Seldovia, AK Demographics

A map of Seldovia's Population by Race

Seldovia, Alaska has an estimated population of 202, a large decrease from the 235 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.7% White, 17.3% Multiracial, 4.5% Native American/Other, 1.5% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Seldovia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Seldovia has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Alaska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Seldovia, that probability was 51.8% in 2020 and 37.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Seldovia is ranked the 184th most populous place in Alaska, out of 355 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Seldovia was ranked the 182nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Seldovia's White Population

155 residents of Seldovia, or 76.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Seldovia is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Seldovia ranks 130th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Seldovia's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Seldovia's population has increased from 66.0% to 76.7%.

Seldovia is more White than neighboring Seldovia Village (56.8% White), Port Graham (10.8% White), Nanwalek (0.5% White), and Homer (74.8% White). Seldovia is less White than neighboring Diamond Ridge (86.7% White).

Seldovia's Black Population

3 residents of Seldovia, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Seldovia is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Seldovia ranks 155th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Seldovia's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 3. Black residents' share of Seldovia's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.5%.

Seldovia is more Black than neighboring Seldovia Village (0% Black), Nanwalek (0% Black), Homer (0.3% Black), and Diamond Ridge (0.2% Black). Seldovia is less Black than neighboring Port Graham (3.6% Black).

Seldovia's Asian Population

0 residents of Seldovia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Seldovia is lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Seldovia ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Seldovia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Seldovia's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

Seldovia is less Asian than neighboring Seldovia Village (2.3% Asian), Port Graham (2.4% Asian), Homer (2.3% Asian), and Diamond Ridge (1.8% Asian).

Seldovia's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Seldovia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Seldovia is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Seldovia ranks 155th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Seldovia's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Seldovia's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.0%.

Seldovia is less Hispanic than neighboring Seldovia Village (4.2% Hispanic), Nanwalek (3.5% Hispanic), Homer (6.8% Hispanic), and Diamond Ridge (2.7% Hispanic).

Seldovia's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Seldovia, or 4.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Seldovia is considerably lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Seldovia ranks 214th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Seldovia's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 69.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Seldovia's population has decreased from 12.3% to 4.5%.

Seldovia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Diamond Ridge (3.9% Native American/Other). Seldovia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Seldovia Village (20.2% Native American/Other), Port Graham (78.3% Native American/Other), Nanwalek (68.3% Native American/Other), and Homer (6.7% Native American/Other).

Seldovia's Multiracial Population

35 residents of Seldovia, or 17.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Seldovia is higher than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Seldovia ranks 13th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Seldovia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Seldovia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 17.3%.

Seldovia is more Multiracial than neighboring Seldovia Village (16.4% Multiracial), Port Graham (4.8% Multiracial), Homer (9.2% Multiracial), and Diamond Ridge (4.7% Multiracial). Seldovia is less Multiracial than neighboring Nanwalek (27.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.