Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska
Located in Alaska, Wrangell City and Borough has a population of 2,088 residents and a median age of 48.1 years, making it the #3,113 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 12.1%. The median home value is $296,400, and the median household income is $63,750, which is 15% below the national median.
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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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%.
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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%.
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Education
In Wrangell City and Borough, 21.4% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 36.6% below the national average, ranking #1,757 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Wrangell City and Borough is 77.5 years. 17.2% of adults report poor or fair health and 21.1% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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19.3% of adults in Wrangell City and Borough smoke , 34.4% are obese , and 21.9% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
15.1% of children in Wrangell City and Borough live in poverty .
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The mean commute time is 10.3 min, which is 62.8% below the national average.
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Rankings →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.