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Seward, AK


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Seward, Alaska

Seward, Alaska, in Kenai Peninsula county, is 75 miles S of Anchorage, Alaska. There are 2,830 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Seward

In Seward, about 37% of adults are married. People in Seward are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Males are more numerous in the city than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Seward had a median family income of $54,904. Lots of residents of Seward prove that it's possible to work from home regularly. People say that the city is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Seward folks tended to give their money ($4,750) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Seward Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Seward that were owner-occupied was 50%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Seward, 72% of commuters drive to work. Seward offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Seward strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alaska):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophySeward Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophySeward Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophySeward Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Seward Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Seward, AK

Comparing Seward to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alaska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men109
Racial Diversity77
Age of the Population59
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Senior Citizens18
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size41
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income97
People in Middle Class or Better77
College Educated Adults76
People Above Poverty67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times105
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use85

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built81
People Living Alone79
Affordability of Property Taxes45
Affordability of Rents27

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime58
Low Property Crime24

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