Wrangell, Alaska: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
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No data center or power plant project is on record in Wrangell, but the national build-out still reaches it through its utility bill, its labor market and the projects next door. Unemployment was 3.0% in August 2026, against 7.8% in 2019. Wrangell and the city of Wrangell share the same boundaries. Employers here counted 796 jobs in 2025, down 3.4% from 2019. 2,007 people live here, down 5.6% since 2020.
Cities and towns in Wrangell
Wrangell and the city of Wrangell share the same boundaries.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Wrangell
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Alaska |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 2,126 | 2,007 | ▼ 5.6% | 23rd of 28 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 824 | 796 | ▼ 3.4% | 21st of 28 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $42,774 | $60,318 | ▲ 41.0% | — |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 7.8% | 3.0% | ▼ 4.8pts | — |
Who powers Wrangell
No operating power plant is located in Wrangell in the EIA-860M inventory. Its power comes over the grid from plants elsewhere.
The Wrangell labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 796 | $60,318 | 1.00 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Wrangell
No data center, local measure or delayed project is on record in Wrangell. Alaska has 3 local measures on record statewide, and 1 neighboring county has one: Petersburg.
Wrangell and its neighbors
Of the 2 counties that border Wrangell, Ketchikan Gateway carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangell | 2,007 | ▼ 3.4% | — | — | — | — |
| Ketchikan Gateway | 13,549 | ▼ 1.2% | 65 MW | 10 MW | — | — |
| Petersburg | 3,394 | ▲ 4.3% | — | — | — | 1 |
More of Alaska
Wrangell, answered from the record
Are there data centers in Wrangell?
The SAVRN Data Center Map has no data center in Wrangell.
Is Wrangell adding jobs?
Employers counted 796 jobs in 2025 against 824 in 2019 (-3.4%, BLS QCEW).
Does Wrangell have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Wrangell. Alaska has 3 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.