Shungnak is a city located in Northwest Arctic Borough Alaska. Shungnak has a 2024 population of 247. Shungnak is currently declining at a rate of -2.76% annually and its population has decreased by -9.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 273 in 2020.
The average household income in Shungnak is $97,478 with a poverty rate of 32.77%. The median age in Shungnak is 27.1 years: 27.3 years for males, and 25.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shungnak was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 244 | 100% |
| White | 0 | 0% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 46 | 5.3 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
| Married | 19 | 7.21 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 10 | 5.4 | 90 | 10 |
| Non Family | 10 | 0 | 60 | 40 |
| Male | 7 | 6.14 | 100 | 0 |
5.58
Average Family Size
5.3
Average Household Size
89.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8 | 6.15% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3 | 2.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 76 | 58.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 1.54% |
| Some College | 41 | 31.54% |
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 | 130 | 120 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 92.31%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 2.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $23,750 | $28,125 | $21,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,625 | $31,667 | $26,875 |
| Some College | $42,083 | $40,417 | $72,500 |
$30,625
Average Earnings
$31,667
Average Male
$26,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
54.21% of Shungnak residents speak only English, while 45.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 45.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 235 | 77 | 32.77% |
32.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.21%
Male Poverty Rate
40.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shungnak is Native, with 32.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shungnak is Native, with 32.77% 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 31.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 30.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30% |
| Some College | 24.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40% |
| Female Employed | 26.32% |
| Male Employed | 12.2% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,250 | $100,950 |
| Households | $68,750 | $97,478 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $33,320 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
22.2%
Male Marriage Rate
24.4%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2
Number of Veterans
2
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 2 | 1.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.6%
Labor Force Participation
51.3%
Employment Rate
21.8%
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
100%
Born in Shungnak
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Shungnak residents were born in the United States, with 100% 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 | 215 | -7 | -3.15% |
| 2028 | 222 | -6 | -2.63% |
| 2027 | 228 | -6 | -2.56% |
| 2026 | 234 | -7 | -2.9% |
| 2025 | 241 | -6 | -2.43% |
| 2024 | 247 | -7 | -2.76% |
| 2023 | 254 | -4 | -1.55% |
| 2022 | 258 | -6 | -2.27% |
| 2021 | 264 | -9 | -3.3% |
| 2020 | 273 | 7 | 2.63% |
| 2019 | 266 | -2 | -0.75% |
| 2018 | 268 | -4 | -1.47% |
| 2017 | 272 | 2 | 0.74% |
| 2016 | 270 | -3 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 273 | 2 | 0.74% |
| 2014 | 271 | 2 | 0.74% |
| 2013 | 269 | 1 | 0.37% |
| 2012 | 268 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 268 | 5 | 1.9% |
| 2010 | 263 | 0 | 0% |