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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Wrangell

Alaska · 2,127 residents · 2,556.131 sq mi
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Wrangell has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,438. Population has declined 15% since 2019. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $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

Total population
2,127
−15%since 2019
from 2,502 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−15%since 2019
from 1 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
−2%since 2019
from 49.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K200920202024Wrangell
20242K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,438
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $53,894 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,159
Unchangedsince 2019
from $32,286 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 36.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.8% in 2019
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

Median home value
$221,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $216,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$868
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $844 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 67.9% in 2019
36.7% rent
Afford Score
3.8
−5%since 2019
from 4.0 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(1,548)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5%(126)
Asian0.7%(18)
Other32.3%(809)
Diversity Score63.8%(1,595)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63%(1,341)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(76)
Asian1.2%(25)
Other29.7%(631)
Diversity Score60.9%(1,296)
Diversity Score
61
−4%since 2019
from 64 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 19.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 86.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.6 min
−11%since 2019
from 9.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 65.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 13.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 6.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 55.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 35.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 54.2% in 2019
Female
46.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 45.8% in 2019
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 18.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wrangell, Alaska?

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

What is the median household income in Wrangell, Alaska?

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

How educated are people in Wrangell, Alaska?

About 16.9% 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 8.0% of people in Wrangell, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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