Shishmaref City, Alaska

Shishmaref City, Alaska is a city of the Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States. According to the latest population census dating back to 2000, the Shishmaref City is home to 562 inhabitants. As of July 2008, the estimated population of the city is 560, It is the 98th largest in terms of population. It is spread over 7.27 mi˛ (18.83 sq km), of which, 2.78 square miles (7.2 sq km ) of it is land and 4.48 square miles (11.6 sq km) of it is water, making it Alaska's 85th smallest by total area.

As of the census of 2000, there were 562 residents, 142 households, and 110 families in the city. The population density was 202 people per square mile (77.99/km˛), it is the 40th most populated city in terms of population density. There were 148 housing units at an average density of 53.2 per square mile (20.54/km˛). The average household size was 3.96 persons, and the average family size was 4.59 persons. Age range in the city was well distributed with 40.9% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 12.6% from 45 to 64, and 5.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 125.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 121.3 males. The median age of the city's population was 24.1 years, The median age of males and females living in Shishmaref City was 22.8 and 24.8 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 30 White, Black or African American, 524 American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 8 from two or more races and Ohter races.

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

The median income for a household in the city was $30714, making it the 229th wealthiest city by median household income among the Alaska. The median income for a family in the city was $29306, making it the 88th poorest city by median family income among the Alaska. The per capita income for the city was $10487, making its Alaska's 97th lowest city by per capita income. The median income was $13828, Males have a median income of $14844 versus $12813 for females.

In 2000, 192 pupils and students, of which 117 are male and 75 are female, 34.16% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 9 nursery or pri school, 28 kindergarten, 96 elementary school, 48 high school and 11 College graduate school.

YearPopulation
April 2000 census562
April 2000 Estimate562
July 2000 Estimate560
July 2001 Estimate561
July 2002 Estimate561
July 2003 Estimate563
July 2004 Estimate570
July 2005 Estimate571
July 2006 Estimate563
July 2007 Estimate563
July 2008 Estimate560
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school639
Kindergarten121628
Elementary school633396
High school291948
College or graduate school7411
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Shishmaref city, Alaska$30714$29306$10487
Nome Census Area, Alaska$41250$44189$15476
Alaska, United States$51571$59036$22660
United States$41994$50046$21587