State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
353.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.96% (-8)
Growth Since 2010
-0.60% (-5)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Selawik, Alaska Population 2021
824
Selawik is a city located in Northwest Arctic County Alaska. With a 2020 population of 824, it is the 32nd largest city in Alaska and the 11151st largest city in the United States . Selawik is currently declining at a rate of -0.96% annually and its population has decreased by -0.60% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 829 in 2010. Selawik reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 3 miles, Selawik has a population density of 354 people per square mile.
The average household income in Selawik is $38,259 with a poverty rate of 54.75%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $788 per month, and the median house value is $83,600. 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: 94.57%
- Two or more races: 2.78%
- White: 1.64%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1.01%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Selawik, Alaska is 824 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 840.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 829.
Selawik, Alaska Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 749 | 94.57% |
| Two or More Races | 22 | 2.78% |
| White | 13 | 1.64% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 8 | 1.01% |
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Selawik Population by Race
Selawik Population Pyramid $2021
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Selawik Population by Age
Selawik Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 155 | 5.11 | 74.2 |
| Female | 67 | 5.39 | 59.7 |
| Married | 54 | 7.06 | 87 |
| Non Family | 26 | 1.12 | 84.6 |
| Male | 8 | 2.63 | 75 |
5.62
Average Family Size
5.11
Average Household Size
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Selawik Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23 | 6.15% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 109 | 29.14% |
| High School Graduate | 187 | 50.00% |
| Some College | 40 | 10.70% |
| Associates Degree | 4 | 1.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11 | 2.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 0.00% |
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Selawik Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Selawik Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 347 | 219 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 10 | |
| White | 13 | 13 | 6 |
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 46.15%.
Selawik Educational Attainment by Race
Selawik Earnings by Educational Attainment
Selawik Language by Age
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Selawik Language
63.69% of Selawik residents speak only English, while 36.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 36.31% of the population.
Selawik Language
Selawik Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 746 | 424 | 56.84% |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 100.00% |
54.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
51.04%
Male Poverty Rate
59.22%
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 Native, with 56.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 22.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 59.26%.
Selawik Poverty
Selawik Poverty Rate by Education
Selawik Marital Status
Marriage Rates
24.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
21.0%
Male Marriage Rate
28.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Selawik Married by Age and Sex
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Selawik Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Selawik Marital Status by Race
Selawik Marital Status
Selawik Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 11 | 2.77% |
Selawik Veterans by Race
Selawik Veterans by Education
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27.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
72.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
Selawik Veterans by Education
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37.4%
Labor Force Participation
22.6%
Employment Rate
39.5%
Unemployment Rate
Selawik Employment by Age
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Selawik Employment by Race
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Selawik Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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96.21%
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 96.21% 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.
Selawik Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 824 | -8 | -0.96% |
| 2020 | 832 | -8 | -0.95% |
| 2019 | 840 | -8 | -0.94% |
| 2018 | 848 | -13 | -1.51% |
| 2017 | 861 | 13 | 1.53% |
| 2016 | 848 | -10 | -1.17% |
| 2015 | 858 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 856 | 6 | 0.71% |
| 2013 | 850 | 2 | 0.24% |
| 2012 | 848 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 848 | 15 | 1.80% |
| 2010 | 833 | 0.00% |