Shishmaref, AK

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Shishmaref Overview

568
TOTAL POPULATION
331
MALE POPULATION
237
FEMALE POPULATION
139.66
MALES / 100 FEMALES
71.60
FEMALES / 100 MALES
30.2
MEDIAN AGE
4.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$17,896
PER CAPITA INCOME
$49,722
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$56,875
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
76.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,114
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
194
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
52.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
28.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Shishmaref Zip Codes

Shishmaref Area Codes

Race in Shishmaref

The most populous races in Shishmaref are Native / Alaskan (534 | 94.0%), Asian (12 | 2.1%), and White / Caucasian (12 | 2.1%).
Race in Shishmaref
Race# Population% Population
Asian122.1%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino50.9%
Native / Alaskan53494.0%
White / Caucasian122.1%
Two or more Races101.8%
Some other Race00.0%
Total568100.0%

Ancestry in Shishmaref

The most populous ancestries reported in Shishmaref are Inupiat (538 | 94.7%), Korean (12 | 2.1%), Irish (11 | 1.9%), Burmese (10 | 1.8%), and German (5 | 0.9%), together accounting for 101.4% of all Shishmaref residents.
Ancestry in Shishmaref
Ancestry# Population% Population
Alaska Native40.7%
British20.4%
Burmese101.8%
German50.9%
Inupiat53894.7%
Irish111.9%
Korean122.1%
Mexican50.9%
Norwegian20.4%
Slovak10.2%
Ukrainian10.2%
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Immigrants in Shishmaref

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Shishmaref came from Asia (12 | 2.1%), Philippines (12 | 2.1%), and South Eastern Asia (12 | 2.1%), together accounting for 6.3% of all Shishmaref residents.
Immigrants in Shishmaref
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia122.1%
Philippines122.1%
South Eastern Asia122.1%
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Sex and Age in Shishmaref

Sex and Age in Shishmaref

The most populous age groups in Shishmaref are 10 to 14 Years (45 | 13.6%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (30 | 12.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Shishmaref
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years26 (7.9%)24 (10.1%)
5 to 9 Years32 (9.7%)30 (12.7%)
10 to 14 Years45 (13.6%)21 (8.9%)
15 to 19 Years20 (6.0%)24 (10.1%)
20 to 24 Years12 (3.6%)10 (4.2%)
25 to 29 Years25 (7.5%)14 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Years22 (6.7%)13 (5.5%)
35 to 39 Years19 (5.7%)11 (4.6%)
40 to 44 Years36 (10.9%)11 (4.6%)
45 to 49 Years21 (6.3%)21 (8.9%)
50 to 54 Years23 (7.0%)17 (7.2%)
55 to 59 Years5 (1.5%)9 (3.8%)
60 to 64 Years11 (3.3%)11 (4.6%)
65 to 69 Years16 (4.8%)13 (5.5%)
70 to 74 Years10 (3.0%)8 (3.4%)
75 to 79 Years2 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years4 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over2 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total331 (100.0%)237 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Shishmaref

Median Family Size in Shishmaref

The median family size in Shishmaref is 4.05 persons per family, with married-couple families (50 | 39.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5.38 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (36 | 28.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.08 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Shishmaref
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple50 (39.7%)5.38
Single Male/Father40 (31.8%)3.25
Single Female/Mother36 (28.6%)3.08
Total Families126 (100.0%)4.05

Median Household Size in Shishmaref

The median household size in Shishmaref is 3.79 persons per household, with married-couple households (50 | 33.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.46 persons per household. non-family households (24 | 16.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.17 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Shishmaref
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple50 (33.3%)5.46
Single Male/Father40 (26.7%)3.65
Single Female/Mother36 (24.0%)3.36
Non-family24 (16.0%)1.17
Total Households150 (100.0%)3.79

Household Size by Marriage Status in Shishmaref

Out of a total of 150 households in Shishmaref, 126 (84.0%) are family households, while 24 (16.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 29, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 18.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Shishmaref
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-18 (12.0%)
2-Person Households15 (10.0%)6 (4.0%)
3-Person Households29 (19.3%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households23 (15.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households25 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households13 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households21 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total126 (84.0%)24 (16.0%)

Female Fertility in Shishmaref

Fertility by Age in Shishmaref

Average fertility rate in Shishmaref is 55.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 108.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 66.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Shishmaref
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years4 (66.7%)108.0
35 to 50 years2 (33.3%)42.0
Total6 (100.0%)55.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Shishmaref

33.3% of women with births (6) in Shishmaref are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Shishmaref
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2 (33.3%)4 (66.7%)

Fertility by Education in Shishmaref

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Shishmaref
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma4 (66.7%)85.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree2 (33.3%)167.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total6 (100.0%)55.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Shishmaref

66.7% of women with births in Shishmaref are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Shishmaref
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2 (33.3%)4 (66.7%)

Income in Shishmaref

Income Overview in Shishmaref

Per Capita Income in Shishmaref is $17,896, while median incomes of families and households are $49,722 and $56,875 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income568$17,896
Median Family Income126$49,722
Mean Family Income126$61,883
Median Household Income150$56,875
Mean Household Income150$74,253
Income Deficit126$12,114
Wage / Income Gap (%)56823.61%
Wage / Income Gap ($)56876.39¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5680.43

Earnings by Sex in Shishmaref

Average Earnings in Shishmaref are $22,574, $18,500 for men and $24,219 for women, a difference of 23.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Shishmaref
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male132 (59.7%)$18,500
Female89 (40.3%)$24,219
Total221 (100.0%)$22,574

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Shishmaref

The most common earnings brackets in Shishmaref are $2,499 or less for men (28 | 21.2%) and $2,499 or less for women (10 | 11.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Shishmaref
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less28 (21.2%)10 (11.2%)
$2,500 to $4,99913 (9.9%)8 (9.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49910 (7.6%)6 (6.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9997 (5.3%)2 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $12,4994 (3.0%)4 (4.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)2 (2.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4992 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9995 (3.8%)3 (3.4%)
$20,000 to $22,4992 (1.5%)4 (4.5%)
$22,500 to $24,9999 (6.8%)8 (9.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9994 (3.0%)4 (4.5%)
$30,000 to $34,99911 (8.3%)3 (3.4%)
$35,000 to $39,9996 (4.5%)4 (4.5%)
$40,000 to $44,9994 (3.0%)4 (4.5%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)3 (3.4%)
$50,000 to $54,9997 (5.3%)1 (1.1%)
$55,000 to $64,9994 (3.0%)10 (11.2%)
$65,000 to $74,9992 (1.5%)4 (4.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9994 (3.0%)7 (7.9%)
$100,000+10 (7.6%)2 (2.2%)
Total132 (100.0%)89 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Shishmaref

Average earnings in Shishmaref are $19,250 for men and $29,375 for women, a difference of 34.5%. Men with an educational attainment of less than high school enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $18,750, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $18,750. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $81,250, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $19,583.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Shishmaref
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$18,750$28,125
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$19,250$29,375

Family Income in Shishmaref

Family Income Brackets in Shishmaref

According to the Shishmaref family income data, there are 27 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.4% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 4 families (3.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Shishmaref
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00075.6%
$10,000 to $14,99964.8%
$15,000 to $24,9991915.1%
$25,000 to $34,9991511.9%
$35,000 to $49,9991713.5%
$50,000 to $74,9992721.4%
$75,000 to $99,999129.5%
$100,000 to $149,999129.5%
$150,000 to $199,99975.6%
$200,000+43.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Shishmaref

6-person families (7 | 5.6%) account for the highest median family income in Shishmaref with $101,875 per family, while 2-person families (23 | 18.2%) have the highest median income of $28,820 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Shishmaref
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families23 (18.2%)$57,639
3-Person Families30 (23.8%)$27,500
4-Person Families22 (17.5%)$83,750
5-Person Families23 (18.2%)$46,875
6-Person Families7 (5.6%)$101,875
7+ Person Families21 (16.7%)$49,250
Total126 (100.0%)$49,722

Family Income by Number of Earners in Shishmaref

Family Income by Number of Earners in Shishmaref
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners18 (14.3%)$23,750
1 Earner55 (43.6%)$0
2 Earners30 (23.8%)$61,250
3+ Earners23 (18.2%)$129,375
Total126 (100.0%)$49,722

Household Income in Shishmaref

Household Income Brackets in Shishmaref

With 26 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Shishmaref, accounting for 17.3% of all households. In contrast, only 5 households (3.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Shishmaref
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00064.0%
$10,000 to $14,99953.3%
$15,000 to $24,999149.3%
$25,000 to $34,9992416.0%
$35,000 to $49,9992114.0%
$50,000 to $74,9992617.3%
$75,000 to $99,9991912.7%
$100,000 to $149,9992114.0%
$150,000 to $199,99974.7%
$200,000+74.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Shishmaref

The median household income in Shishmaref is $56,875, with the highest median household income of $62,500 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 38 households (25.3%) 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 (3.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Shishmaref
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years5 (3.3%)$0
25 to 44 Years37 (24.7%)$49,583
45 to 64 Years70 (46.7%)$58,333
65+ Years38 (25.3%)$62,500
Total150 (100.0%)$56,875

Poverty in Shishmaref

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Shishmaref

With 30.8% poverty level for males and 32.5% for females among the residents of Shishmaref, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4 males (66.7%) and 4 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Shishmaref
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11 (42.3%)8 (33.3%)
5 Years4 (66.7%)4 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years13 (26.0%)14 (43.8%)
12 to 14 Years8 (38.1%)10 (66.7%)
15 Years2 (33.3%)2 (15.4%)
16 and 17 Years4 (40.0%)2 (33.3%)
18 to 24 Years6 (37.5%)6 (40.0%)
25 to 34 Years20 (42.5%)14 (51.8%)
35 to 44 Years14 (25.5%)2 (9.1%)
45 to 54 Years9 (20.4%)10 (26.3%)
55 to 64 Years4 (25.0%)5 (25.0%)
65 to 74 Years5 (19.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total102 (30.8%)77 (32.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Shishmaref

According to the poverty statistics in Shishmaref, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 80.8% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Shishmaref
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years15 (57.7%)16 (66.7%)
5 Years2 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years37 (74.0%)18 (56.2%)
12 to 14 Years13 (61.9%)5 (33.3%)
15 Years4 (66.7%)11 (84.6%)
16 and 17 Years6 (60.0%)4 (66.7%)
18 to 24 Years10 (62.5%)9 (60.0%)
25 to 34 Years27 (57.5%)13 (48.1%)
35 to 44 Years41 (74.6%)20 (90.9%)
45 to 54 Years35 (79.5%)28 (73.7%)
55 to 64 Years12 (75.0%)15 (75.0%)
65 to 74 Years21 (80.8%)21 (100.0%)
75 Years and over6 (75.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total229 (69.2%)160 (67.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Shishmaref

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Shishmaref show that 14.0% or 7 of the total 50 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 30.8%, comprising of 4 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Shishmaref
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children9 (69.2%)4 (30.8%)
5 or more Children8 (72.7%)3 (27.3%)
Total43 (86.0%)7 (14.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Shishmaref

According to the poverty data in Shishmaref, 37.5% or 15 single-father households and 36.1% or 13 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 2 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (71.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Shishmaref
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children4 (57.1%)2 (14.3%)
1 or 2 Children7 (26.9%)6 (40.0%)
3 or 4 Children2 (40.0%)5 (71.4%)
5 or more Children2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total15 (37.5%)13 (36.1%)

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

The poverty data for Shishmaref shows that 7 of the married-couple family households (14.0%) and 28 of the single-parent households (36.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (30.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Shishmaref
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)6 (28.6%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)13 (31.7%)
3 or 4 Children4 (30.8%)7 (58.3%)
5 or more Children3 (27.3%)2 (100.0%)
Total7 (14.0%)28 (36.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Shishmaref

Employment by Class of Employer in Shishmaref

Among the 131 employed individuals in Shishmaref, state government employees (49 | 37.4%), local government employees (40 | 30.5%), and private company employees (27 | 20.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Shishmaref
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2720.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)21.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations96.9%
Local Government Employees4030.5%
State Government Employees4937.4%
Federal Government Employees43.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total131100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Shishmaref

According to the labor force statistics for Shishmaref, out of the total population over 16 years of age (371), 52.3% or 194 individuals are in the labor force, with 28.4% or 55 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 55 to 59 years, with 85.7% or 12 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 44.4% or 8 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Shishmaref
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years7 (28.0%)2 (28.6%)
20 to 24 Years18 (81.8%)8 (44.4%)
25 to 29 Years30 (76.9%)9 (30.0%)
30 to 34 Years22 (62.9%)8 (36.4%)
35 to 44 Years37 (48.1%)6 (16.2%)
45 to 54 Years55 (67.1%)19 (34.5%)
55 to 59 Years12 (85.7%)3 (25.0%)
60 to 64 Years2 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years11 (23.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total194 (52.3%)55 (28.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Shishmaref

According to labor force statistics for Shishmaref, 58.7% of individuals (158) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (269) are in the labor force, with 28.5% or 45 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 85.2% or 23 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 58.8% or 10 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Shishmaref
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School17 (43.6%)23 (58.8%)
High School Diploma97 (56.7%)62 (36.1%)
College / Associate Degree21 (65.6%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher23 (85.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total158 (58.7%)77 (28.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Shishmaref

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Shishmaref are Community & Social Service (40 | 28.8%), Education Instruction & Library (38 | 27.3%), Management (10 | 7.2%), Business & Financial (2 | 1.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (2 | 1.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Shishmaref

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Shishmaref, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (60.0%), Education Instruction & Library (21.0%), and Community & Social Service (20.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Shishmaref
OccupationMaleFemale
Management6 (60.0%)4 (40.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 8 (20.0%)32 (80.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library8 (21.0%)30 (78.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)14 (25.9%)40 (74.1%)
Total (Overall)61 (43.9%)78 (56.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Shishmaref are Personal Care & Service (18 | 13.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (11 | 7.9%), Healthcare Support (3 | 2.2%), Security & Protection (2 | 1.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (2 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Shishmaref

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Shishmaref, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (63.6%), and Personal Care & Service (38.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Security & Protection (100.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Shishmaref
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance7 (63.6%)4 (36.4%)
Personal Care & Service7 (38.9%)11 (61.1%)
Total (Category)14 (38.9%)22 (61.1%)
Total (Overall)61 (43.9%)78 (56.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Shishmaref are Office & Administration (12 | 8.6%), and Sales & Related (10 | 7.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Shishmaref

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Shishmaref
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related7 (70.0%)3 (30.0%)
Office & Administration4 (33.3%)8 (66.7%)
Total (Category)11 (50.0%)11 (50.0%)
Total (Overall)61 (43.9%)78 (56.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Shishmaref are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3 | 2.2%), and Construction & Extraction (2 | 1.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Shishmaref

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Shishmaref
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)61 (43.9%)78 (56.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Shishmaref are Production (10 | 7.2%), Transportation (7 | 5.0%), and Material Moving (5 | 3.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Shishmaref

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Shishmaref
OccupationMaleFemale
Production5 (50.0%)5 (50.0%)
Transportation7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)17 (77.3%)5 (22.7%)
Total (Overall)61 (43.9%)78 (56.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Shishmaref

Employment Industries in Shishmaref

The major employment industries in Shishmaref include Educational Services (49 | 35.2%), Public Administration (27 | 19.4%), Retail Trade (20 | 14.4%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (14 | 10.1%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (7 | 5.0%).
Employment Industries in Shishmaref

Employment Industries by Sex in Shishmaref

The Shishmaref industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Professional & Scientific (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (66.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Shishmaref
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade17 (85.0%)3 (15.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing1 (33.3%)2 (66.7%)
Utilities5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services19 (38.8%)30 (61.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation5 (35.7%)9 (64.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration9 (33.3%)18 (66.7%)
Total61 (43.9%)78 (56.1%)

Education in Shishmaref

School Enrollment in Shishmaref

The most common levels of schooling among the 197 students in Shishmaref are middle school (61 | 31.0%), elementary school (49 | 24.9%), and high school (41 | 20.8%).
School Enrollment in Shishmaref
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool178.6%
Kindergarten168.1%
Elementary School4924.9%
Middle School6131.0%
High School4120.8%
College / Undergraduate115.6%
Graduate / Professional21.0%
Total197100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Shishmaref

Out of a total of 197 students who are enrolled in schools in Shishmaref, 6 (3.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 191 (97.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2 (20.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 62 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Shishmaref
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds15 (88.2%)2 (11.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds64 (97.0%)2 (3.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over8 (80.0%)2 (20.0%)
Total191 (97.0%)6 (3.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Shishmaref

Education (16 | 55.2%), liberal arts & history (5 | 17.2%), engineering (4 | 13.8%), social sciences (2 | 6.9%), and visual & performing arts (2 | 6.9%) are the most common fields of study among 29 individuals in Shishmaref who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Shishmaref
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences26.9%
Engineering413.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business00.0%
Education1655.2%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History517.2%
Visual & Performing Arts26.9%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total29100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Shishmaref

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Shishmaref

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Shishmaref are males with no vehicle (47, accounting for 82.5%) and females with no vehicle (72, making up 63.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Shishmaref
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle47 (82.5%)72 (97.3%)
1 Vehicle0 (0.0%)2 (2.7%)
2 Vehicles2 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
3 Vehicles8 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total57 (100.0%)74 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Shishmaref

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Shishmaref are less than 5 minutes (79 commuters, 62.2%), 5 to 9 minutes (30 commuters, 23.6%), and 10 to 14 minutes (11 commuters, 8.7%).
Commute Time in Shishmaref
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes7962.2%
5 to 9 Minutes3023.6%
10 to 14 Minutes118.7%
15 to 19 Minutes53.9%
20 to 24 Minutes21.6%
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 Shishmaref

The most common commute times in Shishmaref are less than 5 minutes (31 commuters, 58.5%) for males and less than 5 minutes (48 commuters, 64.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Shishmaref
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes31 (58.5%)48 (64.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes9 (17.0%)21 (28.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes8 (15.1%)3 (4.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes3 (5.7%)2 (2.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes2 (3.8%)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 Shishmaref

The most frequent times of departure to work in Shishmaref are 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM (15, 28.3%) for males and 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM (23, 31.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Shishmaref
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)5 (6.8%)
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 AM5 (9.4%)2 (2.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2 (3.8%)1 (1.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM11 (20.7%)9 (12.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3 (5.7%)13 (17.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM15 (28.3%)23 (31.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM11 (20.7%)17 (23.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM4 (7.5%)2 (2.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)2 (2.7%)
Total53 (100.0%)74 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Shishmaref

Occupancy by Ownership in Shishmaref

Of the total 150 dwellings in Shishmaref, owner-occupied units account for 109 (72.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 41 (27.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Shishmaref
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units10972.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units4127.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units150100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Shishmaref

Occupancy by Household Size in Shishmaref
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1812.0%
2-Person Household2114.0%
3-Person Household2919.3%
4+ Person Household8254.7%
Total Housing Units150100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Shishmaref

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Shishmaref
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household6 (33.3%)12 (66.7%)
2-Person Household17 (80.9%)4 (19.1%)
3-Person Household25 (86.2%)4 (13.8%)
4+ Person Household61 (74.4%)21 (25.6%)
Total Housing Units109 (72.7%)41 (27.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Shishmaref

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Shishmaref
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School13 (81.2%)3 (18.8%)
High School Diploma59 (72.8%)22 (27.2%)
College/Associate Degree31 (88.6%)4 (11.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher6 (33.3%)12 (66.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Shishmaref

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Shishmaref
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2114.0%
35 to 44 Years2114.0%
45 to 54 Years4932.7%
55 to 64 Years2114.0%
65 to 74 Years3120.7%
75 to 84 Years53.3%
85 Years and Over21.3%
Total150100.0%

Housing Finances in Shishmaref

Median Income by Occupancy in Shishmaref

Median Income by Occupancy in Shishmaref
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied109 (72.7%)$50,625
Renter-Occupied41 (27.3%)$76,250
Average150 (100.0%)$56,875

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Shishmaref

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Shishmaref
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0002 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9994 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9995 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9994 (3.7%)2 (4.9%)
$20,000 to $24,9996 (5.5%)2 (4.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99916 (14.7%)8 (19.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99917 (15.6%)4 (9.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99922 (20.2%)4 (9.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9995 (4.6%)14 (34.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99914 (12.8%)7 (17.1%)
$150,000 or more14 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total109 (100.0%)41 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Shishmaref

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Shishmaref
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49927 (24.8%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79962 (56.9%)6 (14.6%)
$800 to $99911 (10.1%)4 (9.8%)
$1,000 to $1,4994 (3.7%)6 (14.6%)
$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 more4 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total109 (100.0%)41 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Shishmaref

Housing Structures in Shishmaref

Housing Structures in Shishmaref
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached14898.7%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments21.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total150100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Shishmaref

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Shishmaref
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached109 (73.7%)39 (26.4%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
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%)
Total109 (72.7%)41 (27.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Shishmaref

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Shishmaref
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room3 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms14 (12.8%)17 (41.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms90 (82.6%)24 (58.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms2 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total109 (100.0%)41 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Shishmaref

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Shishmaref
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 Kerosene102 (93.6%)41 (100.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels7 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total109 (100.0%)41 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Shishmaref

Household Vehicle Usage in Shishmaref
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle100 (91.7%)37 (90.2%)
1 Vehicle2 (1.8%)4 (9.8%)
2 Vehicles5 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles2 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total109 (100.0%)41 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Shishmaref

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Shishmaref

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units8524
Median Property Value$110,600$233,300
Median Household Income$49,688$4
Monthly Housing Costs$547$4
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Shishmaref

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Shishmaref
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0007 (8.2%)5 (20.8%)
$50,000 to $99,99930 (35.3%)3 (12.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99948 (56.5%)7 (29.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)5 (20.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)4 (16.7%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total85 (100.0%)24 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Shishmaref

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Shishmaref
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0006 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99915 (17.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99914 (16.5%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9998 (9.4%)2 (8.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99920 (23.5%)9 (37.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9993 (3.5%)2 (8.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9999 (10.6%)2 (8.3%)
$150,000 or more10 (11.8%)5 (20.8%)
Total85 (100.0%)24 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Shishmaref

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Shishmaref
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x38 (44.7%)66,250 (276,041.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x10 (11.8%)8 (33.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x7 (8.2%)7 (29.2%)
4.0x or more30 (35.3%)2 (8.3%)
Total85 (100.0%)24 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Shishmaref

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Shishmaref
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%)
Total85 (100.0%)24 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Shishmaref

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Shishmaref

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Shishmaref
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years53 (88.3%)7 (11.7%)
6 to 18 Years144 (91.7%)13 (8.3%)
19 to 25 Years21 (65.6%)11 (34.4%)
26 to 34 Years45 (65.2%)24 (34.8%)
35 to 44 Years54 (70.1%)23 (29.9%)
45 to 54 Years42 (51.2%)40 (48.8%)
55 to 64 Years27 (75.0%)9 (25.0%)
65 to 74 Years38 (80.8%)9 (19.2%)
75 Years and older8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total432 (76.1%)136 (23.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Shishmaref

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Shishmaref
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born53 (88.3%)7 (11.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen144 (91.7%)13 (8.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen21 (65.6%)11 (34.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Shishmaref

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Shishmaref
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00067 (72.8%)25 (27.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999152 (82.6%)32 (17.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99951 (69.9%)22 (30.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99962 (73.8%)22 (26.2%)
$100,000 and over100 (74.1%)35 (25.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Shishmaref

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Shishmaref
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 649 (81.7%)6 (10.0%)
6 to 18 Years120 (76.4%)28 (17.8%)
19 to 25 Years18 (56.2%)3 (9.4%)
25 to 34 Years42 (60.9%)7 (10.1%)
35 to 44 Years38 (49.3%)16 (20.8%)
45 to 54 Years25 (30.5%)21 (25.6%)
55 to 64 Years24 (66.7%)7 (19.4%)
65 to 74 Years34 (72.3%)12 (25.5%)
75 Years and over8 (100.0%)3 (37.5%)
Total358 (63.0%)103 (18.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Shishmaref

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Shishmaref
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)2 (2.9%)
18 to 34 Years1 (1.6%)4 (9.5%)
35 to 64 Years15 (13.0%)7 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years20 (76.9%)8 (38.1%)
75 Years and over1 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Shishmaref

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Shishmaref: <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 Years1 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years14 (12.2%)7 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years19 (73.1%)2 (9.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Shishmaref: <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 Years2 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years6 (23.1%)2 (9.5%)
75 Years and over1 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Shishmaref: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)2 (2.9%)
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%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Shishmaref: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)2 (2.9%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)4 (9.5%)
35 to 64 Years3 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years4 (15.4%)4 (19.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Shishmaref: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)2 (2.9%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years3 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Shishmaref

Computing Device Access in Shishmaref

Computing Device Access in Shishmaref
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop7449.3%
Smartphone13892.0%
Tablet8858.7%
No Computing Device64.0%
Total150100.0%

Internet Access in Shishmaref

Internet Access in Shishmaref
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1610.7%
Cellular Data Only6040.0%
Satellite Internet5536.7%
No Internet1912.7%
Total150100.0%

Shishmaref Summary

Shishmaref is a small Inupiat Eskimo village located on Sarichef Island in the Chukchi Sea, off the coast of Alaska. It is the northernmost community in the United States and is part of the Northwest Arctic Borough. The population of Shishmaref was 563 as of the 2010 census.

History

Shishmaref has been inhabited by the Inupiat people for centuries. The name Shishmaref is derived from the Inupiat word “shishmari” which means “edge of the sea.” The village was first recorded by Russian explorers in the late 1700s. In 1867, the United States purchased Alaska from Russia and Shishmaref became part of the United States.
In the early 1900s, Shishmaref was a traditional fishing and hunting village. The people of Shishmaref relied on the sea for their livelihood and the abundance of fish, seals, and whales provided them with food and clothing. In the 1950s, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built a sea wall to protect the village from storms and erosion.

Geography

Shishmaref is located on Sarichef Island, which is part of the Seward Peninsula. The island is approximately 5 miles long and 1 mile wide. It is surrounded by the Chukchi Sea and is connected to the mainland by a causeway. The terrain of the island is mostly tundra and is covered with low shrubs and grasses.
The climate of Shishmaref is subarctic and is characterized by long, cold winters and short, cool summers. The average temperature in January is -14°F and the average temperature in July is 54°F. The average annual precipitation is 11 inches.

Economy

The economy of Shishmaref is largely based on subsistence fishing and hunting. The people of Shishmaref rely on the sea for their livelihood and the abundance of fish, seals, and whales provide them with food and clothing. The village also has a small commercial fishing industry.
The village also receives income from tourism. Visitors come to Shishmaref to experience the traditional Inupiat culture and to observe the wildlife in the area. The village also receives income from the sale of arts and crafts.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Shishmaref was 563. The population is predominantly Inupiat, with a small number of non-Native residents. The median age of the population is 33.7 years and the median household income is $41,250.
The majority of the population (90%) speaks English as their primary language. The remaining 10% speak Inupiaq, the traditional language of the Inupiat people. The majority of the population (90%) is Christian, with the remaining 10% following traditional Inupiat beliefs.

Conclusion

Shishmaref is a small Inupiat Eskimo village located on Sarichef Island in the Chukchi Sea, off the coast of Alaska. It is the northernmost community in the United States and is part of the Northwest Arctic Borough. The population of Shishmaref is predominantly Inupiat and the economy is largely based on subsistence fishing and hunting. The village also receives income from tourism and the sale of arts and crafts. Shishmaref is a unique and vibrant community that is deeply rooted in its traditional culture and way of life.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Shishmaref?
Total Population of Shishmaref is 568.
What is the Total Male Population of Shishmaref?
Total Male Population of Shishmaref is 331.
What is the Total Female Population of Shishmaref?
Total Female Population of Shishmaref is 237.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Shishmaref?
There are 139.66 Males per 100 Females in Shishmaref.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Shishmaref?
There are 71.60 Females per 100 Males in Shishmaref.
What is the Median Population Age in Shishmaref?
Median Population Age in Shishmaref is 30.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Shishmaref
Average Family Size in Shishmaref is 4.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Shishmaref
Average Household Size in Shishmaref is 3.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Shishmaref?
Per Capita income in Shishmaref is $17,896.
What is the Median Family Income in Shishmaref?
Median Family Income in Shishmaref is $49,722.
What is the Median Household income in Shishmaref?
Median Household Income in Shishmaref is $56,875.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Shishmaref?
Income or Wage Gap in Shishmaref is 23.6%.
Women in Shishmaref earn 76.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Shishmaref?
Family Income Deficit in Shishmaref is $12,114.
Families that are below poverty line in Shishmaref earn $12,114 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Shishmaref?
Inequality or Gini Index in Shishmaref is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Shishmaref?
There are 194 People in the Labor Forcein in Shishmaref.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Shishmaref?
52.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Shishmaref.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Shishmaref?
Unemployment Rate in Shishmaref is 28.4%.