Savoonga, AK

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Savoonga Overview

823
TOTAL POPULATION
462
MALE POPULATION
361
FEMALE POPULATION
127.98
MALES / 100 FEMALES
78.14
FEMALES / 100 MALES
24.8
MEDIAN AGE
5.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
4.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$17,931
PER CAPITA INCOME
$52,981
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$53,125
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
$11,738
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
286
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
50.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
31.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Savoonga Zip Codes

Savoonga Area Codes

Race in Savoonga

The most populous races in Savoonga are Native / Alaskan (782 | 95.0%), White / Caucasian (38 | 4.6%), and Black / African American (3 | 0.4%).
Race in Savoonga
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American30.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan78295.0%
White / Caucasian384.6%
Two or more Races00.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total823100.0%

Ancestry in Savoonga

The most populous ancestries reported in Savoonga are Yup'ik (765 | 92.9%), American (139 | 16.9%), Inupiat (11 | 1.3%), Aleut (6 | 0.7%), and Norwegian (5 | 0.6%), together accounting for 112.5% of all Savoonga residents.
Ancestry in Savoonga
Ancestry# Population% Population
Aleut60.7%
American13916.9%
German10.1%
Inupiat111.3%
Irish30.4%
Norwegian50.6%
Polish40.5%
Russian30.4%
Scotch-Irish40.5%
Swedish50.6%
Yup'ik76592.9%
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Immigrants in Savoonga

Immigrants in Savoonga
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Savoonga

Sex and Age in Savoonga

The most populous age groups in Savoonga are 5 to 9 Years (57 | 12.3%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (55 | 15.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Savoonga
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years35 (7.6%)31 (8.6%)
5 to 9 Years57 (12.3%)32 (8.9%)
10 to 14 Years43 (9.3%)39 (10.8%)
15 to 19 Years56 (12.1%)55 (15.2%)
20 to 24 Years33 (7.1%)35 (9.7%)
25 to 29 Years41 (8.9%)20 (5.5%)
30 to 34 Years48 (10.4%)43 (11.9%)
35 to 39 Years26 (5.6%)12 (3.3%)
40 to 44 Years22 (4.8%)8 (2.2%)
45 to 49 Years14 (3.0%)7 (1.9%)
50 to 54 Years14 (3.0%)18 (5.0%)
55 to 59 Years22 (4.8%)20 (5.5%)
60 to 64 Years17 (3.7%)5 (1.4%)
65 to 69 Years5 (1.1%)12 (3.3%)
70 to 74 Years12 (2.6%)8 (2.2%)
75 to 79 Years8 (1.7%)5 (1.4%)
80 to 84 Years9 (1.9%)3 (0.8%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)8 (2.2%)
Total462 (100.0%)361 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Savoonga

Median Family Size in Savoonga

The median family size in Savoonga is 4.99 persons per family, with married-couple families (48 | 32.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 6.27 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (63 | 42.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.76 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Savoonga
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple48 (32.7%)6.27
Single Male/Father63 (42.9%)3.76
Single Female/Mother36 (24.5%)5.42
Total Families147 (100.0%)4.99

Median Household Size in Savoonga

The median household size in Savoonga is 4.84 persons per household, with married-couple households (48 | 29.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 6.69 persons per household. non-family households (18 | 10.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.06 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Savoonga
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple48 (29.1%)6.69
Single Male/Father63 (38.2%)3.95
Single Female/Mother36 (21.8%)5.81
Non-family18 (10.9%)1.06
Total Households165 (100.0%)4.84

Household Size by Marriage Status in Savoonga

Out of a total of 165 households in Savoonga, 147 (89.1%) are family households, while 18 (10.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 7+ person households, comprising 58, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 14.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Savoonga
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-14 (8.5%)
2-Person Households22 (13.3%)4 (2.4%)
3-Person Households16 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households18 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households28 (17.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households5 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households58 (35.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total147 (89.1%)18 (10.9%)

Female Fertility in Savoonga

Fertility by Age in Savoonga

Average fertility rate in Savoonga is 38.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 91.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 57.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Savoonga
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years4 (57.1%)41.0
35 to 50 years3 (42.9%)91.0
Total7 (100.0%)38.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Savoonga

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Savoonga
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Savoonga

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Savoonga
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School3 (42.9%)48.0
High School Diploma4 (57.1%)49.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total7 (100.0%)38.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Savoonga

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Savoonga
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)

Income in Savoonga

Income Overview in Savoonga

Per Capita Income in Savoonga is $17,931, while median incomes of families and households are $52,981 and $53,125 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income823$17,931
Median Family Income147$52,981
Mean Family Income147$60,895
Median Household Income165$53,125
Mean Household Income165$65,822
Income Deficit147$11,738
Wage / Income Gap (%)8230.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)823100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index8230.48

Earnings by Sex in Savoonga

Earnings by Sex in Savoonga
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male170 (61.6%)$0
Female106 (38.4%)$13,214
Total276 (100.0%)$0

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Savoonga

The most common earnings brackets in Savoonga are $100,000+ for men (33 | 19.4%) and $2,499 or less for women (14 | 13.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Savoonga
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less16 (9.4%)14 (13.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9994 (2.4%)14 (13.2%)
$5,000 to $7,49920 (11.8%)12 (11.3%)
$7,500 to $9,9995 (2.9%)7 (6.6%)
$10,000 to $12,49910 (5.9%)4 (3.8%)
$12,500 to $14,9995 (2.9%)7 (6.6%)
$15,000 to $17,4999 (5.3%)6 (5.7%)
$17,500 to $19,9999 (5.3%)3 (2.8%)
$20,000 to $22,4995 (2.9%)5 (4.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)3 (2.8%)
$25,000 to $29,9993 (1.8%)3 (2.8%)
$30,000 to $34,9996 (3.5%)4 (3.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9994 (2.4%)2 (1.9%)
$40,000 to $44,99912 (7.1%)5 (4.7%)
$45,000 to $49,99912 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9992 (1.2%)2 (1.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9996 (3.5%)7 (6.6%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9999 (5.3%)3 (2.8%)
$100,000+33 (19.4%)5 (4.7%)
Total170 (100.0%)106 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Savoonga

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Savoonga
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$42,083$31,250
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total--

Family Income in Savoonga

Family Income Brackets in Savoonga

According to the Savoonga family income data, there are 34 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 6 families (4.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Savoonga
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001812.2%
$10,000 to $14,99964.1%
$15,000 to $24,9992114.3%
$25,000 to $34,999128.2%
$35,000 to $49,999149.5%
$50,000 to $74,9993423.1%
$75,000 to $99,9992013.6%
$100,000 to $149,99985.4%
$150,000 to $199,99964.1%
$200,000+85.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Savoonga

7+ person families (48 | 32.7%) account for the highest median family income in Savoonga with $71,667 per family, while 5-person families (31 | 21.1%) have the highest median income of $13,750 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Savoonga
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families26 (17.7%)$18,409
3-Person Families12 (8.2%)$12,500
4-Person Families21 (14.3%)$53,036
5-Person Families31 (21.1%)$68,750
6-Person Families9 (6.1%)$46,875
7+ Person Families48 (32.7%)$71,667
Total147 (100.0%)$52,981

Family Income by Number of Earners in Savoonga

Family Income by Number of Earners in Savoonga
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners31 (21.1%)$0
1 Earner50 (34.0%)$35,625
2 Earners36 (24.5%)$68,750
3+ Earners30 (20.4%)$101,667
Total147 (100.0%)$52,981

Household Income in Savoonga

Household Income Brackets in Savoonga

With 37 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Savoonga, accounting for 22.4% of all households. In contrast, only 8 households (4.9%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Savoonga
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001810.9%
$10,000 to $14,99984.8%
$15,000 to $24,9993018.2%
$25,000 to $34,99995.5%
$35,000 to $49,999127.3%
$50,000 to $74,9993722.4%
$75,000 to $99,9991911.5%
$100,000 to $149,999137.9%
$150,000 to $199,99995.5%
$200,000+106.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Savoonga

The median household income in Savoonga is $53,125, with the highest median household income of $53,958 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 59 households (35.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 4 households (2.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Savoonga
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years4 (2.4%)$0
25 to 44 Years38 (23.0%)$48,750
45 to 64 Years64 (38.8%)$0
65+ Years59 (35.8%)$53,958
Total165 (100.0%)$53,125

Poverty in Savoonga

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Savoonga

With 31.8% poverty level for males and 36.3% for females among the residents of Savoonga, 15 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4 males (66.7%) and 13 females (81.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Savoonga
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13 (37.1%)15 (48.4%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years31 (41.3%)24 (42.9%)
12 to 14 Years7 (36.8%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years4 (66.7%)13 (81.2%)
16 and 17 Years3 (12.0%)8 (50.0%)
18 to 24 Years20 (34.5%)22 (37.9%)
25 to 34 Years16 (18.0%)21 (33.3%)
35 to 44 Years21 (43.8%)3 (15.0%)
45 to 54 Years13 (46.4%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years13 (33.3%)8 (32.0%)
65 to 74 Years3 (17.6%)6 (30.0%)
75 Years and over3 (17.6%)11 (68.8%)
Total147 (31.8%)131 (36.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Savoonga

According to the poverty statistics in Savoonga, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Savoonga
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years22 (62.9%)16 (51.6%)
5 Years6 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years44 (58.7%)32 (57.1%)
12 to 14 Years12 (63.2%)10 (100.0%)
15 Years2 (33.3%)3 (18.8%)
16 and 17 Years22 (88.0%)8 (50.0%)
18 to 24 Years38 (65.5%)36 (62.1%)
25 to 34 Years73 (82.0%)42 (66.7%)
35 to 44 Years27 (56.2%)17 (85.0%)
45 to 54 Years15 (53.6%)25 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years26 (66.7%)17 (68.0%)
65 to 74 Years14 (82.4%)14 (70.0%)
75 Years and over14 (82.4%)5 (31.2%)
Total315 (68.2%)230 (63.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Savoonga

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Savoonga show that 20.8% or 10 of the total 48 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 25.0%, comprising of 6 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 16.7%, which includes 4 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Savoonga
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children18 (75.0%)6 (25.0%)
3 or 4 Children20 (83.3%)4 (16.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total38 (79.2%)10 (20.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Savoonga

According to the poverty data in Savoonga, 50.8% or 32 single-father households and 50.0% or 18 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Savoonga
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children9 (50.0%)2 (100.0%)
1 or 2 Children15 (42.9%)8 (53.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)6 (42.9%)
5 or more Children8 (100.0%)2 (40.0%)
Total32 (50.8%)18 (50.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Savoonga

The poverty data for Savoonga shows that 10 of the married-couple family households (20.8%) and 50 of the single-parent households (50.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (25.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 household (76.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Savoonga
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)11 (55.0%)
1 or 2 Children6 (25.0%)23 (46.0%)
3 or 4 Children4 (16.7%)6 (37.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)10 (76.9%)
Total10 (20.8%)50 (50.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Savoonga

Employment by Class of Employer in Savoonga

Among the 177 employed individuals in Savoonga, private company employees (82 | 46.3%), local government employees (46 | 26.0%), and state government employees (22 | 12.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Savoonga
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees8246.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)10.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)21.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations1810.2%
Local Government Employees4626.0%
State Government Employees2212.4%
Federal Government Employees63.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total177100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Savoonga

According to the labor force statistics for Savoonga, out of the total population over 16 years of age (564), 50.7% or 286 individuals are in the labor force, with 31.8% or 91 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 75.8% or 69 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 66.7% or 12 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Savoonga
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years18 (20.2%)12 (66.7%)
20 to 24 Years46 (67.6%)13 (28.3%)
25 to 29 Years45 (73.8%)21 (46.7%)
30 to 34 Years69 (75.8%)13 (18.8%)
35 to 44 Years39 (57.4%)16 (41.0%)
45 to 54 Years38 (71.7%)10 (26.3%)
55 to 59 Years18 (42.9%)5 (27.8%)
60 to 64 Years7 (31.8%)1 (14.3%)
65 to 74 Years6 (16.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total286 (50.7%)91 (31.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Savoonga

According to labor force statistics for Savoonga, 64.1% of individuals (216) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (337) are in the labor force, with 30.6% or 66 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 100.0% or 9 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 41.5% or 17 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Savoonga
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School41 (53.9%)32 (41.5%)
High School Diploma130 (64.7%)62 (30.8%)
College / Associate Degree36 (70.6%)13 (25.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total216 (64.1%)103 (30.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Savoonga

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Savoonga are Community & Social Service (23 | 11.8%), Education Instruction & Library (22 | 11.3%), Management (15 | 7.7%), Business & Financial (2 | 1.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (1 | 0.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Savoonga

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Savoonga, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (46.7%), Education Instruction & Library (13.6%), and Community & Social Service (13.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (87.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Savoonga
OccupationMaleFemale
Management7 (46.7%)8 (53.3%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 3 (13.0%)20 (87.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library3 (13.6%)19 (86.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)10 (25.0%)30 (75.0%)
Total (Overall)118 (60.5%)77 (39.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Savoonga are Healthcare Support (13 | 6.7%), Security & Protection (12 | 6.1%), Law Enforcement (12 | 6.1%), Personal Care & Service (8 | 4.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (5 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations in Savoonga

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Savoonga, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (25.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Savoonga
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Security & Protection12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service6 (75.0%)2 (25.0%)
Total (Category)21 (51.2%)20 (48.8%)
Total (Overall)118 (60.5%)77 (39.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Savoonga are Office & Administration (24 | 12.3%), and Sales & Related (22 | 11.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Savoonga

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Savoonga
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related17 (77.3%)5 (22.7%)
Office & Administration9 (37.5%)15 (62.5%)
Total (Category)26 (56.5%)20 (43.5%)
Total (Overall)118 (60.5%)77 (39.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Savoonga are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (25 | 12.8%), and Construction & Extraction (21 | 10.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Savoonga

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Savoonga
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)118 (60.5%)77 (39.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Savoonga are Material Moving (11 | 5.6%), Production (9 | 4.6%), and Transportation (2 | 1.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Savoonga

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Savoonga
OccupationMaleFemale
Production9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Material Moving6 (54.5%)5 (45.5%)
Total (Category)15 (68.2%)7 (31.8%)
Total (Overall)118 (60.5%)77 (39.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Savoonga

Employment Industries in Savoonga

The major employment industries in Savoonga include Public Administration (37 | 19.0%), Educational Services (33 | 16.9%), Utilities (28 | 14.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (27 | 13.9%), and Retail Trade (24 | 12.3%).
Employment Industries in Savoonga

Employment Industries by Sex in Savoonga

The Savoonga industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (88.9%), and Educational Services (72.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Savoonga
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade17 (70.8%)7 (29.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing8 (61.5%)5 (38.5%)
Utilities28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support2 (28.6%)5 (71.4%)
Educational Services9 (27.3%)24 (72.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance3 (11.1%)24 (88.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration27 (73.0%)10 (27.0%)
Total118 (60.5%)77 (39.5%)

Education in Savoonga

School Enrollment in Savoonga

The most common levels of schooling among the 265 students in Savoonga are high school (88 | 33.2%), elementary school (82 | 30.9%), and middle school (65 | 24.5%).
School Enrollment in Savoonga
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool93.4%
Kindergarten176.4%
Elementary School8230.9%
Middle School6524.5%
High School8833.2%
College / Undergraduate31.1%
Graduate / Professional10.4%
Total265100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Savoonga

Out of a total of 265 students who are enrolled in schools in Savoonga, 2 (0.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 263 (99.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 12 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Savoonga
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old86 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds81 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total263 (99.2%)2 (0.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Savoonga

Bio, nature & agricultural (4 | 28.6%), psychology (3 | 21.4%), literature & languages (3 | 21.4%), business (2 | 14.3%), and engineering (1 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 14 individuals in Savoonga who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Savoonga
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural428.6%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology321.4%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering17.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business214.3%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages321.4%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities17.1%
Total14100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Savoonga

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Savoonga

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Savoonga are males with no vehicle (89, accounting for 96.7%) and females with no vehicle (57, making up 148.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Savoonga
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle89 (96.7%)57 (95.0%)
1 Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 Vehicles3 (3.3%)3 (5.0%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total92 (100.0%)60 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Savoonga

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Savoonga are less than 5 minutes (75 commuters, 43.1%), 5 to 9 minutes (53 commuters, 30.5%), and 10 to 14 minutes (38 commuters, 21.8%).
Commute Time in Savoonga
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes7543.1%
5 to 9 Minutes5330.5%
10 to 14 Minutes3821.8%
15 to 19 Minutes52.9%
20 to 24 Minutes31.7%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes00.0%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Savoonga

The most common commute times in Savoonga are less than 5 minutes (46 commuters, 40.4%) for males and less than 5 minutes (29 commuters, 48.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Savoonga
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes46 (40.4%)29 (48.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes32 (28.1%)21 (35.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes36 (31.6%)2 (3.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)5 (8.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)3 (5.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Savoonga

The most frequent times of departure to work in Savoonga are 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM (41, 36.0%) for males and 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM (21, 35.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Savoonga
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM4 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM25 (21.9%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)8 (13.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM4 (3.5%)10 (16.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM8 (7.0%)6 (10.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM41 (36.0%)21 (35.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM16 (14.0%)13 (21.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM3 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM7 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM6 (5.3%)2 (3.3%)
Total114 (100.0%)60 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Savoonga

Occupancy by Ownership in Savoonga

Of the total 165 dwellings in Savoonga, owner-occupied units account for 150 (90.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 15 (9.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Savoonga
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units15090.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units159.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units165100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Savoonga

Occupancy by Household Size in Savoonga
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household148.5%
2-Person Household2615.8%
3-Person Household169.7%
4+ Person Household10966.1%
Total Housing Units165100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Savoonga

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Savoonga
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household11 (78.6%)3 (21.4%)
2-Person Household22 (84.6%)4 (15.4%)
3-Person Household12 (75.0%)4 (25.0%)
4+ Person Household105 (96.3%)4 (3.7%)
Total Housing Units150 (90.9%)15 (9.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Savoonga

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Savoonga
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School67 (94.4%)4 (5.6%)
High School Diploma51 (92.7%)4 (7.3%)
College/Associate Degree27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher5 (41.7%)7 (58.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Savoonga

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Savoonga
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years169.7%
35 to 44 Years2615.8%
45 to 54 Years3219.4%
55 to 64 Years3219.4%
65 to 74 Years2615.8%
75 to 84 Years2515.1%
85 Years and Over84.9%
Total165100.0%

Housing Finances in Savoonga

Median Income by Occupancy in Savoonga

Median Income by Occupancy in Savoonga
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied150 (90.9%)$53,250
Renter-Occupied15 (9.1%)$0
Average165 (100.0%)$53,125

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Savoonga

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Savoonga
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0009 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9995 (3.3%)4 (26.7%)
$10,000 to $14,9998 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99922 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9994 (2.7%)4 (26.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9999 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99912 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99937 (24.7%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99915 (10.0%)4 (26.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99910 (6.7%)3 (20.0%)
$150,000 or more19 (12.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total150 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Savoonga

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Savoonga
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49958 (38.7%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79970 (46.7%)4 (26.7%)
$800 to $99916 (10.7%)3 (20.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4994 (2.7%)4 (26.7%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total150 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Savoonga

Housing Structures in Savoonga

Housing Structures in Savoonga
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached15895.8%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments74.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total165100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Savoonga

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Savoonga
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached150 (94.9%)8 (5.1%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total150 (90.9%)15 (9.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Savoonga

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Savoonga
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room2 (1.3%)4 (26.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms27 (18.0%)11 (73.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms113 (75.3%)0 (0.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms5 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms3 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total150 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Savoonga

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Savoonga
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene148 (98.7%)15 (100.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels2 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total150 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Savoonga

Household Vehicle Usage in Savoonga
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle143 (95.3%)15 (100.0%)
1 Vehicle3 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles4 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total150 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Savoonga

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Savoonga

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units12228
Median Property Value$90,000$0
Median Household Income$41,250$10
Monthly Housing Costs$522$0
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Savoonga

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Savoonga
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00036 (29.5%)6 (21.4%)
$50,000 to $99,99933 (27.1%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99953 (43.4%)22 (78.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total122 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Savoonga

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Savoonga
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00014 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99929 (23.8%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9999 (7.4%)5 (17.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99912 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99930 (24.6%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99912 (9.8%)7 (25.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9997 (5.7%)3 (10.7%)
$150,000 or more9 (7.4%)3 (10.7%)
Total122 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Savoonga

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Savoonga
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x68 (55.7%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x13 (10.7%)19 (67.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x10 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more31 (25.4%)4 (14.3%)
Total122 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Savoonga

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Savoonga
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total122 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Savoonga

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Savoonga

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Savoonga
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years64 (83.1%)13 (16.9%)
6 to 18 Years215 (86.0%)35 (14.0%)
19 to 25 Years76 (75.2%)25 (24.7%)
26 to 34 Years104 (74.3%)36 (25.7%)
35 to 44 Years55 (80.9%)13 (19.1%)
45 to 54 Years34 (64.1%)19 (35.8%)
55 to 64 Years58 (90.6%)6 (9.4%)
65 to 74 Years37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total676 (82.1%)147 (17.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Savoonga

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Savoonga
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born64 (83.1%)13 (16.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen215 (86.0%)35 (14.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen76 (75.2%)25 (24.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Savoonga

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Savoonga
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000129 (90.2%)14 (9.8%)
$25,000 to $49,99998 (83.8%)19 (16.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999164 (83.3%)33 (16.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99990 (85.7%)15 (14.3%)
$100,000 and over170 (72.0%)66 (28.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Savoonga

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Savoonga
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 659 (76.6%)5 (6.5%)
6 to 18 Years181 (72.4%)40 (16.0%)
19 to 25 Years66 (65.3%)10 (9.9%)
25 to 34 Years66 (47.1%)38 (27.1%)
35 to 44 Years48 (70.6%)7 (10.3%)
45 to 54 Years28 (52.8%)6 (11.3%)
55 to 64 Years52 (81.2%)6 (9.4%)
65 to 74 Years36 (97.3%)5 (13.5%)
75 Years and over33 (100.0%)5 (15.1%)
Total569 (69.1%)122 (14.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Savoonga

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Savoonga
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years4 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (4.8%)4 (3.3%)
35 to 64 Years26 (22.6%)9 (12.9%)
65 to 74 Years13 (76.5%)6 (30.0%)
75 Years and over14 (82.4%)16 (100.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Savoonga

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Savoonga: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years3 (2.0%)2 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years9 (7.8%)6 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years10 (58.8%)6 (30.0%)
75 Years and over14 (82.4%)8 (50.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Savoonga: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years9 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years4 (23.5%)6 (30.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)9 (56.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Savoonga: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years4 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (11.8%)6 (30.0%)
75 Years and over3 (17.6%)4 (25.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Savoonga: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)2 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years6 (5.2%)3 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years5 (29.4%)6 (30.0%)
75 Years and over11 (64.7%)14 (87.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Savoonga: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years1 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over6 (35.3%)3 (18.8%)

Technology Access in Savoonga

Computing Device Access in Savoonga

Computing Device Access in Savoonga
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop6438.8%
Smartphone14889.7%
Tablet7947.9%
No Computing Device148.5%
Total165100.0%

Internet Access in Savoonga

Internet Access in Savoonga
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home137.9%
Cellular Data Only10261.8%
Satellite Internet1710.3%
No Internet3320.0%
Total165100.0%

Savoonga Summary

Savoonga is a small city located on the northwest coast of St. Lawrence Island in the Bering Sea, Alaska. It is the largest city on the island and is home to the Yupik Eskimo people. The city is located in the Nome Census Area and has a population of 690 as of the 2010 census.

Geography

Savoonga is located on the northwest coast of St. Lawrence Island, which is located in the Bering Sea, approximately 200 miles northwest of Nome, Alaska. The island is approximately 60 miles long and 20 miles wide and is the largest island in the Bering Sea. The city is located on the northern shore of the island and is surrounded by the Chukchi Sea to the north and the Bering Sea to the south. The city is located in a tundra climate, with cold winters and mild summers.

Economy

The economy of Savoonga is largely based on subsistence hunting and fishing. The Yupik Eskimos of the area rely heavily on the resources of the Bering Sea for their livelihood. The main sources of income for the city are fishing, hunting, and trapping. The city also has a small tourism industry, with visitors coming to the area to experience the unique culture and wildlife of the region.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Savoonga was 690, with a population density of 0.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% Native American, 2.2% White, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 2.2% from two or more races. The median age of the population was 28.7 years, with a median household income of $25,000.

History

Savoonga has been inhabited by the Yupik Eskimos for centuries. The city was first established in the late 19th century as a trading post for the Yupik people. The city was officially incorporated in 1959 and has since grown to become the largest city on St. Lawrence Island. The city is home to the Savoonga Tribal Council, which is responsible for the governance of the city.

Conclusion

Savoonga is a small city located on the northwest coast of St. Lawrence Island in the Bering Sea, Alaska. It is the largest city on the island and is home to the Yupik Eskimo people. The city is located in the Nome Census Area and has a population of 690 as of the 2010 census. The economy of Savoonga is largely based on subsistence hunting and fishing, with the Yupik Eskimos relying heavily on the resources of the Bering Sea for their livelihood. The city also has a small tourism industry, with visitors coming to the area to experience the unique culture and wildlife of the region. Savoonga has been inhabited by the Yupik Eskimos for centuries and was officially incorporated in 1959.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Savoonga?
Total Population of Savoonga is 823.
What is the Total Male Population of Savoonga?
Total Male Population of Savoonga is 462.
What is the Total Female Population of Savoonga?
Total Female Population of Savoonga is 361.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Savoonga?
There are 127.98 Males per 100 Females in Savoonga.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Savoonga?
There are 78.14 Females per 100 Males in Savoonga.
What is the Median Population Age in Savoonga?
Median Population Age in Savoonga is 24.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Savoonga
Average Family Size in Savoonga is 5.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Savoonga
Average Household Size in Savoonga is 4.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Savoonga?
Per Capita income in Savoonga is $17,931.
What is the Median Family Income in Savoonga?
Median Family Income in Savoonga is $52,981.
What is the Median Household income in Savoonga?
Median Household Income in Savoonga is $53,125.
What is Family Income Deficit in Savoonga?
Family Income Deficit in Savoonga is $11,738.
Families that are below poverty line in Savoonga earn $11,738 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Savoonga?
Inequality or Gini Index in Savoonga is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Savoonga?
There are 286 People in the Labor Forcein in Savoonga.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Savoonga?
50.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Savoonga.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Savoonga?
Unemployment Rate in Savoonga is 31.8%.