Population 470 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Seldovia
Household size in Seldovia
| Period | Seldovia | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.79 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.88 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 2.91 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 2.72 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Seldovia average 2.68 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65).
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 Seldovia
| Period | Seldovia | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.8 | 35.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.4 | 35.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.9 | 35.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.7 | 37.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +12.9 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Seldovia skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.8, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Seldovia
| Period | Seldovia | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.7% of households in Seldovia, well below the national share of 11.6%.
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 Seldovia
Renters in Seldovia
| Period | Seldovia | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.4% | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.1% | 36.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.9% | 35.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 33.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −15.1 pts | −2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 12.3% of households in Seldovia rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 71.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Seldovia
| Period | Seldovia | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.2% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 64.1% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 64.2% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 58.7% | 15.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.5 pts | +1.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 58.7% of the housing in Seldovia, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
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 Seldovia
| Period | Seldovia | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Seldovia are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. That is in line with the rest of Alaska.
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 Seldovia
| Period | Seldovia | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $395 | $1,067 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $432 | $1,192 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $658 | $1,322 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $575 | $1,518 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$180 | +$451 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Seldovia costs $575 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 14.2% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Seldovia
Bachelor's degrees in Seldovia
| Period | Seldovia | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 26.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.6% | 29.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.2% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +20.5 pts | +4.9 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Seldovia as nationally: 35.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in Alaska as a whole (31.1%).
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 Seldovia
| Period | Seldovia | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.9% | 90.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.1% | 91.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.4% | 92.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.4% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Seldovia: 97.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
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 Seldovia
| Period | Seldovia | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 6.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Seldovia runs below the national rate: 4.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. 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).
Seldovia compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seldovia | 2.68 | 48.7 | 6.7% | 12.3% | 58.7% | 1986 | $575 | 35.2% | 97.4% | 4.4% |
| Port Graham | 2.68 | 48.7 | 6.7% | 12.3% | 58.7% | 1986 | $575 | 35.2% | 97.4% | 4.4% |
| Nanwalek | 2.68 | 48.7 | 6.7% | 12.3% | 58.7% | 1986 | $575 | 35.2% | 97.4% | 4.4% |
| Homer | 2.36 | 41.1 | 8.4% | 27.0% | 21.4% | 1992 | $1,203 | 39.2% | 94.5% | 6.8% |
| Diamond Ridge | 2.55 | 40.9 | 6.8% | 13.6% | 24.1% | 1995 | $1,235 | 41.2% | 94.5% | 3.8% |
| Kachemak | 2.53 | 41.4 | 7.6% | 14.4% | 24.6% | 1995 | $1,168 | 39.0% | 92.7% | 5.0% |
| Halibut Cove | 2.68 | 48.7 | 6.7% | 12.3% | 58.7% | 1986 | $575 | 35.2% | 97.4% | 4.4% |
| Anchor Point | 2.18 | 49.7 | 4.9% | 18.5% | 27.7% | 1992 | $1,107 | 21.2% | 88.7% | 9.1% |
| Happy Valley | 2.14 | 57.0 | 6.7% | 13.4% | 47.2% | 1994 | $900 | 25.7% | 90.8% | 5.6% |
| Ninilchik | 2.14 | 57.0 | 6.7% | 13.4% | 47.2% | 1994 | $900 | 25.7% | 90.8% | 5.6% |
| Cohoe | 2.26 | 51.6 | 3.8% | 16.6% | 32.4% | 1995 | $1,444 | 27.4% | 95.3% | 11.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 Seldovia. 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.
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