Wrangell is a city and borough located in Wrangell City and Borough Alaska. Wrangell has a 2024 population of 2,043. Wrangell is currently declining at a rate of -1.02% annually and its population has decreased by -3.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,126 in 2020.
The average household income in Wrangell is $80,656 with a poverty rate of 10.09%. The median age in Wrangell is 48.9 years: 51.3 years for males, and 46.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wrangell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,216 | 56.98% |
| Native American | 488 | 22.87% |
| Two or more races | 344 | 16.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 46 | 2.16% |
| Other race | 21 | 0.98% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.84% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.05% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 928 | 2.24 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Non Family | 430 | 1.17 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
| Married | 394 | 2.85 | 85.8 | 14.2 |
| Female | 81 | 4.3 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
| Male | 23 | 4.39 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
65.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 174 | 11.16% |
| Associates Degree | 150 | 9.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 217 | 13.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 64 | 4.11% |
| High School Graduate | 521 | 33.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27 | 1.73% |
| Some College | 406 | 26.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,009 | 920 | 203 |
| Native American | 295 | 226 | 25 |
| 2+ Races | 188 | 154 | 42 |
| Hispanic | 89 | 87 | 22 |
| Other Race | 21 | 19 | 1 |
| Islander | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Asian | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 24.72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,091 | $65,000 | $46,563 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,667 | $86,250 | $50,417 |
| High School Graduate | $43,750 | $57,250 | $33,015 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $15,417 |
| Overall | $46,694 | $54,821 | $45,750 |
| Some College | $50,903 | $55,703 | $47,432 |
$46,694
Average Earnings
$54,821
Average Male
$45,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.44% of Wrangell residents speak only English, while 4.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 479 | 100 | 20.88% |
| White | 1,178 | 56 | 4.75% |
| Islander | 46 | 25 | 54.35% |
| Multiple | 343 | 22 | 6.41% |
| Hispanic | 120 | 19 | 15.83% |
| Asian | 17 | 6 | 35.29% |
10.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.51%
Male Poverty Rate
11.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wrangell is Islander, with 54.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wrangell is White, with 4.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.18% |
| High School | 7.41% |
| Some College | 3.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.46% |
| Female Employed | 3.15% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,500 | $100,313 |
| Households | $61,000 | $80,656 |
| Married Families | $83,864 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,000 | $54,550 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.8%
Male Marriage Rate
50.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
245
Number of Veterans
239
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 97 |
| Korea | 44 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 108 |
| 65 to 74 | 78 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 186 | 17.24% |
| Native American | 51 | 16.4% |
| Islander | 7 | 58.33% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4.21% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
64.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.3%
Labor Force Participation
47.6%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
51.03%
Born in Wrangell
96.25%
Native Born
3.75%
Foreign Born
2.34%
Non Citizen
1.41%
Naturalized
96.25% of Wrangell residents were born in the United States, with 51.03% having been born in Alaska. 2.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,939 | -21 | -1.07% |
| 2028 | 1,960 | -21 | -1.06% |
| 2027 | 1,981 | -20 | -1% |
| 2026 | 2,001 | -21 | -1.04% |
| 2025 | 2,022 | -21 | -1.03% |
| 2024 | 2,043 | -21 | -1.02% |
| 2023 | 2,064 | -7 | -0.34% |
| 2022 | 2,071 | -31 | -1.47% |
| 2021 | 2,102 | -24 | -1.13% |
| 2020 | 2,126 | -387 | -15.4% |
| 2019 | 2,513 | -8 | -0.32% |
| 2018 | 2,521 | 5 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 2,516 | 23 | 0.92% |
| 2016 | 2,493 | 41 | 1.67% |
| 2015 | 2,452 | 11 | 0.45% |
| 2014 | 2,441 | -9 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 2,450 | 26 | 1.07% |
| 2012 | 2,424 | 27 | 1.13% |
| 2011 | 2,397 | 24 | 1.01% |
| 2010 | 2,373 | 0 | 0% |