HarrisDemocratic31.6%359TrumpRepublican65.6%744OtherAll other candidates2.8%32
R+33.9- Lead
- 385
- Total
- 1,135
- vs nation
- R+32.4
- Turnout
- 70.4%
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Wrangell City and Borough, AK
Office (updates table and map)
President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
2024 turnout 70.4% of 1,612 citizens 18+
BidenDemocratic33.4%429TrumpRepublican63.1%809OtherAll other candidates3.5%45
R+29.6- Lead
- 380
- Total
- 1,283
- vs nation
- R+34.1
- Turnout
- 66.1%
ClintonDemocratic24.5%268TrumpRepublican66.4%728OtherAll other candidates9.1%100
R+42.0- Lead
- 460
- Total
- 1,096
- vs nation
- R+44.1
- Turnout
- 58.7%
ObamaDemocratic31.8%363RomneyRepublican64.7%739OtherAll other candidates3.5%40
R+32.9- Lead
- 376
- Total
- 1,142
- vs nation
- R+36.8
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic28.3%349McCainRepublican69.2%853OtherAll other candidates2.5%31
R+40.9- Lead
- 504
- Total
- 1,233
- vs nation
- R+48.1
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic19.1%222BushRepublican77.3%897OtherAll other candidates3.5%41
R+58.2- Lead
- 675
- Total
- 1,160
- vs nation
- R+55.7
- Turnout
- —
GoreDemocratic14.4%192BushRepublican77.8%1,038NaderGreen5.2%70
R+63.4- Lead
- 846
- Total
- 1,334
- vs nation
- R+63.9
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic20.4%249DoleRepublican57.2%698PerotReform17.8%217
R+36.8- Lead
- 449
- Total
- 1,221
- vs nation
- R+45.3
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+33.9MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 2,0882024 5-year
- Median household income
- $63,7502024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 56.4%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.1%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 3.8%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+78.4 in 1964MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+63.4 in 2000MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Copper River Census Area, AK · twin score 76.9
Midterm durability
Total general-election participants divided by same-year citizen voting-age population. These are total ballots or participating voters—not presidential candidate votes.
- 2024 total turnout
- 70.4%1,135 participants ÷ 1,612 CVAP
| Election | Participants | CVAP | Turnout | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 · Presidential | 1,095 | 1,864 | 58.7% | C/A |
| 2020 · Presidential | 1,283 | 1,942 | 66.1% | C/A |
| 2024 · Presidential | 1,135 | 1,612 | 70.4% | C/A |
Sources and methods
- 2016: numerator source 159, denominator source 157; top ticket votes; canonical-complete-contest-floor-v1; allocation share 0.0%; series 148/111.
- 2020: numerator source 159, denominator source 157; top ticket votes; canonical-complete-contest-floor-v1; allocation share 0.0%; series 152/2.
- 2024: numerator source 159, denominator source 157; top ticket votes; canonical-complete-contest-floor-v1; allocation share 0.0%; series 156/228.
Precinct data
Results by precinct
5 precincts · 0 votes
Precinct boundaries and identifiers are cycle-specific. This table does not join rows across years without a validated crosswalk.
| 36-690 Wrangell690 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angoon Precinct (Part; Also See Parts In Four Other Boroughs and Census Areas)500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Klawock Precinct (Part; Also See Part In Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area)530 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Thorne Bay Precinct (Part; Also See Parts In Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Prince of Wales-Hyder CA)180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Wrangell Precinct260 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
presidential history
Presidential margin, 1960–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1960 | +31.7% |
| 1964 | +78.4% |
| 1968 | −8.4% |
| 1972 | −23.4% |
| 1976 | −15.8% |
| 1980 | −31.5% |
| 1984 | −43.3% |
| 1988 | −37.1% |
| 1992 | −22.0% |
| 1996 | −36.8% |
| 2000 | −63.4% |
| 2004 | −58.2% |
| 2008 | −40.9% |
| 2012 | −32.9% |
| 2016 | −42.0% |
| 2020 | −29.6% |
| 2024 | −33.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
By party of registration, over time
Party registration · 2026R+20.2
Presidential vote · 2024R+33.9
Registration leans Republican; the presidential vote runs 14 points more Democratic.
1,933 registered voters · 2026
domestic migration
Who moves in and out
Net migration over time, and who arrivals are — where they came from and what those places vote
−17 net domestic migration · 2025
20112025
Net −26 over 2011–2025 · gain loss
Arrivals reported $102,375 in average income, against $70,754 for residents who stayed — 45% higher. (IRS SOI, 2022–23)
Migration is one input to a place’s political change, not its cause — a shift can also come from residents changing their minds, generational turnover, or turnout. These figures describe the places people moved between; they do not measure how any mover voted.
| Year | Net domestic migration |
|---|---|
| 2011 | +10 |
| 2012 | +20 |
| 2013 | +17 |
| 2014 | −26 |
| 2015 | +13 |
| 2016 | +28 |
| 2017 | +18 |
| 2018 | +6 |
| 2019 | −30 |
| 2021 | −25 |
| 2022 | −24 |
| 2023 | −3 |
| 2024 | −13 |
| 2025 | −17 |
Wrangell's roughly 2,100 residents, spread across an island community accessible mainly by sea or air, have backed Republican presidential candidates by wide margins, reflecting the resource-industry economy and geographic isolation common to rural Southeast Alaska.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 78.4 points in 1964 and a Republican high of 63.4 points in 2000. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 33.9 points.
A population of 2,088, a 56% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $63,750 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Copper River Census Area and Johnson County.
Political twins — counties
The counties whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Copper River Census Area
Alaska
76.9twin score
2000–2004 trajectory12-yr trendpopulation scale≠ elasticity
Johnson County
Wyoming
73.8twin score
2000–2008 trajectory12-yr trend≠ 2024 margin
Sweet Grass County
Montana
73.8twin score
2000–2008 trajectory12-yr trend≠ % White
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska vote in 2024?
In 2024, Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska voted Republican by 33.9 points (R+33.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,135 votes cast, 359 went Democratic and 744 went Republican.
When did Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska?
Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska has a population of 2,088 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska?
Median household income in Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska is $63,750 — below the national median of $80,734. The Alaska state median is $92,788.
What is the political history of Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 2 went Democratic and 15 went Republican.