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Seward

Alaska · 2,717 residents · 13.96 sq mi
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Seward is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,110. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $251,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,717
−4%since 2000
from 2,830 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
195 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 203 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
−1%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Seward
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,110
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,306 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,301
+49%since 2000
from $20,360 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.7%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information2.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$251,700
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$989
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $580 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 50.3% in 2000
48.1% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+9%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(1,799)
Black3.8%(104)
Hispanic / Latino6%(164)
Asian1.8%(50)
Other19.9%(540)
Diversity Score61.8%(1,680)
Diversity Score
62
+208%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.1 min
−8%since 2000
from 8.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.4%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
Female
38.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.5%
−62.9 ptssince 2013
from 76.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seward, Alaska?

Seward, Alaska has about 2,717 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seward, Alaska?

The typical household in Seward, Alaska earns about $74,110 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 $251,700, and the typical rent is about $989 a month.

How educated are people in Seward, Alaska?

About 24.6% 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 8.6% of people in Seward, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Seward, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Seward, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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