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COUNTY · 2010 ACS

Wrangell

Alaska · 2,369 residents · 2,556.131 sq mi
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Wrangell has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,389. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $163,700. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,369
+9%since 2009
from 2,168 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
+9%since 2009
from 1 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
46.7
+21%since 2009
from 38.7 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,389
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2009
from $49,508 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,731
+1%since 2009
from $28,485 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $167,200 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$748
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $908 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.2%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
33.6% rent
Vacancy rate
27.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
−4%since 2009
from 3.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(1,423)
Black1.4%(30)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(50)
Asian0%(0)
Other30.7%(665)
Diversity Score59.3%(1,286)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(1,699)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(37)
Asian1.4%(32)
Other27.8%(660)
Diversity Score54.7%(1,296)
Diversity Score
55
−8%since 2009
from 59 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 92.6% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.4 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.0%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.3%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wrangell, Alaska?

Wrangell, Alaska has about 2,369 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wrangell, Alaska?

The typical household in Wrangell, Alaska earns about $50,389 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 $163,700, and the typical rent is about $748 a month.

How educated are people in Wrangell, Alaska?

About 16.2% 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 8.3% of people in Wrangell, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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