Gambell City, Alaska

Gambell City is a city in the Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States. According to the latest population census dating back to 2000, the Gambell City is home to 649 inhabitants. The July 2008 population estimate is 647, It is the 85th largest by population in the U.S. state of Alaska. It covers total area of 30.36 sq mi (78.63 square kilometre), of which, 10.9 square miles (28.23 square kilometre) of it is land and 19.46 square miles (50.4 square kilometre) of it is water, it is the 156th largest in terms of geographical size.

As of the census of 2000, there were 649 people in the city, organized into 159 households, and 122 families residing in the city. The population density was 59.5 people per square mile (22.97/kmē), giving it the 93rd most densely populated city among the Alaska. There were 187 housing units at an average density of 17.2 per square mile (6.64/kmē). The average household size was 4.08 and the average family size was 4.82. In the city the population was spread out, with 38.5% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 5.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 132.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 143.3 males. The median age is 25.5 years, The median age of males and females living in Gambell City was 26 and 25.1 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 3.54% White, 0% Black or African American, 95.69% American Indian, 0.46% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.31% from two or more races and 0% Other races.

Gambell city Alaska Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Gambell city Alaska School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Gambell City Alaska GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the city was $31458, it would be the 218th highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Alaska. The median income for a family in the city was $30625, it would be the 98th lowest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Alaska. The per capita income for the city was $8764, it is the 68th poorest city in terms of per capita income. The median income is $12171, The median income for males was $12500, compared to $11806 for females.

In 2000, 189 pupils and students, of which 104 are male and 85 are female, 29.12% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 12 nursery or pri school, 24 kindergarten, 116 elementary school, 32 high school and 5 College graduate school.

YearPopulation
April 2000 census649
April 2000 Estimate649
July 2000 Estimate647
July 2001 Estimate648
July 2002 Estimate648
July 2003 Estimate651
July 2004 Estimate659
July 2005 Estimate659
July 2006 Estimate650
July 2007 Estimate650
July 2008 Estimate647
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school4812
Kindergarten17724
Elementary school6353116
High school201232
College or graduate school055
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Gambell city, Alaska$31458$30625$8764
Nome Census Area, Alaska$41250$44189$15476
Alaska, United States$51571$59036$22660
United States$41994$50046$21587