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Scammon Bay

Alaska · 474 residents · 0.468 sq mi
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Scammon Bay has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $68,300. At a median age of 17.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 17.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 439%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
474
+2%since 2000
from 465 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,013 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 994 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
17.6
−4%since 2000
from 18.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3213974735496251990201020202024Scammon Bay
2024440
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,999
+30%since 2000
from $7,719 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 37.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,300
+439%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,999 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2022
Median gross rent
$683
−58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,297 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
3.1%
−42.7 ptssince 2000
from 45.8% in 2000
45.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
4.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+300%since 2000
from 0.4 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.9%(9)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.3%(183)
2010
White, non-Hispanic0.4%(2)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other96.7%(458)
Diversity Score1.1%(5)
Diversity Score
1
−97%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
6.8 min
−6%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
65.1%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
89.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 92.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
50.4%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.9%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Female
45.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scammon Bay, Alaska?

Scammon Bay, Alaska has about 474 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scammon Bay, Alaska?

The typical household in Scammon Bay, Alaska earns about $43,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scammon Bay, Alaska expensive?

In Scammon Bay, Alaska, the median home is worth about $68,300, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Scammon Bay, Alaska?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Scammon Bay, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scammon Bay, Alaska?

About 33.0% of people in Scammon Bay, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scammon Bay, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Scammon Bay, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 128 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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