Seward, AK

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    2,794
    US Senator
    Lisa Murkowski
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Dan Sullivan
    Republican Party
    US Representative
    Nick Begich III
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    37.7
    11.5% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    9.29%
    12.8% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $85,481
    20.4% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $338,100
    16.5% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1,063
    5.77% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Seward, AK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97.8% of the residents in Seward, AK are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Seward, AK are Alaska Vocational Technical Center (139 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Seward, AK was $338,100, and the homeownership rate was 68.5%.

    Most people in Seward, AK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 12.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Seward, AK was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Seward, AK is home to a population of 2.79k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.73% of Seward, AK residents were born outside of the country (188 people).

    In 2024, there were 10.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.34k people) in Seward, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 224 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 75 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.1%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.8% of Seward, AK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Seward, AK was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Seward, AK
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      2.34k ± 104
    2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      224 ± 60
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      75 ± 37
    2%
    Hispanic Population
    56 people

    In 2024, there were 10.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.34k people) in Seward, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 224 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 75 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2% of the people in Seward, AK are hispanic (56 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Seward, AK as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Alaska.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Philippines
      20,816 ± 3,492 people
    2. Korea
      3,557 ± 1,461 people
    3. Mexico
      3,217 ± 1,389 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alaska was Philippines, the natal country of 20,816 Alaska residents, followed by Korea with 3,557 and Mexico with 3,217.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    6.73%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    188 people
    9.18%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    251 people

    As of 2024, 6.73% of Seward, AK residents (188 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Seward, AK was 9.18%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      48 ± 48
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      30 ± 42
    3. World War II
      6 ± 12

    Seward, AK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.6 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Seward, AK.

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    Health

    91% of the population of Seward, AK has health coverage, with 57.9% on employee plans, 17.1% on Medicaid, 10.7% on Medicare, 5.32% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Alaska see 1,033 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,033 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 954 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 131 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.6% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 35.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    9.02%
    Uninsured
    57.9%
    Employer Coverage
    17.1%
    Medicaid
    10.7%
    Medicare
    5.32%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Seward, AK declined by 37.7% from 14.5% to 9.02%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Seward, AK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Seward, AK employs 1.06k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Seward, AK were Public Administration (201 people), Accommodation & Food Services (164 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (141 people), and the highest paying industries were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($250,001), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($111,894), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($111,591).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.06k
    2024 Value
    ± 307
    5.77%
    1 Year growth
    ± 38.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Seward, AK grew at a rate of 5.77%, from 1.01k employees to 1.06k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Seward, AK, are Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (122 people), Management Occupations (113 people), and Community & Social Service Occupations (95 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Seward, AK.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.06k
    2024 Value
    ± 307
    5.77%
    1 Year growth
    ± 38.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Seward, AK grew at a rate of 5.77%, from 1.01k employees to 1.06k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Seward, AK, are Public Administration (201 people), Accommodation & Food Services (164 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (141 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Seward, AK, though some of these residents may live in Seward, AK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $61,190
    Median earning men ± $44,311
    $57,523
    Median earning women ± $16,634

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($111,894), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($91,801), and Public Administration ($89,792).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($87,879), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($51,875), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($11,402).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    3.6%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 317k people employed in Alaska. This represents a 3.6% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.7%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alaska.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alaska went to Donald J. Trump with 54.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41.4%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.68%).

    Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan are the senators currently representing the state of Alaska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Seward, AK is currently represented by Nick Begich III in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Seward, AK. Showing the available data for Alaska.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (54.5%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (41.4%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.68%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alaska went to Donald J. Trump with 54.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41.4%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.68%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alaska for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Alaska

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    Lisa Murkowski
    Senator from Alaska3
    Assumed office on December 20, 2002
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of her father Frank Murkowski, who was elected Governor of Alaska.
    Dan Sullivan
    Senator from Alaska2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015

    Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan are the senators currently representing Alaska.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Alaska over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    US Representative Elections

    US Representatives from Seward, AK

    Nick Begich III
    District at-large Representative
    Republican Party

    Seward, AK is currently represented by Nick Begich III (Republican Party).

    Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Seward, AK have changed over time starting in 2008.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Seward, AK awarded 139 degrees. The student population of Seward, AK in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 222 male students and 47 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Seward, AK are White (68 and 48.9%), American Indian or Alaska Native (37 and 26.6%), Two or More Races (15 and 10.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (8 and 5.76%).

    The largest universities in Seward, AK by number of degrees awarded are Alaska Vocational Technical Center (139 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Seward, AK are Welding Technology (29 and 20.9%), Diesel Mechanics Technology (28 and 20.1%), and HVAC Maintenance (17 and 12.2%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 269 students enrolled in Seward, AK, 82.5% men and 17.5% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 107 records, of which 14% were women and 86% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Welding Technology
      29 degrees awarded
    2. Diesel Mechanics Technology
      28 degrees awarded
    3. Industrial Electronics Technology
      14 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Seward, AK was Welding Technology with 29 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Seward, AK according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Alaska Vocational Technical Center
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    139 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Alaska Vocational Technical Center with 139 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 108 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Seward, AK, which is 3.48 times more than the 31 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 68 degrees mean that there were 1.84 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 37 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Seward, AK was $338,100 in 2024, which is 1.02 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $290,300 to $338,100, a 16.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Seward, AK is 68.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Seward, AK have an average commute time of 12.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Seward, AK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $338,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$29,761
    $634
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$192

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Seward, AK the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Seward, AK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    68.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    73.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 68.5% of the housing units in Seward, AK were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.6%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Seward, AK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $85,481
    Median Household Income
    ± $29,246
    925
    Number of Households
    ± 265

    In 2024, the median household income of the 925 households in Seward, AK grew to $85,481 from the previous year's value of $71,016.

    The following chart displays the households in Seward, AK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $150k - $200k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Seward, AK is from Alaska.
    0.437
    2024 Wage GINI in Alaska
    0.432
    2023 Wage GINI in Alaska

    In 2024, the income inequality in Alaska was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.31% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alaska was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alaska in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Alaska across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (57.8%)
    2. Walked (19%)
    3. Worked At Home (7.63%)

    In 2024, 57.8% of workers in Seward, AK drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (19%) and those who worked at home (7.63%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    12.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Seward, AK have a shorter commute time (12.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.22% of the workforce in Seward, AK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Seward, AK compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Seward, AK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Seward, AK have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    9.29% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Seward, AK (200 out of 2.15k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 65 - 74.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Seward, AK is White, followed by Native American and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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