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Selawik

Alaska · 829 residents · 2.331 sq mi
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Selawik has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $93,300. At a median age of 21.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 51% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 21.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

829
+7%since 2000
from 772 in 2000
1990 – 2025
356 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 331 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
21.4
+13%since 2000
from 18.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
3594906217528831990201020202024Selawik
2024412
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,875
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$9,681
+18%since 2000
from $8,170 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
36.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 34.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.450
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing15.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$93,300
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$667
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $853
2.2%
−63.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
47.8% rent
12.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
37.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
12.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.8
−38%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.1%(24)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.8%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score50%(386)
2010
White, non-Hispanic4%(33)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other97.9%(812)
Diversity Score9.7%(80)
10
−81%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

5.2 min
−48%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
70.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

53.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
30.1%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

52.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
47.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
9.5%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Selawik, Alaska?

Selawik, Alaska has about 829 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Selawik, Alaska?

The typical household in Selawik, Alaska earns about $32,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Selawik, Alaska expensive?

In Selawik, Alaska, the median home is worth about $93,300, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in Selawik, Alaska?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Selawik, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Selawik, Alaska?

About 36.9% of people in Selawik, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Selawik, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Selawik, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 250 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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

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