Population 7,193 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of Old Seward-Oceanview: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in Old Seward-Oceanview
Household size in Old Seward-Oceanview
| Period | Old Seward-Oceanview | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.67 | 2.79 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.86 | 2.77 | 2.88 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.70 | 2.72 | 2.91 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.70 | 2.72 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | +0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Old Seward-Oceanview run a little small, averaging 2.53 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.69, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Old Seward-Oceanview
| Period | Old Seward-Oceanview | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.3 | 35.2 | 35.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.8 | 35.4 | 35.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.7 | 36.1 | 35.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.7 | 36.8 | 37.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Old Seward-Oceanview are younger than 39.7 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in Anchorage overall, where the median age is 36.8. The median age has climbed from 36.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Old Seward-Oceanview
| Period | Old Seward-Oceanview | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 14.8% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 14.0% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 13.0% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 13.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Old Seward-Oceanview than nationally: 9.0%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 5.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Old Seward-Oceanview
Renters in Old Seward-Oceanview
| Period | Old Seward-Oceanview | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 39.1% | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.8% | 40.0% | 36.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.5% | 38.2% | 35.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.2% | 37.0% | 33.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Old Seward-Oceanview own their homes; 26.2% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. About a third of owners (33.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.2 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Old Seward-Oceanview
| Period | Old Seward-Oceanview | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.6% | 7.9% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 8.7% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 10.4% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 10.6% | 15.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.7% of homes in Old Seward-Oceanview are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. No other Anchorage neighborhood has a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Old Seward-Oceanview
| Period | Old Seward-Oceanview | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1980 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1980 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1981 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1982 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +2 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Old Seward-Oceanview are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Old Seward-Oceanview
| Period | Old Seward-Oceanview | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,247 | $1,182 | $1,067 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,269 | $1,263 | $1,192 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,682 | $1,511 | $1,322 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,462 | $1,667 | $1,518 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$215 | +$486 | +$451 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Old Seward-Oceanview costs $1,462 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $215 a month from 2006–10, a 17% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 39.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Old Seward-Oceanview
Bachelor's degrees in Old Seward-Oceanview
| Period | Old Seward-Oceanview | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.5% | 31.8% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.2% | 31.6% | 26.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.4% | 34.6% | 29.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.5% | 37.1% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +5.3 pts | +4.9 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in Old Seward-Oceanview (43.5%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.0 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Old Seward-Oceanview
| Period | Old Seward-Oceanview | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.8% | 90.8% | 90.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.3% | 91.4% | 91.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.8% | 93.1% | 92.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.6% | 93.4% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +2.6 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Old Seward-Oceanview: 96.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 0.7 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Old Seward-Oceanview has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Anchorage neighborhoods.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Old Seward-Oceanview
| Period | Old Seward-Oceanview | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 5.9% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 4.7% | 6.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −3.2 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Old Seward-Oceanview is close to the national rate: 5.2% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Old Seward-Oceanview compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Seward-Oceanview | 2.53 | 39.7 | 9.0% | 26.2% | 3.7% | 1985 | $1,462 | 43.5% | 96.6% | 5.2% |
| Huffman-O'Malley | 3.04 | 41.4 | 10.4% | 12.2% | 4.6% | 1988 | $1,903 | 53.8% | 96.9% | 2.3% |
| Bayshore-Klatt | 2.88 | 37.3 | 5.8% | 18.3% | 7.6% | 1988 | $2,268 | 42.6% | 93.8% | 2.1% |
| Abbott Loop | 2.80 | 35.6 | 13.6% | 29.3% | 7.0% | 1989 | $1,810 | 31.8% | 95.5% | 3.6% |
| Rabbit Creek | 2.99 | 41.2 | 6.5% | 2.5% | 6.3% | 1991 | $1,388 | 68.2% | 97.5% | 5.5% |
| Mid-Hillside | 2.74 | 46.2 | 7.4% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 1980 | $1,499 | 67.4% | 97.2% | 2.9% |
| Taku-Campbell | 2.62 | 35.3 | 12.1% | 40.8% | 10.7% | 1984 | $1,703 | 29.8% | 95.1% | 2.4% |
| Sand Lake | 2.80 | 36.0 | 13.9% | 29.8% | 8.5% | 1986 | $1,950 | 38.6% | 96.5% | 3.7% |
| Campbell Park | 2.66 | 30.8 | 24.0% | 39.3% | 10.1% | 1980 | $1,853 | 29.0% | 93.7% | 3.7% |
| Midtown | 1.94 | 33.6 | 16.5% | 74.3% | 17.6% | 1977 | $1,196 | 35.5% | 87.8% | 4.8% |
| Spenard | 2.29 | 35.9 | 14.4% | 63.2% | 22.3% | 1974 | $1,293 | 26.5% | 91.2% | 7.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: South Winds, Oxnard, CA · Downtown Modesto, Modesto, CA · Duclay, Jacksonville, FL · East Avenue, Rochester, NY · East Elmhurst, Queens, NY · East End, Alameda, CA · Gove Street, Boston, MA · 25th Street, Ogden, UT · Meydenbauer, Bellevue, WA · Old River Terrace, Channelview, TX
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Old Seward-Oceanview. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.