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Shageluk

Alaska · 100 residents · 10.216 sq mi
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Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 29 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $63,000. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 41.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
100
−22%since 2000
from 129 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 13 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.0
+29%since 2000
from 25.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2454851151451990201020202024Shageluk
202434
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$23,429
+209%since 2000
from $7,587 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
41.1%
+24.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance13.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$63,000
−62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2020
Median gross rent
$375
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
23.5% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic4%(4)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other82.1%(82)
Diversity Score18.5%(18)
Diversity Score
18
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.1 min
−2%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
3.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
100.0%
+38.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 22.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
82.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.9%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
Female
41.1%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
30.4%
−34.5 ptssince 2013
from 64.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shageluk, Alaska?

Shageluk, Alaska has about 100 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Shageluk, Alaska expensive?

In Shageluk, Alaska, the median home is worth about $63,000, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Shageluk, Alaska?

About 3.0% 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 41.1% 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 35 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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