Categories in Wrangell, Alaska
Car Repair and MaintenanceMetalworkingChurchesCity Government OfficeCounselorMunicipal / Local GovernmentNon-Profit OrganizationReligious OrganizationSocial Services OrganizationState Government OfficeBuilding Construction ContractorConstruction of housesHardware storeInterior Construction ContractorResidential BuildingEducation CenterHigh SchoolEntertainment ProviderTourist AttractionGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsBoat Repair ShopLandscaperGeneral Accounting & BookkeepingLegal ServicesMedical insuranceMedical clinicMedical OfficeBeauty salonsBusiness to Business ServiceJanitorial ServiceSector-Specific OrganizationsServices for IndustryTechnical, Scientific & Inspection ServicesApartment BuildingReal Estate AgencyGift ShopWholesale storeCampgroundFishing CharterPublic parksSports and recreationAirportBed and breakfastsFreight forwardingHotelsMountain CabinTour OperatorTravel AgencyWarehouse
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Wrangell, Alaska
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration | 23 | 33 years |
| Travel and transportation | 20 | 61 years |
| Restaurants | 16 | 32 years |
| Health and medical | 16 | — |
| Shopping | 16 | 39 years |
| Other accommodation | 16 | 26 years |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 14 | — |
| Religion | 13 | 46 years |
| Boats | 12 | 35 years |
| Campgrounds | 11 | — |
| Car repair | 10 | 35 years |
| Construction of buildings | 10 | 31 years |
| Public parks | 9 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 9 | — |
| Gifts, cards and party supplies | 8 | — |
| Dentists | 7 | — |
| Education | 6 | — |
| Real estate | 6 | — |
| Tour operators | 6 | — |
| Other membership organizations | 6 | 33 years |
Wrangell, Alaska Facts
| Area | 364.1 mi² |
| Population | 2,404 |
| Male Population | 1,311 (54.5%) |
| Female Population | 1,093 (45.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +122.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -2.5% |
| Median Age | 48.5 years (Male: 48.2, Female: 48.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $38,123 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Wrangell, Mountain View |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Alaska Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 56.47083, -132.37667 |
| Zip Codes | 99929 |
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Wrangell, Alaska Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,083 | 1,797 | 2,465 | 2,305 | 2,404 | 2,673 | 2,981 |
| Population Density | 3 / mi² | 4.9 / mi² | 6.8 / mi² | 6.3 / mi² | 6.6 / mi² | 7.3 / mi² | 8.2 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridWrangell, Alaska Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 2.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangell, Alaska | +122% | +33.8% | -2.5% |
| Alaska | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wrangell, Alaska Median Age
Median Age: 48.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangell, Alaska | 48.5 yrs | 48.7 yrs | 48.2 yrs |
| Alaska | 34 yrs | 34.1 yrs | 33.9 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Wrangell, Alaska Population Density
Population Density: 6.6 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangell, Alaska | 2,404 | 364.1 sq mi | 6.6 / mi² |
| Alaska | 600,952 | 665,383.6 sq mi | 0.9 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wrangell, Alaska Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 900 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Wrangell, Alaska
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Wrangell, Alaska Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $23,943 | $27,474 | $32,801 | $43,577 | $62,762 | $42,928 | $41,580 | $38,123 |
| Total GDP | $54.8M | $67.6M | $80.4M | $105.8M | $152.2M | $102.5M | $100.5M | $95.9M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Wrangell, Alaska CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangell, Alaska | 36,397 tn | 15.14 tn | 100 tons/mi² |
| Alaska | 9,533,511 tn | 15.86 tn | 14.3 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Wrangell, Alaska CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 36,397 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 15.14 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 100 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/20/14 | 9:22 PM | 3.2 | 97.8 km | 0 m | 63km N of Petersburg, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 4/29/13 | 8:19 PM | 4.3 | 70.3 km | 13,300 m | 70km E of Wrangell, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 1/6/12 | 2:23 PM | 3.5 | 84.4 km | 1,000 m | British Columbia, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 9/7/06 | 12:41 PM | 3.5 | 98.2 km | 2,900 m | Southeastern Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 8/11/05 | 3:44 PM | 3.4 | 68 km | 16,400 m | British Columbia, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 9/7/04 | 2:21 AM | 4.2 | 71.8 km | 5,000 m | Southeastern Alaska | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Wrangell, Alaska
The City and Borough of Wrangell (Tlingit: Ḵaachx̱aana.áakʼw) is a borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. As of the 2010 census the population was 2,369. Incorporated as a Unified Home Rule Borough on May 30, 2008, Wrangell was previously a city in the..
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