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Wrangell city and

Alaska · 2,007 residents (2025 est.) · 2,556.131 sq mi
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Wrangell city and has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $296,400. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 31% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,088
−10%since 2000
from 2,308 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.1
+23%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,007 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Wrangell city and
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,937
+83%since 2000
from $21,851 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.3%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
−6%since 2010
from 0.455 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$296,400
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$993
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $636 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
40.9% rent
Vacancy rate
25.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+66%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(1,689)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1%(23)
Asian0.6%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(128)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.4%(1,178)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(79)
Asian4.2%(87)
Other35.5%(742)
Diversity Score69%(1,441)
Diversity Score
69
+1144%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.5 min
−12%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.2%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.6%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.9%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2012
from 23.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.2%
−65.7 ptssince 2013
from 76.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
+17.0 ptssince 2017
from 74.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 94.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wrangell city and, Alaska?

Wrangell city and, Alaska has about 2,088 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wrangell city and, Alaska?

The typical household in Wrangell city and, Alaska earns about $63,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wrangell city and, Alaska expensive?

In Wrangell city and, Alaska, the median home is worth about $296,400, and the typical rent is about $993 a month.

How educated are people in Wrangell city and, Alaska?

About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wrangell city and, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wrangell city and, Alaska?

About 12.1% of people in Wrangell city and, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wrangell city and, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Wrangell city and, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 393 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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