Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska

AK · FIPS 02275 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 2,088 #3,113 / 3,222
3th
Median Household Income $63,750 -15.2% #1,725 / 3,222
46th
Median Age 48.1 years +23.7% #348 / 3,222
89th
Median Home Value $296,400 +5.1% #647 / 3,222
80th
Median Gross Rent $993 -14.6% #1,013 / 3,222
69th
Poverty Rate 12.1% -4.1% #1,296 / 3,222
60th

Demographics

Wrangell City and Borough has a population of 2,088, making it the #3,113 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.1 years, which is 23.7% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

94.5%
Native Born
5.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Wrangell City and Borough is $63,750, ranking #1,725 out of 3,222 counties — 15.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.1% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.

Median Household Income
$63,750 −15.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,725 of 3,222
46th percentile
Per Capita Income
$39,937 −3.2% vs nat'l
Rank #831 of 3,222
74th percentile
Poverty Rate
12.1% −4.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,296 of 3,222
60th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.3% −18.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,512 of 3,222
53th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.4% −36.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,757 of 3,222
45th percentile
Mean Commute Time
10.3 min −62.8% vs nat'l
Rank #3,210 of 3,222
0th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Wrangell City and Borough is $296,400 (+5.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $993/mo and the homeownership rate is 59.1%.

Median Home Value
$296,400 +5.1% vs nat'l
Rank #647 of 3,222
80th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$993 −14.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,013 of 3,222
69th percentile
Homeownership Rate
59.1% −8.2% vs nat'l
Rank #3,032 of 3,222
6th percentile
59.1% Homeownership

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Health

88.8% of residents in Wrangell City and Borough have health insurance coverage, which is 3.2% below the national rate.

88.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
88.8% −3.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,417 of 3,222
25th percentile

About Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska

Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska has a total population of 2,088, making it the 3,113th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wrangell City and Borough is 48.1 years, which is 23.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Wrangell City and Borough is $63,750, which ranks #1,725 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.

The median home value in Wrangell City and Borough is $296,400, 5.1% above the national median. Renters in Wrangell City and Borough pay a median gross rent of $993 per month. The homeownership rate is 59.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Wrangell City and Borough, 21.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 10.3 min.

Wrangell City and Borough is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 56.4% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (17.7%) and Two or More Races (16.9%).

All data for Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.