Sheshalik / Red Dog Mine, AK

Neighborhood

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Tin City / Port Clarence

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · © OpenStreetMap contributors·Sources

Demographics of Sheshalik / Red Dog Mine

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

4.3%

Households with Children

66.8%

School Enrollment K-12

971

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 9.7%
School Age (5-17): 30.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.8%
Working Age (35-54): 17.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.7%
Seniors (65+): 8.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 19.1%
High School / GED: 53.2%
Some College or Associate's: 23.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 4.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 32.3%
Single Parents: 34.5%
Couples & Adults: 16.1%
Living Alone: 17.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.1%
Asian: 2.1%
Black or African American: 0.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 92.6%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Indigenous Population by Tribe

Based on tribal enrollment or self-identified affiliation reported to the Census.

American Indian Tribes: 0.0%
Latin American Indian: 0.0%
Alaska Native: 99.8%
Not Specified: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 94.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 2.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 71.1%
Spanish: 0.1%
European & Indo-European: 0.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.3%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 26.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.5%
Elementary (1-4): 9.8%
Middle School (5-8): 11.1%
High School (9-12): 8.9%
College / Graduate: 0.7%
Not Enrolled: 66.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources