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Shageluk, AK

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Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

34
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

37.4
years ∙ half population younger than 37.4, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
36%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Shageluk is a second class city, located in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, United States.
Location
City in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK, US
Co-ordinates
DEC62.676038° N, 159.561841° W
DMS62° 40′ 33.74″ N, 159° 33′ 42.63″ W

Population Density & area

3.3/sq mi (1.27/km²)
Total Area
11.5 sq mi (29.8 km²)
Land Area
10.3 sq mi (26.7 km²) · 89.6%
Water Area
1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) · 10.4%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

58.8% male
Male 58.8%
Female 41.2%
males per 100 females
Shageluk 142.9
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area 117
Alaska 110.6

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Shageluk 0%
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area 3.1%
Alaska 7.7%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

37.4
years ∙ half population younger than 37.4, half older
Shageluk
37.4
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
37.8
Alaska
35.8

Dependency ratio

Low High
126.7
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Shageluk 126.7
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area 77.4
Alaska 61

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Shageluk Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area Alaska
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 41.2% 26.3% 24.1%
Working age (18-64) 44.1% 56.4% 62.1%
Senior (65+) 14.7% 17.3% 13.8%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 126.7 77.4 61
Child dependency ratio 93.3 46.7 38.8
Old-age dependency ratio 33.3 30.7 22.3
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
23.5%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
0%
Other
76.5%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
36%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Shageluk 36%
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area 51.8%
Alaska 62.8%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Shageluk population
Shageluk Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area Alaska
Hispanic or Latino 0% 2.2% 7.3%
Mexican 0% 1.7% 3.9%
Puerto Rican 0% 0.2% 0.9%
Cuban 0% 0% 0.3%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0% 0.3% 2.2%
Not Hispanic or Latino 100% 97.8% 92.7%
One race 100% 90.7% 82.4%
White 23.5% 21.6% 57.7%
Black or African American 0% 1.9% 2.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 76.5% 65.5% 13.2%
Asian 0% 1.4% 6.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0.1% 1.5%
Some Other Race 0% 0.1% 0.7%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 7.1% 10.3%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

71.4% family
Family 71.4%
Non family 28.6%
% family households
Shageluk 71.4%
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area 54%
Alaska 63.9%

Average household size

3.71
persons per household
Shageluk
3.71
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
2.05
Alaska
2.61

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Shageluk population
Shageluk Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area Alaska
Total households 7 2,296 270,533
Average houshold size 3.71 2.05 2.61
Family households 5 1,240 172,968
Average family size 4.8 2.66 3.23
Married couple family 4 628 130,414
Other families 1 612 42,554
Male householder 0 184 15,511
Female householder 1 428 27,043
Non-family households 2 1,056 97,565
One-person households 2 895 76,856
Male householder 2 591 41,041
Senior (65+) living alone 0 191 11,611
Female householder 0 304 35,815
Senior (65+) living alone 0 174 14,574
Other living arrangements 0 161 20,709

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

19
housing units
Shageluk 19
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area 3,724
Alaska 328,491

Occupancy status

36.8% occupied
Occupied 36.8%
Vacant 63.2%
vacancy rate
Shageluk 63.2%
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area 38.3%
Alaska 17.6%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

94.7%
Single family houses
Single family houses
94.7%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
5.3%
Mobile homes
0%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1985
Half of houses were built before 1985, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
0%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
10.5%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
84.3%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
5.3%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Shageluk Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area Alaska
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 3.6 3.3 4.8
1–3 rooms 47.4% 53% 24.7%
4–6 rooms 36.8% 41.4% 51.6%
7+ rooms 15.8% 5.7% 23.7%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0% 19.9% 6.1%
1 bedroom 26.3% 21.1% 13.4%
2 bedrooms 36.8% 23.6% 25%
3 bedrooms 21.1% 26.5% 35.8%
4+ bedrooms 15.8% 9% 19.8%
At a glance
Median year built 1985 1985 1986
Total housing units 19 3,724 328,491
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

42.9% owners
Renter-occupied 57.1%
Owner-occupied 42.9%
homeownership rate
Shageluk 42.9%
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area 69.9%
Alaska 66.8%

Average household size

1.67
Owner-occupied
5.25
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Shageluk 1.67
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area 2.07
Alaska 2.74

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Shageluk Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area Alaska
Total occupied units 7 2,296 270,533
Year moved in
2020 or later 14.3% 18.4% 27.3%
2010 to 2019 42.9% 30.7% 39.8%
2000 to 2009 0% 18% 15.7%
1999 or earlier 42.9% 32.9% 17.1%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 85.7% 86.9% 94.3%
1.01 to 1.50 14.3% 7.6% 3.4%
1.51 or more 0% 5.5% 2.3%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 42.9% 37% 9%
1 vehicle 14.3% 33.9% 31.2%
2 vehicles 0% 17.6% 36.4%
3 or more vehicles 42.9% 11.5% 23.3%
House heating fuel used
Gas 0% 0.4% 51.5%
Electricity 0% 1.6% 14.3%
Solar 0% 0% 0%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 14.3% 54.8% 27.6%
All other fuels 85.7% 43% 5.8%
No fuel used 0% 0.1% 0.7%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 100% 29.2% 3.5%
Lacking complete kitchen 71.4% 23.4% 2.7%
No telephone service available 0% 6.6% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$—
owner-occupied units
* The Census Bureau did not report a median home value for Shageluk due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Median value(USD)
Shageluk
$—
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
$98,500
Alaska
$352,900

Housing Cost Burden

—%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
* The Census Bureau did not publish housing cost burden for Shageluk due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
—%
Owners without a mortgage
0%
Renters
100%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
* The Census Bureau did not publish property value and housing costs for Shageluk due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Shageluk Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area Alaska
Property value
Median Value $— $98,500 $352,900
Under $100,000 0% 50.6% 9.4%
$100,000 - $200,000 0% 23.2% 9.5%
$200,000 - $300,000 0% 14.6% 18.9%
$300,000 - $500,000 100% 9.7% 41.1%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 0% 1.7% 19.1%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 0% 1.9%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 0% 14.6% 60.1%
Without a mortgage 100% 85.4% 39.9%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $— $1,335 $2,229
Without a mortgage $— $382 $690
Gross rent
Median rent $— $1,084 $1,419

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

30%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Shageluk 30%
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area 16%
Alaska 31.7%

Adults without a high school diploma

10%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Shageluk 10%
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area 12.5%
Alaska 6.4%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

19
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
10.5%
K–12
63.2%
College / Undergraduate
15.8%
Graduate / Professional
10.5%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

—%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
* The Census Bureau did not publish college going rate for Shageluk due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Shageluk
—%
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
3.1%
Alaska
20.5%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Shageluk Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area Alaska
Total enrolled (age 3+) 19 1,254 171,961
Nursery / preschool 10.5% 7.7% 5.5%
K–12 63.2% 80.2% 73.7%
Kindergarten 15.8% 2.8% 4.8%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 47.4% 21.5% 23.2%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 0% 30.5% 22.9%
High School: Grades 9–12 0% 25.4% 22.8%
College or graduate school 26.3% 12% 20.8%
College, undergraduate 15.8% 8.9% 16%
Graduate, professional school 10.5% 3.2% 4.8%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds —% 3.1% 20.5%
School type
Public school 100% 95.3% 82.5%
Private school 0% 4.7% 17.5%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

20
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
0%
9th-12th, no diploma
10%
HS graduate
10%
Some college no degree
15%
Associates degree
35%
Bachelors degree
30%
Graduate or professional degree
0%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
* The Census Bureau did not publish education attainment by gender data for Shageluk due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
—% · —%
9th-12th, no diploma
100% · 0%
HS graduate
50% · 50%
Some college no degree
100% · 0%
Associates degree
57.1% · 42.9%
Bachelors degree
66.7% · 33.3%
Graduate or professional degree
—% · —%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Shageluk Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area Alaska
Population (25+) 20 3,470 490,552
Less than 9th grade 0% 3.2% 1.9%
9th–12th, no diploma 10% 9.3% 4.5%
High school diploma or GED 10% 39% 28.9%
Some college, no degree 15% 25.1% 24%
Associate's degree 35% 7.5% 9.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher 30% 16% 31.7%
Bachelor's degree 30% 9.5% 19.8%
Graduate or professional 0% 6.5% 11.8%
High School or higher 90% 87.6% 93.6%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$21,250
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$—
Some college or associates
$—
Bachelors degree
$—
Graduate or professional degree
$—

Poverty Rate

0%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
100%
HS graduate
50%
Some college or associates
40%
Bachelors degree or higher
0%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Shageluk Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area Alaska
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $21,250 $42,248 $58,591
Less than high school graduate $— $34,091 $35,441
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $— $42,843 $44,678
Some college or associate's degree $— $39,559 $54,961
Bachelor's degree $— $60,078 $71,035
Graduate or professional degree $— $63,125 $92,382
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 100% 31.5% 23%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 50% 13.3% 14%
Some college or associate's degree 40% 16.8% 7.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 0% 4.9% 3.3%
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