Gambell is a city located in Nome Census Area Alaska. Gambell has a 2024 population of 612. Gambell is currently declining at a rate of -1.29% annually and its population has decreased by -4.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 642 in 2020.
The average household income in Gambell is $52,804 with a poverty rate of 35.45%. The median age in Gambell is 25.8 years: 27 years for males, and 24.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gambell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 396 | 92.96% |
| Two or more races | 15 | 3.52% |
| White | 13 | 3.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.47% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Two or more races
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 124 | 3.44 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
| Non Family | 41 | 1.22 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Female | 31 | 4.35 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
| Married | 29 | 6.03 | 96.6 | 3.4 |
| Male | 23 | 2.87 | 91.3 | 8.7 |
4.17
Average Family Size
3.44
Average Household Size
83.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 31 | 13.6% |
| Associates Degree | 2 | 0.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4 | 1.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 3.07% |
| High School Graduate | 124 | 54.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 8.77% |
| Some College | 40 | 17.54% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 212 | 163 | 4 |
| White | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Islander | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $14,750 | $15,000 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $3,542 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $28,750 | $18,750 | $36,250 |
| Some College | $41,875 | $0 | $41,625 |
$28,750
Average Earnings
$18,750
Average Male
$36,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
25.7% of Gambell residents speak only English, while 74.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 73.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 396 | 148 | 37.37% |
| White | 13 | 3 | 23.08% |
35.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.38%
Male Poverty Rate
36.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gambell is Native, with 37.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gambell is White, with 23.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.06% |
| High School | 34.68% |
| Some College | 14.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 85.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 46.51% |
| Female Employed | 16.92% |
| Male Employed | 10.17% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,625 | $59,843 |
| Households | $39,375 | $52,804 |
| Married Families | $69,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,750 | $27,234 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
21.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
21.8%
Male Marriage Rate
21.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
10
Number of Veterans
10
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 10 | 3.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.4%
Labor Force Participation
40%
Employment Rate
31.5%
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
94.84%
Born in Gambell
99.53%
Native Born
0.47%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.47%
Naturalized
99.53% of Gambell residents were born in the United States, with 94.84% having been born in Alaska. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 575 | -8 | -1.37% |
| 2028 | 583 | -7 | -1.19% |
| 2027 | 590 | -7 | -1.17% |
| 2026 | 597 | -8 | -1.32% |
| 2025 | 605 | -7 | -1.14% |
| 2024 | 612 | -8 | -1.29% |
| 2023 | 620 | -4 | -0.64% |
| 2022 | 624 | -8 | -1.27% |
| 2021 | 632 | -10 | -1.56% |
| 2020 | 642 | -60 | -8.55% |
| 2019 | 702 | -7 | -0.99% |
| 2018 | 709 | 3 | 0.42% |
| 2017 | 706 | 3 | 0.43% |
| 2016 | 703 | 3 | 0.43% |
| 2015 | 700 | 4 | 0.57% |
| 2014 | 696 | -4 | -0.57% |
| 2013 | 700 | -6 | -0.85% |
| 2012 | 706 | 2 | 0.28% |
| 2011 | 704 | 19 | 2.77% |
| 2010 | 685 | 0 | 0% |