Wrangell, Alaska Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Wrangell, AK Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Wrangell | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,093 | 735,577 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 0.6 | 1.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.60% | -0.03% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 46.0 | 36.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 978 | 270,488 | 130,235,071 |
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Wrangell is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 24.9% of residents. That is 5.1 points above Alaska as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 359 17.2% -5.2 pts
- Millennials 29–44 310 14.8% -9.1 pts
- Gen X 45–60 522 24.9% +5.1 pts
- Boomers 61–79 477 22.8% +8.8 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Alaska, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 48.8% of the people living in Wrangell and men 51.2%.
- Women 48.8% Alaska 47.6%
- Men 51.2% Alaska 52.4%
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Economy
Wrangell has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Wrangell | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,100 | $93,666 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.44% | 2.94% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Wrangell is about 33% lower than in Alaska.
Housing
| Metric | Wrangell | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $439,785 | $320,616 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $992 | $1,418 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 59.1% | 66.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Wrangell is about 36.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $992 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Wrangell spend about 12 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 50 hours, about 2.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Wrangell | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 6.0 | 16.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 12.1 | 32.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 50 | 134 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $1,558 | $4,157 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 13.3% | 9.7% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 4,865 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 255 | 583 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Wrangell is 6 minutes, shorter than the 16 minutes in Alaska.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Wrangell has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Wrangell | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.1% | 27.6% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.09 | 2.61 | 2.53 |
Health
Wrangell has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Wrangell | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.7 | 79.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.3% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.6% | 22.7% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wrangell, Alaska.
What is the population of Wrangell, Alaska?
About 2,093 people live in Wrangell, Alaska, in 978 households of 2.1 people on average. The median age is 46.0, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 9 years.
How densely populated is Wrangell, Alaska?
Averaged over its land area, Wrangell, Alaska has 1 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 1% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Wrangell, Alaska?
The median home costs 7.0 times the median household income ($439,785 against $63,100), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $992 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How common is a college degree in Wrangell, Alaska?
17.1% of adults in Wrangell, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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