Wrangell, AK Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Wrangell | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,314 | 728,075 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 0.7 | 1.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.77% | -0.17% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.6 | 36.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 910 | 265,860 | 128,459,983 |
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
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 | $62,499 | $90,338 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.66% | 2.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Wrangell is about 31% lower than in Alaska.
Housing
| Metric | Wrangell | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $181,252 | $303,164 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,047 | $1,387 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 56.6% | 66.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Wrangell is about 14.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,047 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Wrangell spend about 11 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 47 hours, about 2.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Wrangell | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 5.6 | 16.2 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 11.2 | 32.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 47 | 135 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $1,453 | $4,177 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 9.9% | 8.8% | 13.4% |
| 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 | 2.25 | 2.63 | 2.54 |
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?
The population of Wrangell, Alaska is 2,314, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Wrangell, Alaska?
The population density of Wrangell, Alaska is 0.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Wrangell, Alaska?
The median household income in Wrangell, Alaska is $62,499, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Wrangell, Alaska?
The median home price in Wrangell, Alaska is $181,252, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Wrangell, Alaska?
The unemployment rate in Wrangell, Alaska is 3.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.