Selawik

Akuligaq
Aerial photograph of Selawik Village

Selawik is located at the mouth of the Selawik River, approximately 90 miles east of Kotzebue and near the Selawik National Wildlife Refuge. The village spans three riverbanks linked by bridges. Subsistence activities are an important part of the local economy.

Selawik Village Map
Year Incorporated
1977
Community Type
2nd Class City
Federally Recognized Tribe
Native Village of Selawik
Population (2020)
809
Median Age (2016-2020)
23.5
Percent Alaska Native / American Indian alone or in combination (2016-2020)
98%
Average Household Size (2016-2020)
4.04
Fuel Cost (2022)
$6.39/gallon (Gasoline)
$7.72/gallon (Heating Oil)
Median Household Income (2016-2020)
$33,438
Denali Commission Distressed Community (2018)
Yes
Electric Utility
Alaska Village Electric Coop
Water System
Circ
Wastewater System
Vacuum
Landfill Class
III
Road Access
No
Air Access
Gravel Airport
Runway 1
2659ft x 60ft
Runway 2
3002ft x 60ft
Dock/Port
Yes
Barge Access
Seasonal
Top Employers
Selawik High School
20-49
Selawik City Office
10-19
Selawik Police Dept
10-19
US Fish & Wildlife Service
10-19
Number of Active Business Licenses (2019)
6
Davis-Ramoth School:
Grades
Pre K-12
Enrollment
270
Year Built
1975

BOROUGH ASSEMBLY MEMBERS

Raven Sheldon

Seat E- Selawik, Buckland, Deering
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