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Selawik

Alaska · 809 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 $33,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $72,700. At a median age of 24.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 57% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 24.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
809
+5%since 2000
from 772 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
347 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 331 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
24.0
+27%since 2000
from 18.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3594906217528831990201020202024Selawik
2024412
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,438
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,072
+11%since 2000
from $8,170 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
55.2%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 34.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services7%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,700
−59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$463
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
39.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−53%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2%(16)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other98.1%(793)
Diversity Score4.8%(39)
Diversity Score
5
−90%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
67.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.9 min
−22%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
94.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
33.1%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 42.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
47.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.8%
−48.1 ptssince 2013
from 63.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Selawik, Alaska?

Selawik, Alaska has about 809 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Selawik, Alaska?

The typical household in Selawik, Alaska earns about $33,438 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 $72,700, and the typical rent is about $463 a month.

How educated are people in Selawik, Alaska?

About 2.6% 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 55.2% 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 230 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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

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