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Wrangell, Alaska

Wrangell, Alaska, in Wrangell Petersburg county, is 674 miles NW of Bellingham, Washington (center to center) and 703 miles SE of Anchorage, Alaska. There are an estimated 2,308 people in the city.

The People and Families of Wrangell

In Wrangell, about 61% of adults are married.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Wrangell than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wrangell had a median family income of $54,167.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($250) in Wrangell. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Wrangell Housing

Approximately 67% of housing in Wrangell is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Wrangell, 82% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in Wrangell than other cities.

High Points

Wrangell strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alaska):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWrangell Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyWrangell Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Wrangell Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Wrangell Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Wrangell, AK

Comparing Wrangell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alaska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population103
Well-Paid Single Men96
Well-Paid Single Women87
Age of the Population710
Children Under 5 Years Old52
Racial Diversity45
Senior Citizens310
Female Share of the Population18

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married69
Average Household Size62

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income97
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty78
College Educated Adults65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times104
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built82
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals84
Seasonal and Vacation Housing72
People Living Alone58
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Affordability of Rents26

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime68
Low Property Crime11
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