Seward, Alaska Population 2022
Seward is a city located in Kenai Peninsula County Alaska. Seward has a 2020 population of 2,880. Seward is currently growing at a rate of 0.98% annually and its population has increased by 5.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,727 in 2010.
The average household income in Seward is $79,783 with a poverty rate of 8.59%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $989 per month, and the median house value is $251,700. The median age in Seward is 37.3 years, 37.3 years for males, and 35.3 years for females.
Seward Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sewardwas:
- White: 75.85%
- Native American: 12.80%
- Two or more races: 4.09%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 2.99%
- Black or African American: 2.60%
- Asian: 1.64%
- Other race: 0.04%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,133 | 75.85% |
| Black or African American | 73 | 2.60% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 360 | 12.80% |
| Asian | 46 | 1.64% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 84 | 2.99% |
| Some Other Race | 1 | 0.04% |
| Two or More Races | 115 | 4.09% |
Seward Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 926 | 2.48 | 59.6 |
| Married | 376 | 3.58 | 79.5 |
| Male | 37 | 3.24 | 59.5 |
| Female | 80 | 3.94 | 20 |
| Non Family | 433 | 1.2 | 49.7 |
3.42
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31 | 1.57% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 103 | 5.22% |
| High School Graduate | 810 | 41.01% |
| Some College | 389 | 19.70% |
| Associates Degree | 156 | 7.90% |
| Bachelors Degree | 249 | 12.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 237 | 12.00% |
Seward Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,417 | 1,366 | 453 |
| Hispanic | 62 | 57 | 11 |
| Native American | 261 | 197 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 42 | 2 |
| Black | 73 | 65 | 1 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 | |
| Islander | 74 | 68 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 31.97%.
Seward Language by Age
Seward Language
88.19% of Seward residents speak only English, while 11.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.51% of the population.
Seward Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 252 | 132 | 52.38% |
| Multiple | 114 | 21 | 18.42% |
| Native | 206 | 28 | 13.59% |
| White | 1,654 | 19 | 1.15% |
| Other | NaN% |
8.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.95%
Male Poverty Rate
8.12%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Seward
The race most likely to be in poverty in Seward is Hispanic, with 52.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Seward is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.66%.
Seward Marital Status
Marriage Rates
36.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.8%
Male Marriage Rate
47.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Seward Married by Age and Sex
Seward 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 45-54.
Seward Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 155 | 9.60% |
| Black | 6 | 8.22% |
| Native American | 24 | 8.30% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 45.24% |
Seward Veterans by Education
21.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.3%
Labor Force Participation
50.2%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
43.85%
Born in Seward
94.10%
Native Born
5.90%
Foreign Born
1.81%
Non Citizen
4.09%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.10% of Seward residents were born in the United States, with 43.85% having been born in Alaska. 1.81% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 700 | 0.00% | |
| 1930 | 800 | 100 | 1.34% |
| 1940 | 900 | 100 | 1.18% |
| 1950 | 2,100 | 1,200 | 8.84% |
| 1960 | 1,900 | -200 | -1.00% |
| 1970 | 1,600 | -300 | -1.70% |
| 1980 | 1,800 | 200 | 1.18% |
| 1990 | 2,699 | 899 | 4.13% |
| 2000 | 2,830 | 131 | 0.48% |
| 2010 | 2,727 | -103 | -0.37% |
| 2011 | 2,754 | 27 | 0.99% |
| 2012 | 2,741 | -13 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 2,538 | -203 | -7.41% |
| 2014 | 2,797 | 259 | 10.20% |
| 2015 | 2,791 | -6 | -0.21% |
| 2016 | 2,798 | 7 | 0.25% |
| 2017 | 2,721 | -77 | -2.75% |
| 2018 | 2,768 | 47 | 1.73% |
| 2019 | 2,796 | 28 | 1.01% |
| 2020 | 2,824 | 28 | 1.00% |
| 2021 | 2,852 | 28 | 0.99% |
| 2022 | 2,880 | 28 | 0.98% |