Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
2134
Sex Ratio
113.8 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-1.3 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.76 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Wrangell City and Borough, AK, is experiencing notable demographic challenges, with a 13-year population CAGR of -0.76% and a 1-year growth rate of -1.3%, indicating a declining population trend. The median age is significantly higher at 48.9 years compared to the state median of 35.3 years, reflecting an aging population, with 27% over 65 years old. The age dependency ratio is also high at 96.5, suggesting a heavy reliance on the working-age population. In contrast, other Alaskan counties like Matanuska-Susitna Borough show positive growth, highlighting Wrangell's unique demographic issues within the state.
Dependency Rate
96.5 %
Median Age
48.9 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
27 %
Active Aging Index
148.5 %
Old Dependency Rate
53 %
Young Dependency Rate
43.4 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
928
Married-couple Household
394
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.59 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
10.21 %
Average Household Size
2.24 p
Average Family Size
3.08 p
Household with Children (%)
20.4 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
44.4 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
27.7 %
Now Married
50.1 %
Widowed
6.4 %
Divorced
15.8 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.