Seward, AK
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Seward, Alaska Summary
Life in Seward research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Seward over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Seward:
The population in Seward is 2,614.
The median home value in Seward is $241,600.
The median income in Seward is $75,050.
The median rent in Seward is $955.
The unemployment rate in Seward is 6.1%.
The poverty rate in Seward is 10.1%.
Table Of Contents
Seward SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8
Diversity
8.5
Safety
5
Amenities
5
Education
8
Commute
10
Seward, AK Crime Report
53
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,987.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-14.50%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Seward / 100k People |
Alaska / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 53 | 1,987.3 | 3,098.4 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 10 | 375.0 | 837.8 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.7 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 1 | 37.5 | 97.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 8 | 300.0 | 578.9 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 43 | 1,612.3 | 2,260.5 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 75.0 | 379.5 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 37 | 1,387.3 | 1,611.7 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 4 | 150.0 | 269.3 | 282.7 |
Seward, AK Photos
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Rankings for Seward in Alaska
Map Of Seward, AK
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Population over time in Seward
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,614 | -5.6% |
| 2020 | 2,770 | 0.8% |
| 2019 | 2,748 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 2,714 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 2,710 | 2.4% |
| 2016 | 2,646 | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 2,722 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 2,692 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 2,661 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 2,621 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Seward
| Race | Seward | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.5% | 59.0% | 59.4% |
| African American | 2.7% | 3.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 14.9% | 14.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 4.6% | 1.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 4.6% | 8.2% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 9.3% | 7.3% | 18.4% |
Gender in Seward
| Gender | Seward | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 37.4% | 47.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 62.6% | 52.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Seward for adults over 25
| Education | Seward | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Seward, Alaska
| Income | Seward | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.3% | 4.1% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.5% | 2.8% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.0% | 6.2% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 0.0% | 6.2% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.9% | 9.8% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 7.3% | 17.6% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18.2% | 13.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.8% | 19.2% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.4% | 10.0% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.7% | 10.3% | 9.5% |
