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Seldovia

Alaska · 235 residents · 0.387 sq mi
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Seldovia is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,250. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 51 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $192,500. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
235
−18%since 2000
from 286 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
607 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 739 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.5
+18%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1562022492953421990201020202024Seldovia
2024202
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,250
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,980
+56%since 2000
from $23,669 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.1%
+26.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance29.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical29.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,500
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$840
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
27.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+33%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66%(155)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(6)
Asian1.7%(4)
Other20.7%(49)
Diversity Score52.6%(124)
Diversity Score
53
+327%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+23%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.0%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.2%
−57.3 ptssince 2013
from 72.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seldovia, Alaska?

Seldovia, Alaska has about 235 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seldovia, Alaska?

The typical household in Seldovia, Alaska earns about $80,250 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 $192,500, and the typical rent is about $840 a month.

How educated are people in Seldovia, Alaska?

About 29.3% 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 0.0% 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 80 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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