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Wrangell

Alaska · 2,007 residents (2025 est.) · 2,556.131 sq mi
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Wrangell has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $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%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,088
−1%since 2023
from 2,106 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 1 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
48.1
+9%since 2023
from 44.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9

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

Population, 2009 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K200920202024Wrangell
20242K
200920202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.4%(133)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.3%(111)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.5%(93)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.7%(119)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244%(84)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.6%(243)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.8%(205)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.4%(237)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.9%(291)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416%(334)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8410.1%(210)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.3%(28)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $64,545 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,937
+8%since 2023
from $37,017 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 39.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
+6%since 2023
from 0.402 in 2023
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
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $289,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$993
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,047 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 56.6% in 2023
40.9% rent
Vacancy rate
25.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 29.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 24.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+4%since 2023
from 4.5 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
38
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(1,141)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(116)
Asian4.1%(86)
Other36.1%(761)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.4%(1,178)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(79)
Asian4.2%(87)
Other35.5%(742)
Diversity Score
69
−3%since 2023
from 71 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Spaniard0.9%(19)
Mexican0.9%(18)
Cuban0.6%(13)
Salvadoran0.4%(8)
Asian origin
Filipino3.3%(68)
Thai0.9%(19)
Korean0.1%(2)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan1%(21)
Ancestry
German16.8%(350)
English11.9%(248)
Irish11.3%(235)
Norwegian9%(188)
Swedish3.3%(69)
Russian2.8%(58)
American2.5%(52)
French2.2%(46)
Scottish2.2%(46)
Czech2.1%(43)
Canadian1%(21)
Danish1%(21)
+ 22 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.9%(19)
Italian0.9%(18)
Welsh0.7%(14)
Finnish0.6%(12)
Polish0.5%(11)
Austrian0.5%(10)
British0.4%(9)
Iranian0.3%(7)
Slovak0.3%(7)
Greek0.2%(5)
Romanian0.1%(3)
Ukrainian0.1%(3)
Arab0.1%(2)
Syrian0.1%(2)
Croatian0.1%(2)
Portuguese0.1%(2)
Swiss0.1%(2)
Belgian0%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 18.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 90.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.5 min
+17%since 2023
from 7.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 62.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 38.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 51.4% in 2023
Female
50.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 48.6% in 2023
Foreign born
5.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 88.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 92.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married33.8%(289)
Married49.6%(424)
Widowed3.4%(29)
Divorced13.2%(113)
Women 15+
Never married26.5%(237)
Married45.6%(409)
Widowed10.9%(98)
Divorced17%(152)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wrangell, Alaska?

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

What is the median household income in Wrangell, Alaska?

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

Is Wrangell, Alaska expensive?

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

How educated are people in Wrangell, Alaska?

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

What is the poverty rate in Wrangell, Alaska?

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

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