Neighborhood report

Selawik, AK

Founded 1977Northwest Arctic BoroughElev. 0 m

Population

403

Median home

$72,500

Disaster risk

Relatively Low

Public schools

Sex offenders

Overview

About Selawik

Selawik is home to roughly 403 residents. Selawik was founded in 1977 and sits in Northwest Arctic Borough. The median age is 19.4 and the median household income is $50,833. Homes carry a median value of $72,500, and about 54% of residents own where they live. Around 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 6 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population

403

Median age

19.4

Median household income

$50,833

Per-capita income

$13,528

Poverty rate

44.1%

High-school grad or higher

66.3%

Bachelor's degree or higher

Unemployment

34.7%

Avg. commute

6.3 min

Work from home

9.4%

Residents by race & ethnicity

White3.7%

Black0.5%

Workforce by occupation

Management, business, science & arts35.1%

Service24.7%

Sales & office20.8%

Production, transportation & material moving11.7%

Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value

$72,500

Median gross rent

$488/mo

Owner-occupied

54.2%

Median year built

1987

Households

Avg. household size

4.2

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Selawik has 1 public school.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school

Reading25%

Math25%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Davis-Ramoth SchoolOtherGrades -1–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Selawik vs Alaska and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Selawik.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low

Top hazards · Northwest Arctic County

Cold waveRelatively High

Winter weatherRelatively Moderate

EarthquakeRelatively Low

LandslideRelatively Low

WildfireRelatively Low

AvalancheVery Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Selawik is in Northwest Arctic County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Selawik was founded in 1977 and sits in Northwest Arctic Borough. Elevation ~0 m.

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Selawik, AK

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Nearby cities

Noorvik (33 mi)Kotzebue (71 mi)Unalakleet (188 mi)Nome (211 mi)Point Hope (214 mi)Kotlik (267 mi)

Common questions

Selawik — frequently asked

What is the population of Selawik, Alaska?

Selawik has a population of about 403, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).

What is the average home value in Selawik?

The median home value in Selawik is $72,500, and the median gross rent is $488/month (U.S. Census ACS).

What natural-disaster risks does Selawik face?

FEMA's National Risk Index rates Northwest Arctic County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, winter weather, earthquake.

How many schools are in Selawik?

Selawik has 1 public schools (). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.

How many registered sex offenders are in Selawik?

Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Selawik. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.

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