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Seldovia

Alaska · 255 residents · 0.387 sq mi
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Seldovia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,942. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $189,500. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
255
−11%since 2000
from 286 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
659 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 739 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.2
+6%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1562022492953421990201020202024Seldovia
2024202
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,942
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,313 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,892
+22%since 2000
from $23,669 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing8.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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

Median home value
$189,500
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.2%
−33.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
30.6% rent
Vacancy rate
39.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+94%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(179)
Black1.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(10)
Asian1.2%(3)
Other21.8%(56)
Diversity Score54.8%(140)
Diversity Score
55
+345%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
6.3 min
−48%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
47.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
27.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
8.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.3%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.8%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seldovia, Alaska?

Seldovia, Alaska has about 255 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seldovia, Alaska?

The typical household in Seldovia, Alaska earns about $53,942 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 $189,500, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Seldovia, Alaska?

About 22.1% 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 5.1% 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 60 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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