Shishmaref is a city located in Nome Census Area Alaska. Shishmaref has a 2024 population of 549. Shishmaref is currently declining at a rate of -1.08% annually and its population has decreased by -4.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 573 in 2020.
The average household income in Shishmaref is $75,214 with a poverty rate of 23.16%. The median age in Shishmaref is 33.7 years: 35.4 years for males, and 32.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shishmaref was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 438 | 94.81% |
| White | 17 | 3.68% |
| Asian | 7 | 1.52% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 122 | 3.79 | 67.2 | 32.8 |
| Married | 47 | 5.19 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Male | 29 | 4.52 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Non Family | 25 | 1.16 | 20 | 80 |
| Female | 21 | 2.76 | 100 | 0 |
4.36
Average Family Size
3.79
Average Household Size
67.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 33 | 11.7% |
| Associates Degree | 1 | 0.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11 | 3.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 22 | 7.8% |
| High School Graduate | 169 | 59.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 1.42% |
| Some College | 42 | 14.89% |
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 | 261 | 224 | 12 |
| White | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 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 | $61,250 | $0 | $61,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,750 | $0 | $92,813 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $25,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,500 | $26,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,923 | $0 | $35,313 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$26,923
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$35,313
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.82% of Shishmaref residents speak only English, while 29.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 26.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 438 | 107 | 24.43% |
23.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.71%
Male Poverty Rate
25.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shishmaref is Native, with 24.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shishmaref is Native, with 24.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.43% |
| Some College | 27.91% |
| High School | 17.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 17.14% |
| Female Employed | 11.86% |
| Male Employed | 5.08% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,375 | $71,003 |
| Households | $62,083 | $75,214 |
| Married Families | $79,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $95,938 | $77,584 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
24.3%
Male Marriage Rate
38.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
14
Number of Veterans
8
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7 | 41.18% |
| Native American | 7 | 2.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.9%
Labor Force Participation
37.7%
Employment Rate
22.9%
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
94.16%
Born in Shishmaref
98.48%
Native Born
1.52%
Foreign Born
1.52%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.48% of Shishmaref residents were born in the United States, with 94.16% having been born in Alaska. 1.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 519 | -6 | -1.14% |
| 2028 | 525 | -6 | -1.13% |
| 2027 | 531 | -6 | -1.12% |
| 2026 | 537 | -6 | -1.1% |
| 2025 | 543 | -6 | -1.09% |
| 2024 | 549 | -6 | -1.08% |
| 2023 | 555 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2022 | 556 | -7 | -1.24% |
| 2021 | 563 | -10 | -1.75% |
| 2020 | 573 | -42 | -6.83% |
| 2019 | 615 | -2 | -0.32% |
| 2018 | 617 | -2 | -0.32% |
| 2017 | 619 | 4 | 0.65% |
| 2016 | 615 | 9 | 1.49% |
| 2015 | 606 | 30 | 5.21% |
| 2014 | 576 | -3 | -0.52% |
| 2013 | 579 | -5 | -0.86% |
| 2012 | 584 | 2 | 0.34% |
| 2011 | 582 | 16 | 2.83% |
| 2010 | 566 | 0 | 0% |