How long is the commute from Wrangell, AK?
Workers who live in Wrangell, AK take an average of 8.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.7% take public transportation.
14.2% of workers walk to work.
13.3% work from home.
8.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 8.5 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.7%
- Work from home
- 13.3%
- Households without a car
- 8.7%
How people in Wrangell get to work
| Means of transportation | Wrangell | Wrangell City and Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 56.3% (±7.0 points) | 56.3% | 65.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.9% (±5.8 points) | 7.9% | 11.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.7% (±1.4 points) | 1.7% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 14.2% (±4.2 points) | 14.2% | 7.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 6.7% (±4.2 points) | 6.7% | 5.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.3% (±4.2 points) | 13.3% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Wrangell, the average commute is not measurably different from Wrangell City and Borough (8.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Alaska (19.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wrangell, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Wrangell City and Borough (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from Alaska (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
Statewide, it ranks 82 of 176.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wrangell
| Vehicles available | Wrangell | Wrangell City and Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.7% (±3.5 points) | 8.7% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.5% (±5.8 points) | 44.5% | 31.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.3% (±4.4 points) | 30.3% | 36.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.5% (±3.7 points) | 16.5% | 23.3% | 21.9% |
In Wrangell, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Wrangell City and Borough (8.7%).
It is not measurably different from Alaska (9.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Wrangell
| Wrangell | Wrangell City and Borough | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.3% (±4.2 points) | 13.3% (±4.2 points) | 9.7% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.3% (±2.9 points) | 93.3% (±2.9 points) | 97.1% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.4% (±3.5 points) | 91.4% (±3.5 points) | 91.9% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Wrangell, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Wrangell City and Borough (91.4%).
It is not measurably different from Alaska (91.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Wrangell
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangell | — | 8.5 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Coffman Cove | 34 mi | 26.3 minutes (±13.1) | Higher |
| Thorne Bay | 41 mi | 19.5 minutes (±9.9) | Higher |
| Kasaan | 45 mi | 26.1 minutes (±15.8) | Higher |
| Petersburg | 51 mi | 7.0 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Ketchikan | 59 mi | 10.6 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Klawock | 60 mi | 15.1 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Saxman | 62 mi | 21.1 minutes (±7.8) | Higher |
| Craig | 64 mi | 12.2 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Coffman Cove, AK (26.3 minutes), Thorne Bay, AK (19.5 minutes), Kasaan, AK (26.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Wrangell
How long is the average commute in Wrangell?
Workers who live in Wrangell, AK take an average of 8.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wrangell without a car?
8.7% of households in Wrangell have no vehicle, and 1.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wrangell?
13.3% (±4.2 points) of workers who live in Wrangell worked from home, and 91.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wrangell city and borough, Alaska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wrangell city and borough, Alaska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wrangell city and borough, Alaska
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Wrangell city and borough, Alaska (place:86380, in state:02).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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