Seward is a city located in Kenai Peninsula Borough Alaska. Seward has a 2024 population of 2,733. Seward is currently declining at a rate of -0.07% annually and its population has decreased by -0.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,741 in 2020.
The average household income in Seward is $84,659 with a poverty rate of 6.09%. The median age in Seward is 43.8 years: 39.7 years for males, and 45 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Seward was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,956 | 70.66% |
| Native American | 347 | 12.54% |
| Two or more races | 176 | 6.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 137 | 4.95% |
| Black or African American | 83 | 3% |
| Asian | 45 | 1.63% |
| Other race | 24 | 0.87% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,017 | 2.11 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Non Family | 445 | 1.02 | 45.6 | 54.4 |
| Married | 443 | 2.59 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Male | 76 | 4.53 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 53 | 3.77 | 0 | 100 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
65.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 100 | 4.76% |
| Associates Degree | 61 | 2.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 422 | 20.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 228 | 10.86% |
| High School Graduate | 924 | 44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 0.29% |
| Some College | 359 | 17.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,484 | 1,441 | 612 |
| Native American | 209 | 160 | 15 |
| Islander | 137 | 137 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 101 | 93 | 23 |
| Black | 77 | 71 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| Asian | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| Other Race | 23 | 22 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 41.24%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,790 | $85,684 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,842 | $35,907 | $35,729 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,162 | $48,277 | $48,109 |
| Some College | $54,740 | $53,932 | $0 |
$48,162
Average Earnings
$48,277
Average Male
$48,109
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.49% of Seward residents speak only English, while 10.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,531 | 89 | 5.81% |
| Native | 242 | 29 | 11.98% |
| Multiple | 174 | 20 | 11.49% |
6.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.55%
Male Poverty Rate
9.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Seward is Native, with 11.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Seward is White, with 5.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 90.48% |
| High School | 5.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.98% |
| Some College | 4.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 58.18% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $113,750 | $115,265 |
| Households | $77,850 | $84,659 |
| Married Families | $125,586 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,701 | $45,183 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.9%
Male Marriage Rate
53.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
194
Number of Veterans
169
Male Veterans
25
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 124 |
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 117 |
| 75+ | 46 |
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 174 | 10.59% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 42.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
30.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.9%
Labor Force Participation
48.4%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
41.04%
Born in Seward
92.12%
Native Born
7.88%
Foreign Born
4.3%
Non Citizen
3.58%
Naturalized
92.12% of Seward residents were born in the United States, with 41.04% having been born in Alaska. 4.3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,723 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2028 | 2,725 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2027 | 2,727 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2026 | 2,729 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2025 | 2,731 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2024 | 2,733 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2023 | 2,735 | 53 | 1.98% |
| 2022 | 2,682 | -105 | -3.77% |
| 2021 | 2,787 | 46 | 1.68% |
| 2020 | 2,741 | -87 | -3.08% |
| 2019 | 2,828 | 58 | 2.09% |
| 2018 | 2,770 | 46 | 1.69% |
| 2017 | 2,724 | -78 | -2.78% |
| 2016 | 2,802 | 10 | 0.36% |
| 2015 | 2,792 | -8 | -0.29% |
| 2014 | 2,800 | 261 | 10.28% |
| 2013 | 2,539 | -204 | -7.44% |
| 2012 | 2,743 | -11 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2,754 | 27 | 0.99% |
| 2010 | 2,727 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,830 | 131 | 4.85% |
| 1990 | 2,699 | 899 | 49.94% |
| 1980 | 1,800 | 200 | 12.5% |
| 1970 | 1,600 | -300 | -15.79% |
| 1960 | 1,900 | -200 | -9.52% |
| 1950 | 2,100 | 1,200 | 133.33% |
| 1940 | 900 | 100 | 12.5% |
| 1930 | 800 | 100 | 14.29% |
| 1920 | 700 | -2,023 | -74.29% |