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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wrangell city and

Alaska · 2,308 residents · 2,556.131 sq mi
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Wrangell city and has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,250. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $121,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,308
−7%since 1990
from 2,481 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 1 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.1
+20%since 1990
from 32.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Wrangell city and
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,250
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,538 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,851
+28%since 1990
from $17,005 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.0%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$121,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $88,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$636
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $502 in 1990
US average: $602
67.9%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 66.5% in 1990
32.1% rent
2.8
+19%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(1,953)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(42)
Asian0.5%(13)
Diversity Score45.1%(1,118)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(1,689)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1%(23)
Asian0.6%(13)
Diversity Score5.5%(128)
6
−88%since 1990
from 45 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.7%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 16.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.2%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 78.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.8%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.7 min
−29%since 1990
from 13.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wrangell city and, Alaska?

Wrangell city and, Alaska has about 2,308 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Wrangell city and, Alaska earns about $43,250 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 $121,000, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Wrangell city and, Alaska?

About 13.7% 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 9.0% 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 173 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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