Wrangell city and, AK Demographics

A map of Wrangell city and's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,178	1,341	56.4%	63.0%
Native American/Other	389	381	18.6%	17.9%
Multiracial	353	304	16.9%	14.3%
Asian	87	25	4.2%	1.2%
Hispanic	79	76	3.8%	3.6%
Black	2	0	0.1%	0.0%

Wrangell city and, Alaska has an estimated population of 2,088, a slight decrease from the 2,127 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.4% White, 18.6% Native American/Other, 16.9% Multiracial, 4.2% Asian, 3.8% Hispanic, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wrangell city and, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wrangell city and has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly less diverse than Alaska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Wrangell city and, that probability was 54.9% in 2020 and 61.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wrangell city and is ranked the 47th most populous place in Alaska, out of 355 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Wrangell city and was ranked the 50th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wrangell city and's White Population

1,178 residents of Wrangell city and, or 56.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wrangell city and is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Wrangell city and ranks 140th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wrangell city and's White population has declined by an estimated 12.2%. White residents' share of Wrangell city and's population has decreased from 63.0% to 56.4%.

Wrangell city and is more White than neighboring Kasaan (37.3% White), and Loring (0% White). Wrangell city and is less White than neighboring Thorne Bay (87.7% White), Coffman Cove (97.4% White), and Petersburg (62.2% White).

Wrangell city and's Black Population

2 residents of Wrangell city and, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wrangell city and is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Wrangell city and ranks 155th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wrangell city and's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Black residents' share of Wrangell city and's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Wrangell city and is more Black than neighboring Thorne Bay (0% Black), Coffman Cove (0% Black), Kasaan (0% Black), and Loring (0% Black). Wrangell city and is less Black than neighboring Petersburg (1.4% Black).

Wrangell city and's Asian Population

87 residents of Wrangell city and, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wrangell city and is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Wrangell city and ranks 95th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wrangell city and's Asian population has grown by an estimated 248.0%. Asian residents' share of Wrangell city and's population has increased from 1.2% to 4.2%.

Wrangell city and is more Asian than neighboring Thorne Bay (2.9% Asian), Coffman Cove (0% Asian), Kasaan (0% Asian), and Loring (0% Asian). Wrangell city and is less Asian than neighboring Petersburg (13.1% Asian).

Wrangell city and's Hispanic Population

79 residents of Wrangell city and, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wrangell city and is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Wrangell city and ranks 116th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wrangell city and's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Wrangell city and's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

Wrangell city and is more Hispanic than neighboring Thorne Bay (1.7% Hispanic), Coffman Cove (0% Hispanic), Kasaan (0% Hispanic), and Loring (0% Hispanic). Wrangell city and is less Hispanic than neighboring Petersburg (8.6% Hispanic).

Wrangell city and's Native American/Other Population

389 residents of Wrangell city and, or 18.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wrangell city and is slightly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Wrangell city and ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wrangell city and's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wrangell city and's population has increased from 17.9% to 18.6%.

Wrangell city and is more Native American/Other than neighboring Thorne Bay (0.8% Native American/Other), Coffman Cove (0% Native American/Other), Loring (0% Native American/Other), and Petersburg (5.8% Native American/Other). Wrangell city and is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kasaan (54.9% Native American/Other).

Wrangell city and's Multiracial Population

353 residents of Wrangell city and, or 16.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wrangell city and is higher than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Wrangell city and ranks 29th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wrangell city and's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Wrangell city and's population has increased from 14.3% to 16.9%.

Wrangell city and is more Multiracial than neighboring Thorne Bay (6.9% Multiracial), Coffman Cove (2.6% Multiracial), Kasaan (7.8% Multiracial), Loring (0% Multiracial), and Petersburg (8.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.