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Wrangell city and

Alaska · 2,127 residents · 2,556.131 sq mi
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Wrangell city and has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,438. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $221,700. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

2,127
−8%since 2000
from 2,308 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
48.5
+24%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Wrangell city and
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$58,438
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$32,159
+47%since 2000
from $21,851 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
8.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$221,700
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$868
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $636 in 2000
US average: $1,124
63.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
36.7% rent
3.8
+36%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63%(1,341)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(76)
Asian1.2%(25)
Other29.7%(631)
Diversity Score60.9%(1,296)
61
+998%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
5.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

8.6 min
−11%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
69.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
10.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
55.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
39.9%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

54.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
46.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
2.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
15.3%
−61.6 ptssince 2013
from 76.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wrangell city and, Alaska?

Wrangell city and, Alaska has about 2,127 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wrangell city and, Alaska earns about $58,438 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 $221,700, and the typical rent is about $868 a month.

How educated are people in Wrangell city and, Alaska?

About 16.9% 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 8.0% 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 354 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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