Shishmaref, AK

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2019 Population

498

5.14% 1-year decline

US Senator

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Party

US Senator

Dan Sullivan

Republican Party

US Representative

Don Young

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

27.3

1.44% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

40%

3.33% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$38,125

1.32% 1-year decline

2019 Median Property Value

$78,300

1.03% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

122

8.27% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Shishmaref, AK had a population of 498 people with a median age of 27.3 and a median household income of $38,125. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Shishmaref, AK declined from 525 to 498, a −5.14% decrease and its median household income declined from $38,636 to $38,125, a −1.32% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Shishmaref, AK are American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (90.6%), White (Non-Hispanic) (6.22%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.21%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (0.602%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.402%). 0% of the households in Shishmaref, AK speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

100% of the residents in Shishmaref, AK are U.S. citizens.

In 2019, the median property value in Shishmaref, AK was $78,300, and the homeownership rate was 66.2%. Most people in Shishmaref, AK walked to work, and the average commute time was 4.34 minutes. The average car ownership in Shishmaref, AK was 0 cars per household.

United States Alaska Nome Census Area, AK Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK

Diversity

Shishmaref, AK is home to a population of 498 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2019, 0% of Shishmaref, AK residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

In 2019, there were 14.5 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (451 people) in Shishmaref, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31 White (Non-Hispanic) and 11 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Shishmaref, AK

American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
451 ± 54
White (Non-Hispanic)
31 ± 17
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
11 ± 14.2

0.602%

Hispanic Population

3 people

0.602% of the people in Shishmaref, AK are hispanic (3 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Shishmaref, AK as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Alaska.

Most Common Origin

Philippines
18,810 ± 3,324 people
Mexico
4,189 ± 1,585 people
Korea
3,268 ± 1,400 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alaska was Philippines, the natal country of 18,810 Alaska residents, followed by Mexico with 4,189 and Korea with 3,268.

Citizenship

100%

2019 Citizenship

100%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 100% of Shishmaref, AK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Shishmaref, AK was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Shishmaref, AK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
6 ± 14
Gulf War (1990s)
4 ± 11
Gulf War (2001-)
2 ± 13

Shishmaref, AK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.5 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Alaska. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Alaska, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alaska.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alaska (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alaska.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Alaska. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Alaska across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Males in Alaska have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,966. The income inequality in Alaska (measured using the Gini index) is 0.44, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Shishmaref, AK employs 122 people. The largest industries in Shishmaref, AK are Educational Services (48 people), Public Administration (28 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (14 people), and the highest paying industries are Educational Services ($48,750), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,750), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($30,000).

Wages

Median Household Income

$38,125

2019 value

± $5,032

−1.32%

1 Year Growth

± 15.7%

Households in Shishmaref, AK have a median annual income of $38,125, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $38,636 in 2018, which represents a −1.32% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Shishmaref, AK compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Alaska.

$70,324

Average Male Salary in Alaska

± $3,702

$54,966

Average Female Salary in Alaska

± $3,098

In 2019, full-time male employees in Alaska made 1.28 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Alaska by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Alaska.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Alaska

White
$62,461 ± $2,986
American Indian
$56,790 ± $19,372
American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$47,318 ± $20,596

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Alaska workers was White. These workers were paid 1.1 times more than American Indian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Alaska.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Alaska by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Shishmaref, AK is from Alaska.

0.44

2019 Wage GINI in Alaska

0.441

2018 Wage GINI in Alaska

In 2019, the income inequality in Alaska was 0.44 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.271% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Alaska was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Shishmaref, AK colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 45 - 54

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

40% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Shishmaref, AK (198 out of 495 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 6 - 11.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Native American
187 ± 33
Two Or More
10 ± 41
White
1 ± 45

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

122

2019 Value

± 52

−8.27%

1 Year decline

± 62.7%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Shishmaref, AK declined at a rate of −8.27%, from 133 employees to 122 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Shishmaref, AK, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (35 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (14 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (13 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Shishmaref, AK.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Shishmaref, AK, by number of employees, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (35 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (14 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (13 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Shishmaref, AK has an unusually high number of residents working as Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (4.73 times higher than expected), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (3 times), and Personal Care & Service Occupations (2.03 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Shishmaref, AK, by median earnings, are Management, Business, & Financial Occupations ($77,500), Management Occupations ($68,750), and Education Information, & Library Occupations ($56,875).

Industries

Employment by Industries

122

2019 Value

± 52

−8.27%

1 Year decline

± 62.7%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Shishmaref, AK declined at a rate of −8.27%, from 133 employees to 122 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Shishmaref, AK, are Educational Services (48 people), Public Administration (28 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (14 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Shishmaref, AK, though some of these residents may live in Shishmaref, AK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Shishmaref, AK, by number of employees, are Educational Services (48 people), Public Administration (28 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (14 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Shishmaref, AK has an unusually high number of Public Administration (4.97 times higher than expected), Educational Services (4.24 times), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (1.35 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Shishmaref, AK, by median earnings, are Educational Services ($48,750), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,750), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($30,000).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alaska to other states, or from other states to Alaska.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Alaska product (by dollars) was Crude petroleum with $10.1B, followed by Electronics ($7.84B) and Meat/seafood ($4.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alaska products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Alaska.

$41.8B

2020 Value in Alaska

$68.3B

Projected 2050 Value in Alaska

63.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alaska trade was $41.8B. This is expected to increase 63.4% to $68.3B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alaska trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alaska to other states, or from other states to Alaska.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$10.4B
Washington
$3.24B
Texas
$1.15B

In 2020, the top outbound Alaska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $10.4B, followed by Washington with $3.24B and Texas and $1.15B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alaska shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alaska went to Donald J. Trump with 52.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.47%). The most partisan county was Anchorage Municipality, AK with 65.1% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

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.

Shishmaref, AK is currently represented by Don Young in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Shishmaref, AK. Showing the available data for Alaska.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.47%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alaska went to Donald J. Trump with 52.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.47%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alaska for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Alaska.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Alaska

52.8% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Alaska

Anchorage Municipality, AK
65.1% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Aleutians East Borough, AK
60.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Aleutians West Census Area, AK
52.6% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Alaska was Anchorage Municipality, AK with 65.1% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Alaska colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Alaska

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Lisa Murkowski

Senator from Alaska

Assumed office on December 20, 2002
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of her father Frank Murkowski, who was elected List of Governors of Alaska|Governor of Alaska.

Dan Sullivan

Senator from Alaska

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.

US Representatives from Shishmaref, AK

Don Young

Alaska at-large Representative

Republican Party

Shishmaref, AK is currently represented by Don Young (Republican Party).

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Shishmaref, AK was $78,300 in 2019, which is 0.326 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $77,500 to $78,300, a 1.03% increase. The homeownership rate in Shishmaref, AK is 66.2%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Shishmaref, AK have an average commute time of 4.34 minutes, and they walked to work. Car ownership in Shishmaref, AK is lower than the national average, with an average of 0 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$78,300

2019 Median

± $16,330

$77,500

2018 Median

± $6,493

In 2019, the median property value in Shishmaref, AK grew to to $78,300 from the previous year's value of $77,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Shishmaref, AK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Shishmaref, AK the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$38,125

Median Household Income

± $5,032

136

Number of Households

± 28

In 2019, the median household income of the 136 households in Shishmaref, AK declined from $38,125 from the previous year's value of $38,636.

The following chart displays the households in Shishmaref, 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 < $10k range.

Property Taxes

None

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Shishmaref, AK distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Shishmaref, AK the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

Rent vs Own

66.2%

2019 Homeownership

68.1%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 66.2% of the housing units in Shishmaref, AK were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Shishmaref, AK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

4.34 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Shishmaref, AK have a shorter commute time (4.34 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Shishmaref, AK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Walked (50.4%)
Other (44.6%)
Worked At Home (4.96%)

In 2019, 50.4% of workers in Shishmaref, AK walked to work, followed by those who used some unspecified means to get work (44.6%) and those who worked at home (4.96%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

0 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Shishmaref, AK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Shishmaref, AK have 0 cars, followed by false.

Health

78.5% of the population of Shishmaref, AK has health coverage, with 20.5% on employee plans, 47.4% on Medicaid, 6.83% on Medicare, 3.61% on non-group plans, and 0.201% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Alaska was $11,064 in 2014. This is a 6.1% increase from the previous year ($10,428).

Primary care physicians in Nome Census Area, AK see 1001 patients per year on average, which represents a 9.17% decrease from the previous year (1102 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1000 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 110 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Wrangell City and Borough has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.7%). Additionally, Aleutians East Borough has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (51.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Nome Census Area, AK.

1,001 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Nome Census Area, AK

Primary care physicians in Nome Census Area, AK see an average of 1,001 patients per year. This represents a 9.17% decrease from the previous year (1,102 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Nome Census Area, AK in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alaska.

$11,064

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Alaska

$5,958

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,001

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,288

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Alaska (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 6.1%, from $10,428 to $11,064.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

21.5%

Uninsured

20.5%

Employer Coverage

47.4%

Medicaid

6.83%

Medicare

3.61%

Non-Group

0.201%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Shishmaref, AK declined by 12.6% from 24.6% to 21.5%.

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

Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

Wrangell City and Borough
18.7% prevalence
Bristol Bay Borough
17.6% prevalence
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
15.1% prevalence

Wrangell City and Borough has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Alaska, at 18.7%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Alaska by county over multiple years.

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