Wrangell, AK

City

Demographics of Wrangell

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

21.3%

Households with Children

21.7%

School Enrollment K-12

180

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.4%
School Age (5-17): 13.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.8%
Working Age (35-54): 21.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.9%
Seniors (65+): 27.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 6.4%
High School / GED: 33.0%
Some College or Associate's: 39.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 11.0%
Single Parents: 10.8%
Couples & Adults: 32.3%
Living Alone: 46.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 56.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
Asian: 4.2%
Black or African American: 0.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 16.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 17.7%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 1.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 40.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.9%
Other White: 58.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Indigenous Population by Tribe

Based on tribal enrollment or self-identified affiliation reported to the Census.

American Indian Tribes: 23.1%
Latin American Indian: 1.1%
Alaska Native: 52.5%
Not Specified: 23.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 44.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 48.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 92.9%
Spanish: 1.2%
European & Indo-European: 0.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 3.6%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 1.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.9%
Elementary (1-4): 4.9%
Middle School (5-8): 3.6%
High School (9-12): 4.5%
College / Graduate: 2.9%
Not Enrolled: 82.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources