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Wrangell (AK) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Wrangell, Alaska

StateAlaska
Land Area (mi²)2,556 sq mi
Density (mi²)0.8/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-1.14% (-24)
Growth Since 2020-17.17% (-431)
Rank in State47th
Rank in Country10737th

The population of Wrangell, AK in 2022 is estimated to be 2,079. This is a decrease of -1.14% (-24 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Wrangell by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Wrangell by Age

Wrangell Population Pyramid 2022
Wrangell Median Age
47.8
Total
48.7
Male
46.4
Female
Wrangell Sex Ratio
54.02%
1,356
Male
45.98%
1,154
Female
Wrangell Age Dependency Ratio
41.1
Old Age Dependency Ratio
37.3
Child Dependency Ratio
Wrangell Adults
1,985
Adults
(578 of whom are seniors) in Wrangell.

Population of Wrangell by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Wrangell

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 8.04%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 7.04%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 9.23%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Wrangell

While the overall poverty rate of Wrangell is 8.04%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (9.23%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (7.04%).

Poverty Rate of Wrangell by Employment Status and Sex

2.44%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
1.62%
Male Employed
34%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Wrangell by Education

13.95%
Less Than 9th Grade
7.32%
High School
4.67%
Some College
0.64%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Wrangell

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Wrangell

The most common language spoken in Wrangell is English, with 96.54% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 1.52% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Wrangell by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Wrangell, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Wrangell by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree1015.38%
Bachelors Degree21611.51%
Associates Degree1769.38%
Some College55329.46%
High School Graduate61132.55%
9th to 12th Grade19910.6%
Less Than 9th Grade211.12%

Earnings Statistics of Wrangell by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$43,819

Average Earnings

$52,250

Average Male

$41,375

Average Female

Employment of Wrangell by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Wrangell by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
55.3%
Labor Force Participation
52%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Wrangell by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Crime Statistics of Wrangell

2019 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime2
Property Crime11
Crime Rate19
Robbery0
Rape2
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft1
Larceny and Theft7
Burglary3
Arson0
Aggravated Assault0
2022 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime3
Property Crime10
Crime Rate18
Robbery0
Rape2
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft3
Larceny and Theft6
Burglary0
Arson0
Aggravated Assault1

Marital Status of Wrangell

Marriage Rates

  • 54.1%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 51%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 57.8%

    Female Marriage Rate

Wrangell Marriage

In Wrangell, 51% of males have never been married, a lower rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 55-64, while males are more likely to be married at age Over 65.

Households and Families of Wrangell

Wrangell Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Wrangell Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
71.3%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Wrangell by Type

3.03
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets