CITY · 1990 CENSUS
Seward
Alaska · 2,699 residents · 13.96 sq mi
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Seward is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $37,049. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $91,900.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 1990 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
$37,049
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,306 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Section 03
Housing
$91,900
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $138,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2000
White, non-Hispanic71%(2,009)
Black2.4%(67)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(68)
Asian1.8%(52)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.1%(568)
1990
White, non-Hispanic79%(2,131)
Black3.7%(99)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(56)
Asian1.7%(45)
Other15.7%(424)
Diversity Score47%(1,269)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
88.3%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
No data for the years selected.
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Seward, Alaska?
Seward, Alaska has about 2,699 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Seward, Alaska?
The typical household in Seward, Alaska earns about $37,049 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Seward, Alaska expensive?
In Seward, Alaska, the median home is worth about $91,900, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.
How educated are people in Seward, Alaska?
About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Seward, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Seward, Alaska?
About 10.8% of people in Seward, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.
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