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Seldovia

Alaska · 251 residents (2025 est.) · 0.387 sq mi
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Seldovia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,583. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 84 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $197,200. With a median age of 61.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
202
−29%since 2000
from 286 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
522 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 739 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.4
+36%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:251 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1562022492953421990201020202024Seldovia
2024202
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,583
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,313 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,596
+110%since 2000
from $23,669 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.1%
+36.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
+1%since 2010
from 0.393 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance22.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical22.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,200
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$583
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.4%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
14.6% rent
Vacancy rate
41.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.3%
−58.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+22%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(204)
Black1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(6)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.3%(35)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(155)
Black1.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other21.8%(44)
Diversity Score45.4%(92)
Diversity Score
45
+269%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
4.6 min
−63%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.1%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.9%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2012
from 26.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
−65.1 ptssince 2013
from 72.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
+14.7 ptssince 2017
from 74.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seldovia, Alaska?

Seldovia, Alaska has about 202 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seldovia, Alaska?

The typical household in Seldovia, Alaska earns about $89,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seldovia, Alaska expensive?

In Seldovia, Alaska, the median home is worth about $197,200, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Seldovia, Alaska?

About 30.1% of adults age 25 and over in Seldovia, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seldovia, Alaska?

About 8.4% of people in Seldovia, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Seldovia, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Seldovia, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 113 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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