Seward, AK Demographics

A map of Seward's Population by Race

Seward, Alaska had a population of 2,717 in 2020. It was 66.2% White, 3.8% Black, 1.8% Asian, 6.0% Hispanic, 14.7% Native American/Other, and 7.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Seward, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Seward is the 39th most populous. 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).

Seward's White Population

1,799 residents of Seward identify as White, or 66.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Seward slightly larger than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Seward is ranked #129 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Seward is less White than neighboring Lowell Point (81% White), Bear Creek (76.7% White), Primrose (76% White), Crown Point (74.8% White), and Moose Pass (89.9% White).

Seward's Black Population

104 residents of Seward identify as Black, or 3.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Seward roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alaska (2.8% Black). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Seward is ranked #15 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Seward is more Black than neighboring Lowell Point (0% Black), Bear Creek (0.5% Black), Primrose (0% Black), Crown Point (0% Black), and Moose Pass (0% Black).

Seward's Asian Population

50 residents of Seward identify as Asian, or 1.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Seward roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Seward is ranked #56 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Seward is more Asian than neighboring Moose Pass (0.9% Asian). Seward is less Asian than neighboring Lowell Point (6.3% Asian), Bear Creek (2.1% Asian), Primrose (3.1% Asian), and Crown Point (4.2% Asian).

Seward's Hispanic Population

164 residents of Seward identify as Hispanic, or 6.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Seward roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Seward is ranked #50 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Seward is more Hispanic than neighboring Lowell Point (5.1% Hispanic), Bear Creek (3.6% Hispanic), Crown Point (2.5% Hispanic), and Moose Pass (2.6% Hispanic). Seward is less Hispanic than neighboring Primrose (6.3% Hispanic).

Seward's Native American/Other Population

399 residents of Seward identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 14.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Seward roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Seward is ranked #201 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Seward is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lowell Point (3.8% Native American/Other), Bear Creek (7% Native American/Other), Primrose (5.2% Native American/Other), Crown Point (9.2% Native American/Other), and Moose Pass (2.2% Native American/Other).

Seward's Multiracial Population

201 residents of Seward identify as Multiracial, or 7.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Seward roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Seward is ranked #148 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Seward is more Multiracial than neighboring Lowell Point (3.8% Multiracial), and Moose Pass (4.4% Multiracial). Seward is less Multiracial than neighboring Bear Creek (10.2% Multiracial), Primrose (9.4% Multiracial), and Crown Point (9.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.