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Gambell

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
10.616
State:
Alaska

Gambell is a city located in Nome Census Area, Alaska. Gambell has a 2026 population of 614. Gambell is currently declining at a rate of -0.65% annually and its population has decreased by -4.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 641 in 2020.

The median household income in Gambell is $52,500 with a poverty rate of 30.69%. The median age in Gambell is 27.7 years: 28.8 years for males, and 26 years for females. For every 100 females there are 107.7 males.

614
Total Population
58
Density (mi²)
-4 -0.65%
Growth

Gambell Population

Gambell Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026614-4-0.65%
2025618-5-0.8%
202462330.48%
2023620-4-0.64%
2022624-6-0.95%
2021630-11-1.72%
2020641-1-0.16%
2019702-7-0.99%
201870930.42%
201770630.43%
201670330.43%
201570040.57%
2014696-4-0.57%
2013700-6-0.85%
201270620.28%
2011704233.38%
201068540.59%

Median Age

Overall: 27.7 years
Female: 26 years
Male: 28.8 years

Gambell Adults

There are 389 adults, (50 of whom are seniors) in Gambell.

Sex Ratio

Female: 274 (48.2%)
Male: 295 (51.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Gambell includes 94.73% Native American, and smaller percentages for White and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Native American53994.73%
Two or more races274.75%
White30.53%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Native American53994.73%
Two or more races274.75%
White30.53%

Gambell Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Gambell 's average per capita income is $31,875. Household income levels show a median of $52,500. The poverty rate stands at 30.69%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$91,250-
Households$52,500$60,473
Families$46,667$55,982
Non Families$28,750$36,079

$31,875

Average Income

$52,500

Median Household Income

30.69%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)