Scammon Bay is a city located in Kusilvak Census Area Alaska. Scammon Bay has a 2024 population of 569. Scammon Bay is currently declining at a rate of -1.56% annually and its population has decreased by -5.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 603 in 2020.
The average household income in Scammon Bay is $40,523 with a poverty rate of 48.42%. The median age in Scammon Bay is 21.2 years: 21.1 years for males, and 21.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Scammon Bay was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 496 | 98.02% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 1.78% |
| White | 1 | 0.2% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Two or more races
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 126 | 4.02 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Married | 52 | 5.81 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
| Female | 26 | 3.46 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
| Male | 24 | 3.58 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Non Family | 24 | 1.17 | 45.8 | 54.2 |
4.47
Average Family Size
4.02
Average Household Size
62.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 8.1% |
| Associates Degree | 4 | 1.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12 | 5.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 108 | 51.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 4.29% |
| Some College | 60 | 28.57% |
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 | 200 | 174 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| White | 1 | 1 | 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 native american people with a rate of 6%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $20,313 | $0 | $19,688 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $25,625 | $0 | $31,389 |
| Some College | $33,500 | $0 | $42,500 |
$25,625
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$31,389
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.54% of Scammon Bay residents speak only English, while 32.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 30.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 496 | 245 | 49.4% |
48.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
48.75%
Male Poverty Rate
48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Scammon Bay is Native, with 49.4% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Scammon Bay is Native, with 49.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 58.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 67.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 65.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 58.33% |
| Some College | 20.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 65.52% |
| Female Unemployed | 46.67% |
| Female Employed | 20.31% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $40,250 | $44,298 |
| Households | $36,250 | $40,523 |
| Married Families | $44,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $14,929 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.5%
Male Marriage Rate
38.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
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 |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 10 | 3.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
100%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.7%
Labor Force Participation
42.3%
Employment Rate
26.7%
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
98.02%
Born in Scammon Bay
98.22%
Native Born
1.78%
Foreign Born
1.78%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.22% of Scammon Bay residents were born in the United States, with 98.02% having been born in Alaska. 1.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 527 | -9 | -1.68% |
| 2028 | 536 | -8 | -1.47% |
| 2027 | 544 | -8 | -1.45% |
| 2026 | 552 | -9 | -1.6% |
| 2025 | 561 | -8 | -1.41% |
| 2024 | 569 | -9 | -1.56% |
| 2023 | 578 | -14 | -2.36% |
| 2022 | 592 | -12 | -1.99% |
| 2021 | 604 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2020 | 603 | 60 | 11.05% |
| 2019 | 543 | 3 | 0.56% |
| 2018 | 540 | 6 | 1.12% |
| 2017 | 534 | 5 | 0.95% |
| 2016 | 529 | -3 | -0.56% |
| 2015 | 532 | 14 | 2.7% |
| 2014 | 518 | 8 | 1.57% |
| 2013 | 510 | 9 | 1.8% |
| 2012 | 501 | 20 | 4.16% |
| 2011 | 481 | 6 | 1.26% |
| 2010 | 475 | 0 | 0% |