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Shageluk

Alaska · 93 residents (2025 est.) · 10.216 sq mi
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Population has fallen 74% since 2000, a loss of 95 residents. The poverty rate of 50.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
43% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34
−74%since 2000
from 129 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−74%since 2000
from 13 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.4
+47%since 2000
from 25.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:93 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2454851151451990201020202024Shageluk
202434
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$35,438
+367%since 2000
from $7,587 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+34.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
50.0%
+33.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
+3%since 2010
from 0.434 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance38.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services38.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
42.9%
−34.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
57.1% rent
Vacancy rate
63.2%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.0%
+75.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.1%(4)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.5%(8)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other76.5%(26)
Diversity Score45%(15)
Diversity Score
45
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
6.9 min
−4%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
0.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
50.0%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
22.2%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
42.9%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−22.2 ptssince 2011
from 22.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
90.0%
+20.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
61.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.9%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.8%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
Female
41.2%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
−14.6 ptssince 2012
from 23.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.5%
−41.4 ptssince 2013
from 64.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+65.5 ptssince 2017
from 34.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2016
from 91.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shageluk, Alaska?

Shageluk, Alaska has about 34 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Shageluk, Alaska?

About 30.0% of adults age 25 and over in Shageluk, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shageluk, Alaska?

About 50.0% of people in Shageluk, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shageluk, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Shageluk, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 101 residents, a change of about -75 percent over that period.

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

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