Wasilla is a somewhat small coastal city (ie. on the ocean or tidally-influenced rivers) located in the state of Alaska. With a population of 5,505 people and five constituent neighborhoods, Wasilla is the 12th largest community in Alaska.

Unlike some cities where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Wasilla is neither predominently one or the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Wasilla is a city of sales and office workers, service providers, and construction workers and builders. There are especially a lot of people living in Wasilla who work in office and administrative support jobs (16.54%), sales jobs (11.46%), and management occupations (7.61%).

Wasilla is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city's good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Wasilla's overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

The city is also nautical, which means that parts of Wasilla are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and tidal rivers. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.

In Wasilla, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 34.45 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.

As is often the case in a small city, Wasilla doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

Wasilla Information and Demographics

The citizens of Wasilla are slightly less educated than the national average of 14.96% for the average city or town: 12.71% of adults in Wasilla have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.

The per capita income in Wasilla in 2000 was $21,127, which is middle income relative to Alaska, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $84,508 for a family of four.

Wasilla is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Wasilla home come from a variety of different races and ancestries. The most prevalent race in Wasilla is White, followed by Native American. Important ancestries of people in Wasilla include German, Irish, English, Scottish, French, Danish, and Swedish.

The most common language spoken in Wasilla is English.