Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska

AK · FIPS 02275

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.

2,088
Population
#3,113 of 3,222
$63,750
Median Income
-15.2% #1,725 of 3,222
48.1 years
Median Age
+23.7% #348 of 3,222
12.1%
Poverty Rate
-4.1% #1,296 of 3,222

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.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

94.5%
Native Born
5.5%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

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%.

Income#1,725
$63,750
-15.2%
vs nation
46th percentile
Per Capita#831
$39,937
-3.2%
vs nation
74th percentile
Poverty#1,296
12.1%
-4.1%
vs nation
60th percentile
Unemployment#1,512
4.3%
-18.5%
vs nation
53th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

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%.

Home Value#647
$296,400
+5.1%
vs nation
80th percentile
Rent#1,013
$993
-14.6%
vs nation
69th percentile
Homeownership#3,032
59.1%
-8.2%
vs nation
6th percentile

Household Type

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.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.4% −36.6% vs nation
Rank #1,757 of 3,222
45th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

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).

Life Expectancy#782
77.5
+3.1%
vs nation
75th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#1,122
17.2%
-12.1%
vs nation
64th percentile
Diabetes#392
8.8%
-20.9%
vs nation
88th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#1,356
36.8%
-1.4%
vs nation
57th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#633
5.1
-8.9%
vs nation
80th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#1,648
4.5
+0.3%
vs nation
48th percentile
Uninsured Rate#3,045
21.1%
+101.1%
vs nation
3th percentile
Physical Inactivity#852
23.1%
-12.4%
vs nation
73th percentile
Food Insecurity#1,749
14.8%
+2.7%
vs nation
44th percentile

Substance Use

19.3% of adults in Wrangell City and Borough smoke , 34.4% are obese , and 21.9% report excessive drinking.

Adult Smoking#2,063
19.3%
+7.5%
vs nation
34th percentile
Adult Obesity#620
34.4%
-9.3%
vs nation
80th percentile
Excessive Drinking#2,338
21.9%
+10.2%
vs nation
26th percentile

Safety

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Families & Children

15.1% of children in Wrangell City and Borough live in poverty .

Child Poverty#1,109
15.1%
-20.5%
vs nation
65th percentile

Civic & Transportation

The mean commute time is 10.3 min, which is 62.8% below the national average.

Mean Commute Time
10.3 min −62.8% vs nation
Rank #3,210 of 3,222
0th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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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.