Selawik is a city located in Northwest Arctic Borough Alaska. Selawik has a 2024 population of 742. Selawik is currently declining at a rate of -2.37% annually and its population has decreased by -8.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 812 in 2020.
The average household income in Selawik is $66,219 with a poverty rate of 41.74%. The median age in Selawik is 21.9 years: 21.8 years for males, and 22.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Selawik was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 498 | 89.41% |
| White | 32 | 5.75% |
| Two or more races | 13 | 2.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 1.97% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.54% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 120 | 4.64 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Married | 57 | 5.54 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Female | 41 | 4.61 | 46.3 | 53.7 |
| Non Family | 13 | 0 | 46.2 | 53.8 |
| Male | 9 | 4.33 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
4.84
Average Family Size
4.64
Average Household Size
62.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 80 | 30.53% |
| Associates Degree | 3 | 1.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 18 | 6.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 1.15% |
| High School Graduate | 102 | 38.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 4.96% |
| Some College | 43 | 16.41% |
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 | 219 | 126 | 2 |
| White | 32 | 32 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $133,125 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,938 | $25,313 | $33,333 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $15,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,318 | $28,409 | $43,750 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$29,318
Average Earnings
$28,409
Average Male
$43,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
51.8% of Selawik residents speak only English, while 48.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 48.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 492 | 210 | 42.68% |
| Islander | 11 | 11 | 100% |
| Multiple | 13 | 9 | 69.23% |
41.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
37.03%
Male Poverty Rate
48.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Selawik is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Selawik is Native, with 42.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 22.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.31% |
| High School | 28.43% |
| Some College | 21.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 33.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 28.95% |
| Female Unemployed | 28.57% |
| Male Employed | 7.27% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,583 | $66,557 |
| Households | $52,917 | $66,219 |
| Married Families | $64,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $18,346 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.7%
Male Marriage Rate
38.5%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1
Number of Veterans
1
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 1 | 0.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
100%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.1%
Labor Force Participation
28.2%
Employment Rate
33.1%
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
89.95%
Born in Selawik
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Selawik residents were born in the United States, with 89.95% 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 Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 655 | -18 | -2.67% |
| 2028 | 673 | -17 | -2.46% |
| 2027 | 690 | -17 | -2.4% |
| 2026 | 707 | -18 | -2.48% |
| 2025 | 725 | -17 | -2.29% |
| 2024 | 742 | -18 | -2.37% |
| 2023 | 760 | -12 | -1.55% |
| 2022 | 772 | -15 | -1.91% |
| 2021 | 787 | -25 | -3.08% |
| 2020 | 812 | -34 | -4.02% |
| 2019 | 846 | -4 | -0.47% |
| 2018 | 850 | -11 | -1.28% |
| 2017 | 861 | 11 | 1.29% |
| 2016 | 850 | -10 | -1.16% |
| 2015 | 860 | 4 | 0.47% |
| 2014 | 856 | 6 | 0.71% |
| 2013 | 850 | 2 | 0.24% |
| 2012 | 848 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 849 | 16 | 1.92% |
| 2010 | 833 | 0 | 0% |