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Shishmaref (AK) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Shishmaref, Alaska

StateAlaska
Land Area (mi²)2.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)247.1/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.17% (1)
Growth Since 202015.83% (79)
Rank in State108th
Rank in Country18258th

The population of Shishmaref, AK in 2022 is estimated to be 578. This is an increase of 0.17% (1 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Shishmaref by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Shishmaref by Age

Shishmaref Population Pyramid 2022
Shishmaref Median Age
31.6
Total
29.8
Male
33.5
Female
Shishmaref Sex Ratio
57.31%
286
Male
42.69%
213
Female
Shishmaref Age Dependency Ratio
24
Old Age Dependency Ratio
69.4
Child Dependency Ratio
Shishmaref Adults
320
Adults
(62 of whom are seniors) in Shishmaref.

Population of Shishmaref by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Shishmaref

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 32.67%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 32.17%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 33.33%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Shishmaref

While the overall poverty rate of Shishmaref is 32.67%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (33.33%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (32.17%).

Poverty Rate of Shishmaref by Employment Status and Sex

14.47%
Female Employed
100%
Female Unemployed
11.11%
Male Employed
48.39%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Shishmaref by Education

45.83%
Less Than 9th Grade
30.94%
High School
15.28%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Shishmaref

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Shishmaref

The most common language spoken in Shishmaref is English, with 68.65% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 29.8% of people speak Other Languages, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Shishmaref by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Shishmaref, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Shishmaref by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree165.52%
Bachelors Degree155.17%
Associates Degree62.07%
Some College6622.76%
High School Graduate13947.93%
9th to 12th Grade3512.07%
Less Than 9th Grade134.48%

Earnings Statistics of Shishmaref by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$20,536

Average Earnings

$16,563

Average Male

$21,406

Average Female

Employment of Shishmaref by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Shishmaref by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
52%
Labor Force Participation
39%
Employment Rate
24.9%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Shishmaref by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Shishmaref

Marriage Rates

  • 27.5%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 20.5%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 36.7%

    Female Marriage Rate

Shishmaref Marriage

In Shishmaref, 20.5% of males have never been married, a lower rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age Over 65, while males are more likely to be married at age Over 65.

Households and Families of Shishmaref

Shishmaref Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Shishmaref Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
68.8%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Shishmaref by Type

3.9
Average Family Size
3.62
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets