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Shishmaref

Alaska · 563 residents · 2.339 sq mi
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Shishmaref has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,063. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $134,400. At a median age of 22.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 22.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
563
Unchangedsince 2000
from 562 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
241 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 240 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
22.5
−7%since 2000
from 24.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4104785466146821990201020202024Shishmaref
2024466
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,063
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,714 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,203
−3%since 2000
from $10,487 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,400
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$535
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
1.4%
−69.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
40.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
−18%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic5.3%(30)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.7%(116)
2010
White, non-Hispanic3.6%(20)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other96.4%(543)
Diversity Score9.8%(55)
Diversity Score
10
−53%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
4.5 min
−44%since 2000
from 8.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
56.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
92.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 92.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
46.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.0%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shishmaref, Alaska?

Shishmaref, Alaska has about 563 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shishmaref, Alaska?

The typical household in Shishmaref, Alaska earns about $39,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shishmaref, Alaska expensive?

In Shishmaref, Alaska, the median home is worth about $134,400, and the typical rent is about $535 a month.

How educated are people in Shishmaref, Alaska?

About 3.7% of adults age 25 and over in Shishmaref, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shishmaref, Alaska?

About 26.9% of people in Shishmaref, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shishmaref, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Shishmaref, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 130 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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