Selawik, Alaska Population 2022
Selawik is a city located in Northwest Arctic County Alaska. Selawik has a 2020 population of 816. Selawik is currently declining at a rate of -0.97% annually and its population has decreased by -2.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 833 in 2010.
The average household income in Selawik is $38,259 with a poverty rate of 55.25%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $463 per month, and the median house value is $72,700. The median age in Selawik is 22.8 years, 23.6 years for males, and 19.8 years for females.
Selawik Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Selawikwas:
- Native American: 95.19%
- White: 1.92%
- Two or more races: 1.79%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1.10%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14 | 1.92% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 693 | 95.19% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 8 | 1.10% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 1.79% |
Selawik Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 155 | 4.7 | 69.7 |
| Married | 56 | 6.09 | 89.3 |
| Male | 3 | 4 | 33.3 |
| Female | 66 | 5.17 | 50 |
| Non Family | 30 | 1.13 | 80 |
5.19
Average Family Size
4.7
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22 | 6.29% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 91 | 26.00% |
| High School Graduate | 174 | 49.71% |
| Some College | 47 | 13.43% |
| Associates Degree | 7 | 2.00% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9 | 2.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 0.00% |
Selawik Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14 | 14 | 6 |
| Native American | 327 | 214 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 42.86%.
Selawik Language by Age
Selawik Language
61.63% of Selawik residents speak only English, while 38.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 38.37% of the population.
Selawik Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 100.00% |
| Native | 689 | 392 | 56.89% |
| Other | NaN% |
55.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
49.48%
Male Poverty Rate
61.76%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Selawik
The race most likely to be in poverty in Selawik is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Selawik is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 61.26%.
Selawik Marital Status
Marriage Rates
25.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
21.3%
Male Marriage Rate
30.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Selawik Married by Age and Sex
Selawik Marriage
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 55-64.
Selawik Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 8 | 2.14% |
Selawik Veterans by Education
37.50%
Veteran Poverty Rate
75.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
40.5%
Labor Force Participation
27.1%
Employment Rate
33.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
95.47%
Born in Selawik
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Selawik residents were born in the United States, with 95.47% having been born in Alaska. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 833 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 848 | 15 | 1.80% |
| 2012 | 848 | 0.00% | |
| 2013 | 850 | 2 | 0.24% |
| 2014 | 856 | 6 | 0.71% |
| 2015 | 858 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 2016 | 848 | -10 | -1.17% |
| 2017 | 861 | 13 | 1.53% |
| 2018 | 848 | -13 | -1.51% |
| 2019 | 840 | -8 | -0.94% |
| 2020 | 832 | -8 | -0.95% |
| 2021 | 824 | -8 | -0.96% |
| 2022 | 816 | -8 | -0.97% |