State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
238.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.78% (-2)
Growth Since 2010
1.59% (4)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Shaktoolik, Alaska Population 2021
255
Shaktoolik is a city located in Nome County Alaska. With a 2020 population of 255, it is the 93rd largest city in Alaska and the 15881st largest city in the United States . Shaktoolik is currently declining at a rate of -0.78% annually but its population has increased by 1.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 251 in 2010. Shaktoolik reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 1 miles, Shaktoolik has a population density of 239 people per square mile.
The average household income in Shaktoolik is $64,002 with a poverty rate of 14.24%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $950 per month, and the median house value is $85,000. The median age in Shaktoolik is 27 years, 27.3 years for males, and 26.8 years for females.
Shaktoolik Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shaktoolikwas:
- Native American: 97.68%
- White: 1.32%
- Two or more races: 0.99%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Shaktoolik, Alaska is 255 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 259.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 251.
Shaktoolik, Alaska Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 295 | 97.68% |
| White | 4 | 1.32% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0.99% |
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Shaktoolik Population by Race
Shaktoolik Population Pyramid $2021
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Shaktoolik Population by Age
Shaktoolik Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 85 | 3.55 | 80 |
| Married | 43 | 4.12 | 88.4 |
| Female | 24 | 3.46 | 70.8 |
| Non Family | 9 | 0 | 77.8 |
| Male | 9 | 3.67 | 66.7 |
3.76
Average Family Size
3.55
Average Household Size
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Shaktoolik Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 6.33% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 15 | 9.49% |
| High School Graduate | 100 | 63.29% |
| Some College | 27 | 17.09% |
| Associates Degree | 2 | 1.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4 | 2.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 0.00% |
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Shaktoolik Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Shaktoolik Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 152 | 127 | 1 |
| White | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 |
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 75.00%.
Shaktoolik Educational Attainment by Race
Shaktoolik Earnings by Educational Attainment
Shaktoolik Language by Age
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Shaktoolik Language
79.40% of Shaktoolik residents speak only English, while 20.60% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 19.85% of the population.
Shaktoolik Language
14.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.31%
Male Poverty Rate
10.96%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Shaktoolik
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shaktoolik is Native, with 14.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shaktoolik is Native, with 14.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.29%.
Shaktoolik Poverty
Shaktoolik Poverty Rate by Education
Shaktoolik Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Shaktoolik Married by Age and Sex
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Shaktoolik Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Shaktoolik Marital Status by Race
Shaktoolik Marital Status
Shaktoolik Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 6 | 3.41% |
Shaktoolik Veterans by Race
Shaktoolik Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
Shaktoolik Veterans by Education
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65.1%
Labor Force Participation
48.7%
Employment Rate
25.2%
Unemployment Rate
Shaktoolik Employment by Age
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Shaktoolik Employment by Race
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Shaktoolik 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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98.68%
Born in Shaktoolik
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Shaktoolik residents were born in the United States, with 98.68% 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.
Shaktoolik Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 255 | -2 | -0.78% |
| 2020 | 257 | -2 | -0.77% |
| 2019 | 259 | -2 | -0.77% |
| 2018 | 261 | 1 | 0.38% |
| 2017 | 260 | 1 | 0.39% |
| 2016 | 259 | 1 | 0.39% |
| 2015 | 258 | 1 | 0.39% |
| 2014 | 257 | -1 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 258 | -2 | -0.77% |
| 2012 | 260 | 1 | 0.39% |
| 2011 | 259 | 7 | 2.78% |
| 2010 | 252 | 0.00% |