

  • Other groups: 861
  • German: 741
  • Irish: 557
  • United States or American: 329
  • English: 314
  • Scottish: 153
  • French (except Basque): 153
  • Danish: 126
  • Swedish: 114
  • Norwegian: 110
  • Scotch-Irish: 102
  • Italian: 97
  • Ukrainian: 89
  • Dutch: 85
  • Russian: 72
  • European: 61
  • Polish: 51
  • French Canadian: 45
  • Austrian: 29
  • Slavic: 29
  • Canadian: 28
  • Scandinavian: 23
  • Welsh: 23
  • British: 17
  • Slovak: 14
  • Portuguese: 10
  • Hungarian: 9
  • Northern European: 7
  • Swiss: 6
  • Syrian: 5
  • Arab:: 5
  • Greek: 5
  • Czech: 5


Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:



  • Ukraine (20%)
  • Russia (19%)
  • Canada (17%)
  • Philippines (13%)
  • Other Eastern Europe (9%)
  • Venezuela (8%)
  • Germany (7%)

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 1960
  • Northeast: 366
  • Midwest: 866
  • South: 598
  • West: 1398

36% of Wasilla residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 53% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 57% lived in Alaska.

Education attainment for males 25 years and older:

  • No schooling: 18
  • Nursery to 4th grade: 0
  • 5th and 6th grade: 0
  • 7th and 8th grade: 23
  • 9th grade: 5
  • 10th grade: 35
  • 11th grade: 45
  • 12th grade, no diploma: 32
  • High school graduate (or equivalency): 535
  • Less than 1 year of college: 80
  • Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 431
  • Associate degree: 158
  • Bachelor's degree: 53
  • Master's degree: 82
  • Professional school degree: 6
  • Doctorate degree: 6


Educational Attainment for Males


Education attainment for females 25 years and older:

  • No schooling: 0
  • Nursery to 4th grade: 0
  • 5th and 6th grade: 29
  • 7th and 8th grade: 51
  • 9th grade: 5
  • 10th grade: 44
  • 11th grade: 25
  • 12th grade, no diploma: 34
  • High school graduate (or equivalency): 468
  • Less than 1 year of college: 291
  • Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 221
  • Associate degree: 168
  • Bachelor's degree: 171
  • Master's degree: 75
  • Professional school degree: 0
  • Doctorate degree: 0


Educational Attainment for Females




Class of Workers


Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic males: 9.5%
Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic females: 9.8%


Unemployment rate for Black males: 0.0%
Unemployment rate for Black females: 0.0%


Unemployment rate for American Indian and Alaska Native males: 50.0%
Unemployment rate for American Indian and Alaska Native females: 29.0%


Unemployment rate for two or more race males: 16.3%
Unemployment rate for two or more race females: 0.0%


Unemployment rate for Hispanic or Latino males: 0.0%
Unemployment rate for Hispanic or Latino females: 25.0%


Median household income in 1999 for:

  • White non-Hispanic householders: $50,819
  • Black householders: $26,250
  • American Indian and Alaska Native householders: $15,000
  • Some other race householders: $127,308
  • Two or more races householders: $44,766
  • Median household income in 1999, Hispanic or Latino race: $45,000

Wasilla household income for White Non-Hispanic householders

Wasilla household income for Black or African American householders

Wasilla household income for American Indian or Alaska Native householders

Wasilla household income for some other race householders

Wasilla household income for two or more races householders

Wasilla household income for Hispanic or Latino householders

Wasilla marital status for males

Wasilla marital status for females


Median house value for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $138,500
  • American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $103,100
  • Some other race householders: $162,500
  • Two or more races householders: $147,900
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $162,500

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 1,130
  • One, attached: 72
  • Two: 178
  • 3 or 4: 425
  • 5 to 9: 128
  • 10 to 19: 62
  • 20 to 49: 53
  • Mobile homes: 57
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 13

Median worth of mobile homes: $101,300


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 3%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 2%


Year Householders Moved Into Unit in Wasilla:

 


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:


  • Utility gas (93%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (4%)
  • Electricity (2%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:


  • Utility gas (84%)
  • Electricity (11%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2%)

Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 57
Here:  6.7%
Alaska:  6.9%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 14
Here:  3.7%
Alaska:  5.9%

Students in private undegraduate colleges: 19
Here:  12.2%
Alaska:  14.1%



School Enrollment by Level of School for Male Students



School Enrollment by Level of School for Female Students



Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninstitutionalized)

 

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