Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 2,106

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    Wrangell City and Borough is a small rural county in Alaska with a population of 2,106. The median household income is $64,545, near the national median. The poverty rate is 10.9%, median home value is $289,700, and 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 22% below the national average.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    Population

    2,106

    2023 estimate

    Rank #3111 of 3,222 counties

    Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →

    $64,545

    Household

    Rank #1498 of 3,222 counties

    Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.

    $289,700

    Owner-occupied

    Rank #529 of 3,222 counties

    Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →

    18.9%

    Adults 25+

    Rank #2103 of 3,222 counties

    Location

    Demographics

    Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age

    Age Distribution

    Race & Ethnicity

    Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.

    48.6%

    Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.

    5.2%

    Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.

    7.2%

    Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

    9.3%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    Alaska
    $79,407
    Wrangell City and Borough
    $64,545

    19% below Alaska avg·1% below national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    Alaska
    11.9%
    Wrangell City and Borough
    10.9%

    9% above Alaska avg·27% above national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    Alaska
    64.4%
    Wrangell City and Borough
    51.3%

    20% below Alaska avg·11% below national avg

    Economic Indicators

    Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →

    $37,017

    Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →

    10.9%

    Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →

    51.3%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    Alaska
    $268,870
    Wrangell City and Borough
    $289,700

    8% above Alaska avg·38% above national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    Alaska
    $1,221
    Wrangell City and Borough
    $1,047

    14% below Alaska avg·13% above national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    Alaska
    64.3%
    Wrangell City and Borough
    56.6%

    12% below Alaska avg·22% below national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    Alaska
    21.2%
    Wrangell City and Borough
    18.6%

    12% above Alaska avg·21% above national avg

    Housing Units

    1,300

    Households

    912

    Ownership & Cost Burden

    Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.

    2.3

    Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →

    $1,554

    Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →

    88.8%

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    Alaska
    23.2%
    Wrangell City and Borough
    18.9%

    19% below Alaska avg·22% below national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    Alaska
    91.4%
    Wrangell City and Borough
    90.2%

    1% below Alaska avg·2% above national avg

    Attainment

    Health & Access

    With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →

    12.7%

    Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →

    22.1%

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