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 $74,253 with a poverty rate of 31.51%. The median age in Shishmaref is 30.2 years: 30.9 years for males, and 28.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shishmaref was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 534 | 94.01% |
| White | 12 | 2.11% |
| Asian | 12 | 2.11% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 1.76% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 150 | 3.79 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Married | 50 | 5.46 | 72 | 28 |
| Male | 40 | 3.65 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Female | 36 | 3.36 | 94.4 | 5.6 |
| Non Family | 24 | 1.17 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
4.05
Average Family Size
3.79
Average Household Size
72.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 39 | 12.04% |
| Associates Degree | 2 | 0.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10 | 3.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 5.86% |
| High School Graduate | 189 | 58.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 2.16% |
| Some College | 58 | 17.9% |
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 | 304 | 258 | 12 |
| White | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 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 asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,750 | $0 | $58,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $81,250 |
| High School Graduate | $19,750 | $0 | $19,583 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,167 | $18,750 | $28,125 |
| Overall | $24,196 | $19,250 | $29,375 |
| Some College | $40,938 | $0 | $43,750 |
$24,196
Average Earnings
$19,250
Average Male
$29,375
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.34% of Shishmaref residents speak only English, while 31.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 28.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 534 | 168 | 31.46% |
| Multiple | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| White | 12 | 1 | 8.33% |
31.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.82%
Male Poverty Rate
32.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shishmaref is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shishmaref is White, with 8.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52.17% |
| High School | 25.4% |
| Some College | 21.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 38.78% |
| Female Employed | 15.38% |
| Male Employed | 9.84% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,722 | $61,883 |
| Households | $56,875 | $74,253 |
| Married Families | $77,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $66,308 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
23.7%
Male Marriage Rate
32.1%
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
16
Number of Veterans
11
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 11 | 3.3% |
| White | 5 | 41.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
31.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.3%
Labor Force Participation
37.5%
Employment Rate
28.4%
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
95.25%
Born in Shishmaref
97.89%
Native Born
2.11%
Foreign Born
2.11%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.89% of Shishmaref residents were born in the United States, with 95.25% having been born in Alaska. 2.11% 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% |