Seldovia, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 202, Seldovia's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Seldovia is a small community located in Alaska, within Kenai Peninsula Borough. The total population is 202. It ranks as the 184th most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Seldovia is 61.4 years. This is 72% higher than the state median of 35.8 years. Only 13.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 19.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Seldovia is $89,583. This is 3% lower than the state median of $92,788. It is also 11% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.4%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 64% lower than the state rate of 5.9%. The median home value is $197,200. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $352,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Seldovia is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Seldovia is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 1.5%.

Education

30.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 31.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.2%. Notably, 19.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Seldovia, Alaska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alaska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 326 Census-designated places in Alaska. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.