Scammon Bay, AK

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Scammon Bay Overview

506
TOTAL POPULATION
281
MALE POPULATION
225
FEMALE POPULATION
124.89
MALES / 100 FEMALES
80.07
FEMALES / 100 MALES
21.2
MEDIAN AGE
4.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
4.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$10,118
PER CAPITA INCOME
$40,250
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$36,250
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
51.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
48.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
165
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
26.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Scammon Bay Zip Codes

Scammon Bay Area Codes

Race in Scammon Bay

The most populous races in Scammon Bay are Native / Alaskan (496 | 98.0%), Hispanic or Latino (9 | 1.8%), and Two or more Races (9 | 1.8%).
Race in Scammon Bay
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino91.8%
Native / Alaskan49698.0%
White / Caucasian10.2%
Two or more Races91.8%
Some other Race00.0%
Total506100.0%

Ancestry in Scammon Bay

The most populous ancestries reported in Scammon Bay are Yup'ik (487 | 96.3%), Mexican (9 | 1.8%), Inupiat (5 | 1.0%), and Alaskan Athabascan (4 | 0.8%), together accounting for 99.8% of all Scammon Bay residents.
Ancestry in Scammon Bay
Ancestry# Population% Population
Alaskan Athabascan40.8%
Inupiat51.0%
Mexican91.8%
Yup'ik48796.3%
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Immigrants in Scammon Bay

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Scammon Bay came from Central America (9 | 1.8%), Latin America (9 | 1.8%), and Mexico (9 | 1.8%), together accounting for 5.3% of all Scammon Bay residents.
Immigrants in Scammon Bay
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America91.8%
Latin America91.8%
Mexico91.8%
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Sex and Age in Scammon Bay

Sex and Age in Scammon Bay

The most populous age groups in Scammon Bay are Under 5 Years (56 | 19.9%) for men and Under 5 Years (31 | 13.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Scammon Bay
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years56 (19.9%)31 (13.8%)
5 to 9 Years42 (14.9%)29 (12.9%)
10 to 14 Years25 (8.9%)27 (12.0%)
15 to 19 Years14 (5.0%)21 (9.3%)
20 to 24 Years27 (9.6%)24 (10.7%)
25 to 29 Years20 (7.1%)12 (5.3%)
30 to 34 Years24 (8.5%)20 (8.9%)
35 to 39 Years10 (3.6%)17 (7.6%)
40 to 44 Years18 (6.4%)16 (7.1%)
45 to 49 Years7 (2.5%)5 (2.2%)
50 to 54 Years4 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years4 (1.4%)7 (3.1%)
60 to 64 Years12 (4.3%)5 (2.2%)
65 to 69 Years9 (3.2%)2 (0.9%)
70 to 74 Years7 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)5 (2.2%)
80 to 84 Years2 (0.7%)4 (1.8%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total281 (100.0%)225 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Scammon Bay

Median Family Size in Scammon Bay

The median family size in Scammon Bay is 4.47 persons per family, with married-couple families (52 | 51.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5.69 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (26 | 25.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.08 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Scammon Bay
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple52 (51.0%)5.69
Single Male/Father24 (23.5%)3.33
Single Female/Mother26 (25.5%)3.08
Total Families102 (100.0%)4.47

Median Household Size in Scammon Bay

The median household size in Scammon Bay is 4.02 persons per household, with married-couple households (52 | 41.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.81 persons per household. non-family households (24 | 19.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.17 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Scammon Bay
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple52 (41.3%)5.81
Single Male/Father24 (19.1%)3.58
Single Female/Mother26 (20.6%)3.46
Non-family24 (19.1%)1.17
Total Households126 (100.0%)4.02

Household Size by Marriage Status in Scammon Bay

Out of a total of 126 households in Scammon Bay, 102 (80.9%) are family households, while 24 (19.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 7+ person households, comprising 30, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 20.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Scammon Bay
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-20 (15.9%)
2-Person Households8 (6.4%)4 (3.2%)
3-Person Households19 (15.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households25 (19.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households3 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households17 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households30 (23.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total102 (80.9%)24 (19.1%)

Female Fertility in Scammon Bay

Fertility by Age in Scammon Bay

Average fertility rate in Scammon Bay is 96.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 196.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Scammon Bay
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years11 (100.0%)196.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total11 (100.0%)96.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Scammon Bay

54.5% of women with births (11) in Scammon Bay are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 45.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 45.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Scammon Bay
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years6 (54.5%)5 (45.5%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (54.5%)5 (45.5%)

Fertility by Education in Scammon Bay

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Scammon Bay
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma11 (100.0%)186.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total11 (100.0%)96.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Scammon Bay

45.5% of women with births in Scammon Bay are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 54.5% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 45.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Scammon Bay
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma6 (54.5%)5 (45.5%)
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%)
Total6 (54.5%)5 (45.5%)

Income in Scammon Bay

Income Overview in Scammon Bay

Per Capita Income in Scammon Bay is $10,118, while median incomes of families and households are $40,250 and $36,250 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income506$10,118
Median Family Income102$40,250
Mean Family Income102$44,298
Median Household Income126$36,250
Mean Household Income126$40,523
Income Deficit102$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)50651.70%
Wage / Income Gap ($)50648.30¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5060.39

Earnings by Sex in Scammon Bay

Average Earnings in Scammon Bay are $19,688, $12,333 for men and $25,536 for women, a difference of 51.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Scammon Bay
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male88 (50.9%)$12,333
Female85 (49.1%)$25,536
Total173 (100.0%)$19,688

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Scammon Bay

The most common earnings brackets in Scammon Bay are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (19 | 21.6%) and $2,499 or less for women (18 | 21.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Scammon Bay
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less9 (10.2%)18 (21.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9994 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4995 (5.7%)8 (9.4%)
$7,500 to $9,99912 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49915 (17.1%)4 (4.7%)
$12,500 to $14,9995 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)3 (3.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)4 (4.7%)
$20,000 to $22,4997 (8.0%)4 (4.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99919 (21.6%)7 (8.2%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)14 (16.5%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9995 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9997 (8.0%)8 (9.4%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)10 (11.8%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)5 (5.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total88 (100.0%)85 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Scammon Bay

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Scammon Bay
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total--

Family Income in Scammon Bay

Family Income Brackets in Scammon Bay

According to the Scammon Bay family income data, there are 25 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Scammon Bay
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001211.8%
$10,000 to $14,99943.9%
$15,000 to $24,9991312.7%
$25,000 to $34,9992120.6%
$35,000 to $49,9991514.7%
$50,000 to $74,9992524.5%
$75,000 to $99,99922.0%
$100,000 to $149,999109.8%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Scammon Bay

7+ person families (30 | 29.4%) account for the highest median family income in Scammon Bay with $55,833 per family, while 2-person families (15 | 14.7%) have the highest median income of $15,625 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Scammon Bay
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families15 (14.7%)$31,250
3-Person Families20 (19.6%)$0
4-Person Families17 (16.7%)$52,813
5-Person Families7 (6.9%)$0
6-Person Families13 (12.8%)$0
7+ Person Families30 (29.4%)$55,833
Total102 (100.0%)$40,250

Family Income by Number of Earners in Scammon Bay

The median family income in Scammon Bay is $40,250, with families comprising 3+ earners (13) having the highest median family income of $85,625, while families with no earners (9) have the lowest median family income of $20,938, accounting for 12.8% and 8.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Scammon Bay
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners9 (8.8%)$20,938
1 Earner51 (50.0%)$32,813
2 Earners29 (28.4%)$41,375
3+ Earners13 (12.8%)$85,625
Total102 (100.0%)$40,250

Household Income in Scammon Bay

Household Income Brackets in Scammon Bay

With 29 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Scammon Bay, accounting for 23.0% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Scammon Bay
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002318.3%
$10,000 to $14,99943.2%
$15,000 to $24,9991713.5%
$25,000 to $34,9991915.1%
$35,000 to $49,9992217.5%
$50,000 to $74,9992923.0%
$75,000 to $99,99921.6%
$100,000 to $149,999107.9%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Scammon Bay

The median household income in Scammon Bay is $36,250, with the highest median household income of $42,917 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 66 households (52.4%) 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 5 households (4.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Scammon Bay
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years5 (4.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years66 (52.4%)$42,917
45 to 64 Years28 (22.2%)$24,375
65+ Years27 (21.4%)$26,528
Total126 (100.0%)$36,250

Poverty in Scammon Bay

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Scammon Bay

With 48.7% poverty level for males and 48.0% for females among the residents of Scammon Bay, 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 6 males (100.0%) and 3 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Scammon Bay
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years26 (46.4%)20 (64.5%)
5 Years6 (100.0%)8 (66.7%)
6 to 11 Years29 (61.7%)16 (45.7%)
12 to 14 Years6 (42.9%)3 (33.3%)
15 Years4 (57.1%)3 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years5 (18.5%)9 (27.3%)
25 to 34 Years28 (63.6%)23 (71.9%)
35 to 44 Years13 (46.4%)15 (45.5%)
45 to 54 Years7 (63.6%)2 (40.0%)
55 to 64 Years10 (62.5%)3 (25.0%)
65 to 74 Years3 (18.8%)2 (100.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (44.4%)
Total137 (48.7%)108 (48.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Scammon Bay

According to the poverty statistics in Scammon Bay, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 16 and 17 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 Scammon Bay
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years30 (53.6%)11 (35.5%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)4 (33.3%)
6 to 11 Years18 (38.3%)19 (54.3%)
12 to 14 Years8 (57.1%)6 (66.7%)
15 Years3 (42.9%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years7 (100.0%)9 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years22 (81.5%)24 (72.7%)
25 to 34 Years16 (36.4%)9 (28.1%)
35 to 44 Years15 (53.6%)18 (54.5%)
45 to 54 Years4 (36.4%)3 (60.0%)
55 to 64 Years6 (37.5%)9 (75.0%)
65 to 74 Years13 (81.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (100.0%)5 (55.6%)
Total144 (51.2%)117 (52.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Scammon Bay

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Scammon Bay show that 40.4% or 21 of the total 52 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 11 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Scammon Bay
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
5 or more Children11 (52.4%)10 (47.6%)
Total31 (59.6%)21 (40.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Scammon Bay

According to the poverty data in Scammon Bay, 45.8% or 11 single-father households and 34.6% or 9 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 4 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (40.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Scammon Bay
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children3 (42.9%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children4 (30.8%)9 (40.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (45.8%)9 (34.6%)

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

The poverty data for Scammon Bay shows that 21 of the married-couple family households (40.4%) and 20 of the single-parent households (40.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Scammon Bay
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)3 (42.9%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)13 (37.1%)
3 or 4 Children11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children10 (47.6%)4 (100.0%)
Total21 (40.4%)20 (40.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Scammon Bay

Employment by Class of Employer in Scammon Bay

Among the 121 employed individuals in Scammon Bay, state government employees (30 | 24.8%), local government employees (29 | 24.0%), and private company employees (22 | 18.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Scammon Bay
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2218.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)75.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations1310.7%
Local Government Employees2924.0%
State Government Employees3024.8%
Federal Government Employees2016.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total121100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Scammon Bay

According to the labor force statistics for Scammon Bay, out of the total population over 16 years of age (286), 57.7% or 165 individuals are in the labor force, with 26.7% or 44 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 81.3% or 13 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 76.9% or 10 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Scammon Bay
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years12 (48.0%)6 (50.0%)
20 to 24 Years35 (68.6%)10 (28.6%)
25 to 29 Years16 (50.0%)9 (56.3%)
30 to 34 Years31 (70.5%)2 (6.5%)
35 to 44 Years35 (57.4%)7 (20.0%)
45 to 54 Years13 (81.3%)10 (76.9%)
55 to 59 Years7 (63.6%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years2 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years9 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (45.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total165 (57.7%)44 (26.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Scammon Bay

According to labor force statistics for Scammon Bay, 57.5% of individuals (104) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (181) are in the labor force, with 26.9% or 28 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 100.0% or 46 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 58.3% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Scammon Bay
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School3 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma43 (39.8%)30 (27.9%)
College / Associate Degree46 (100.0%)9 (19.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher12 (100.0%)7 (58.3%)
Total104 (57.5%)49 (26.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Scammon Bay

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Scammon Bay are Community & Social Service (18 | 14.9%), Education Instruction & Library (14 | 11.6%), Management (11 | 9.1%), and Education, Arts & Media (4 | 3.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Scammon Bay

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Scammon Bay
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2 (18.2%)9 (81.8%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
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 0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
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)2 (6.9%)27 (93.1%)
Total (Overall)57 (47.1%)64 (52.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Scammon Bay are Cleaning & Maintenance (23 | 19.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (12 | 9.9%), Healthcare Support (9 | 7.4%), and Personal Care & Service (3 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations in Scammon Bay

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Scammon Bay, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (75.0%), and Healthcare Support (55.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (44.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (25.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Scammon Bay
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support5 (55.6%)4 (44.4%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving9 (75.0%)3 (25.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total (Category)37 (78.7%)10 (21.3%)
Total (Overall)57 (47.1%)64 (52.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Scammon Bay are Office & Administration (19 | 15.7%), and Sales & Related (3 | 2.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Scammon Bay

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Scammon Bay
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Office & Administration5 (26.3%)14 (73.7%)
Total (Category)5 (22.7%)17 (77.3%)
Total (Overall)57 (47.1%)64 (52.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Scammon Bay are , and Construction & Extraction (8 | 6.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Scammon Bay

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Scammon Bay
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)57 (47.1%)64 (52.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Scammon Bay are Production (9 | 7.4%), and Material Moving (6 | 5.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Scammon Bay

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Scammon Bay
OccupationMaleFemale
Production5 (55.6%)4 (44.4%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total (Category)5 (33.3%)10 (66.7%)
Total (Overall)57 (47.1%)64 (52.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Scammon Bay

Employment Industries in Scammon Bay

The major employment industries in Scammon Bay include Educational Services (33 | 27.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (26 | 21.5%), Public Administration (13 | 10.7%), Retail Trade (10 | 8.3%), and Accommodation & Food Services (9 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries in Scammon Bay

Employment Industries by Sex in Scammon Bay

The Scammon Bay industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (72.7%), Transportation & Warehousing (71.4%), and Public Administration (61.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Scammon Bay
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade7 (70.0%)3 (30.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing2 (28.6%)5 (71.4%)
Utilities5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services9 (27.3%)24 (72.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance12 (46.2%)14 (53.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration5 (38.5%)8 (61.5%)
Total57 (47.1%)64 (52.9%)

Education in Scammon Bay

School Enrollment in Scammon Bay

The most common levels of schooling among the 148 students in Scammon Bay are elementary school (46 | 31.1%), middle school (37 | 25.0%), and high school (30 | 20.3%).
School Enrollment in Scammon Bay
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool42.7%
Kindergarten2013.5%
Elementary School4631.1%
Middle School3725.0%
High School3020.3%
College / Undergraduate117.4%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total148100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Scammon Bay

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Scammon Bay
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total148 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Scammon Bay

Education (5 | 41.7%), business (4 | 33.3%), and communications (3 | 25.0%) are the most common fields of study among 12 individuals in Scammon Bay who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Scammon Bay
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business433.3%
Education541.7%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications325.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total12100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Scammon Bay

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Scammon Bay

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Scammon Bay are males with no vehicle (57, accounting for 100.0%) and females with no vehicle (64, making up 89.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Scammon Bay
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle57 (100.0%)64 (100.0%)
1 Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total57 (100.0%)64 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Scammon Bay

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Scammon Bay are less than 5 minutes (82 commuters, 73.2%), 5 to 9 minutes (23 commuters, 20.5%), and 10 to 14 minutes (5 commuters, 4.5%).
Commute Time in Scammon Bay
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes8273.2%
5 to 9 Minutes2320.5%
10 to 14 Minutes54.5%
15 to 19 Minutes21.8%
20 to 24 Minutes00.0%
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 Scammon Bay

The most common commute times in Scammon Bay are less than 5 minutes (34 commuters, 70.8%) for males and less than 5 minutes (48 commuters, 75.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Scammon Bay
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes34 (70.8%)48 (75.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes7 (14.6%)16 (25.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes5 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes2 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
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 Scammon Bay

The most frequent times of departure to work in Scammon Bay are 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM (14, 29.2%) for males and 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM (32, 50.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Scammon Bay
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)3 (4.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM12 (25.0%)7 (10.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM10 (20.8%)3 (4.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM5 (10.4%)12 (18.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM14 (29.2%)32 (50.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM5 (10.4%)4 (6.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2 (4.2%)3 (4.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total48 (100.0%)64 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Scammon Bay

Occupancy by Ownership in Scammon Bay

Of the total 126 dwellings in Scammon Bay, owner-occupied units account for 79 (62.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 47 (37.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Scammon Bay
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units7962.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units4737.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units126100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Scammon Bay

Occupancy by Household Size in Scammon Bay
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2015.9%
2-Person Household129.5%
3-Person Household1915.1%
4+ Person Household7559.5%
Total Housing Units126100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Scammon Bay

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Scammon Bay
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household7 (35.0%)13 (65.0%)
2-Person Household12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household41 (54.7%)34 (45.3%)
Total Housing Units79 (62.7%)47 (37.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Scammon Bay

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Scammon Bay
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School5 (38.5%)8 (61.5%)
High School Diploma37 (75.5%)12 (24.5%)
College/Associate Degree33 (60.0%)22 (40.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4 (44.4%)5 (55.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Scammon Bay

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Scammon Bay
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3427.0%
35 to 44 Years3729.4%
45 to 54 Years118.7%
55 to 64 Years1713.5%
65 to 74 Years1612.7%
75 to 84 Years118.7%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total126100.0%

Housing Finances in Scammon Bay

Median Income by Occupancy in Scammon Bay

Median Income by Occupancy in Scammon Bay
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied79 (62.7%)$40,250
Renter-Occupied47 (37.3%)$0
Average126 (100.0%)$36,250

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Scammon Bay

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Scammon Bay
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00011 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9995 (6.3%)7 (14.9%)
$10,000 to $14,9994 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9999 (11.4%)8 (17.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99910 (12.7%)9 (19.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99912 (15.2%)10 (21.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99921 (26.6%)8 (17.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9992 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9995 (6.3%)5 (10.6%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total79 (100.0%)47 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Scammon Bay

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Scammon Bay
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30034 (43.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49916 (20.3%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79929 (36.7%)5 (10.6%)
$800 to $9990 (0.0%)5 (10.6%)
$1,000 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$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%)
Total79 (100.0%)47 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Scammon Bay

Housing Structures in Scammon Bay

Housing Structures in Scammon Bay
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached12196.0%
Single Unit, Attached54.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total126100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Scammon Bay

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Scammon Bay
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached74 (61.2%)47 (38.8%)
Single Unit, Attached5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
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%)
Total79 (62.7%)47 (37.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Scammon Bay

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Scammon Bay
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)4 (8.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms28 (35.4%)29 (61.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms38 (48.1%)14 (29.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms13 (16.5%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total79 (100.0%)47 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Scammon Bay

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Scammon Bay
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 Kerosene70 (88.6%)47 (100.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels9 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total79 (100.0%)47 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Scammon Bay

Household Vehicle Usage in Scammon Bay
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle79 (100.0%)47 (100.0%)
1 Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total79 (100.0%)47 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Scammon Bay

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Scammon Bay

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units6712
Median Property Value$75,400$333,300
Median Household Income$31,750$0
Monthly Housing Costs--
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Scammon Bay

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Scammon Bay
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00015 (22.4%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99934 (50.7%)3 (25.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99913 (19.4%)0 (0.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9995 (7.5%)9 (75.0%)
$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%)
Total67 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Scammon Bay

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Scammon Bay
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00016 (23.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9999 (13.4%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99910 (14.9%)4 (33.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99912 (17.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99918 (26.9%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9992 (3.0%)3 (25.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)5 (41.7%)
Total67 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Scammon Bay

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Scammon Bay
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x32 (47.8%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x3 (4.5%)3 (25.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x2 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more30 (44.8%)5 (41.7%)
Total67 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Scammon Bay

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Scammon Bay
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)4 (33.3%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total67 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Scammon Bay

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Scammon Bay

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Scammon Bay
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years98 (93.3%)7 (6.7%)
6 to 18 Years131 (97.8%)3 (2.2%)
19 to 25 Years52 (86.7%)8 (13.3%)
26 to 34 Years60 (82.2%)13 (17.8%)
35 to 44 Years52 (85.3%)9 (14.7%)
45 to 54 Years13 (81.2%)3 (18.8%)
55 to 64 Years28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total463 (91.5%)43 (8.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Scammon Bay

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Scammon Bay
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born98 (93.3%)7 (6.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen131 (97.8%)3 (2.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen52 (86.7%)8 (13.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Scammon Bay

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Scammon Bay
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000148 (98.0%)3 (2.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999101 (80.2%)25 (19.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999145 (92.4%)12 (7.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99919 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over50 (94.3%)3 (5.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Scammon Bay

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Scammon Bay
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 674 (70.5%)30 (28.6%)
6 to 18 Years108 (80.6%)47 (35.1%)
19 to 25 Years32 (53.3%)25 (41.7%)
25 to 34 Years42 (57.5%)27 (37.0%)
35 to 44 Years38 (62.3%)28 (45.9%)
45 to 54 Years7 (43.8%)7 (43.8%)
55 to 64 Years19 (67.9%)11 (39.3%)
65 to 74 Years18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over11 (100.0%)7 (63.6%)
Total349 (69.0%)182 (36.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Scammon Bay

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Scammon Bay
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years12 (21.8%)12 (24.0%)
65 to 74 Years7 (43.8%)2 (100.0%)
75 Years and over2 (100.0%)9 (100.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Scammon Bay

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Scammon Bay: <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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (3.6%)3 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years7 (43.8%)2 (100.0%)
75 Years and over2 (100.0%)4 (44.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Scammon Bay: <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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years4 (25.0%)2 (100.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Scammon Bay: <span>Cognitive 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 Years3 (5.4%)5 (10.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (44.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Scammon Bay: <span>Ambulatory 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 Years7 (12.7%)4 (8.0%)
65 to 74 Years3 (18.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Scammon Bay: <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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Scammon Bay

Computing Device Access in Scammon Bay

Computing Device Access in Scammon Bay
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop4031.8%
Smartphone11893.6%
Tablet4334.1%
No Computing Device86.4%
Total126100.0%

Internet Access in Scammon Bay

Internet Access in Scammon Bay
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home2721.4%
Cellular Data Only6954.8%
Satellite Internet107.9%
No Internet2419.1%
Total126100.0%

Scammon Bay Summary

Scammon Bay is a small city located in the western part of Alaska, on the Bering Sea coast. It is part of the Kusilvak Census Area and is the largest city in the area. The population of Scammon Bay was 602 in the 2010 census, making it the second-largest city in the Kusilvak Census Area.

History

Scammon Bay was first settled by the Yup'ik people, who have lived in the area for thousands of years. The Yup'ik name for the area is Qasigialingmiut, which means "people of the bay." The first non-native settlers arrived in the area in the late 1800s, when Russian fur traders and gold miners began to explore the area.
In the early 1900s, the area was settled by a group of Yup'ik people who had been displaced from their traditional villages by the construction of the Alaska Railroad. The Yup'ik people established a village in the area, which they named Scammon Bay after the American whaling captain, Benjamin Scammon.
In the 1950s, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) was passed, which allowed the Yup'ik people to claim land in the area. The Yup'ik people established the village of Scammon Bay, which was incorporated in 1962.

Geography

Scammon Bay is located on the Bering Sea coast, in the western part of Alaska. It is part of the Kusilvak Census Area and is the largest city in the area. The city is located on the north shore of the bay, which is approximately 10 miles long and 5 miles wide. The bay is surrounded by mountains and is home to a variety of wildlife, including seals, sea lions, whales, and sea birds.
The climate in Scammon Bay is subarctic, with cold winters and mild summers. The average temperature in the summer is around 50°F, and the average temperature in the winter is around 10°F.

Economy

The economy of Scammon Bay is largely based on fishing and subsistence activities. The city is home to a number of commercial fishing operations, which harvest salmon, halibut, and other fish from the Bering Sea. The city also has a number of subsistence activities, such as hunting, trapping, and gathering.
The city is also home to a number of small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant. The city also has a number of services, such as a post office, a library, and a health clinic.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Scammon Bay was 602. The population is primarily Yup'ik, with a small number of non-native residents. The median age of the population is 28.7 years, and the median household income is $37,500.

Conclusion

Scammon Bay is a small city located in the western part of Alaska, on the Bering Sea coast. It is part of the Kusilvak Census Area and is the largest city in the area. The population of Scammon Bay is primarily Yup'ik, and the economy is largely based on fishing and subsistence activities. The city is home to a number of small businesses, and has a number of services, such as a post office, a library, and a health clinic.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Scammon Bay?
Total Population of Scammon Bay is 506.
What is the Total Male Population of Scammon Bay?
Total Male Population of Scammon Bay is 281.
What is the Total Female Population of Scammon Bay?
Total Female Population of Scammon Bay is 225.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Scammon Bay?
There are 124.89 Males per 100 Females in Scammon Bay.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Scammon Bay?
There are 80.07 Females per 100 Males in Scammon Bay.
What is the Median Population Age in Scammon Bay?
Median Population Age in Scammon Bay is 21.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Scammon Bay
Average Family Size in Scammon Bay is 4.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Scammon Bay
Average Household Size in Scammon Bay is 4.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Scammon Bay?
Per Capita income in Scammon Bay is $10,118.
What is the Median Family Income in Scammon Bay?
Median Family Income in Scammon Bay is $40,250.
What is the Median Household income in Scammon Bay?
Median Household Income in Scammon Bay is $36,250.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Scammon Bay?
Income or Wage Gap in Scammon Bay is 51.7%.
Women in Scammon Bay earn 48.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Scammon Bay?
Inequality or Gini Index in Scammon Bay is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Scammon Bay?
There are 165 People in the Labor Forcein in Scammon Bay.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Scammon Bay?
57.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Scammon Bay.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Scammon Bay?
Unemployment Rate in Scammon Bay is 26.7%.