Census Bureau data for Wrangell city and borough from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Wrangell city and borough
- What is the median household income in Wrangell city and borough?
- The median household income in Wrangell city and borough is $64,545 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Wrangell city and borough?
- The poverty rate in Wrangell city and borough is 8.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Wrangell city and borough?
- $289,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Wrangell city and borough?
- The median gross rent in Wrangell city and borough is $1,047 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Wrangell city and borough residents have a college degree?
- 18.9% of adults in Wrangell city and borough hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,106
Median Income
$64,545
Median Home Value
$289,700
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.5%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$10,651 (+19.8%)
Home Value:
+$73,500 (+34%)
Poverty Rate:
+5.0 pp (+147.1%)
Bachelor's+:
-0.5 pp (-2.6%)
Unemployment:
-3.1 pp (-47%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,106
Median Age
44.0
Female
48.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 54.2%
Black 0.1%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 18.3%
Other 0.1%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
3.5%
Korean
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.7%
Cuban
0.6%
Puerto Rican
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$64,545
±$9,941
-$24,791 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$78,341
Median Family Income
$73,800
Poverty Rate
8.4%
+1.6 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
20.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
11.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
28.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.2%
$10–15k
2.6%
$15–25k
6.3%
$25–35k
7.1%
$35–50k
19.2%
$50–75k
21.1%
$75–100k
12.9%
$100–150k
13.2%
$150–200k
8.3%
$200k+
5.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,300
Owner-Occupied
56.6%
Renter-Occupied
43.4%
Vacancy Rate
29.8%
Median Home Value
$289,700
-$43,600 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,047
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
18.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
22.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
9.5%
$50–100k
2.9%
$100–200k
9.1%
$200–300k
22.7%
$300–500k
33.1%
$500k–$1M
14.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
6.8%
$500–1k
35.5%
$1–1.5k
46.4%
$1.5–2k
8.6%
$2–2.5k
2.4%
$2.5–3.5k
0.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.9%
1 vehicle
41.9%
2 vehicles
34.8%
3+
14.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
67.5%
Single-fam. att.
1.5%
2–4 units
4.8%
5–19 units
9.0%
20+ units
1.4%
Mobile home
8.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
11.0%
1940–1969
4.2%
1970–1999
23.2%
2000–2009
5.8%
2010+
5.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
90.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
18.9%
-12.3 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
4.5%
Some College / Associate
28.6%
Less Than High School
1.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
51.5%
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
-2.3 pp vs. state
Work from Home
9.9%
Self-Employed
7.5%
Government Workers
28.5%
Private For-Profit
63.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
19.9%
Public Admin
14.9%
Transportation
10.0%
Retail
8.9%
Arts/Entmt.
8.9%
Agriculture
8.9%
Manufacturing
8.5%
Construction
5.2%
Prof. Services
3.9%
Finance
2.2%
Information
0.7%
Wholesale
0.4%
Occupation
Management
38.4%
Food Prep
18.9%
Production
17.8%
Sales
13.2%
Construction
11.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
7.3 min
Drove Alone
62.1%
Carpool
7.8%
Public Transit
1.3%
Work from Home
9.9%
Walked
14.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
912
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
40.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
10.0%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.5%
5–9
5.9%
10–14
5.0%
15–19
4.9%
20–24
5.7%
25–34
13.8%
35–44
8.9%
45–54
12.2%
55–64
6.3%
65–74
7.0%
75–84
13.7%
85+
9.2%
Under 18: 20.6%
Working age (18–64): 79.4%
65 and over: 23.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
5.2%
Naturalized Citizen
35.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
54.5%
Europe
13.6%
Latin America
12.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
11.7%
With a Disability
19.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
82.8%
Uninsured
17.2%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
88.8%
Has a Computer
91.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
88.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023