Living in Oscarville, Alaska

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oscarville · Census data 2020–2024

Oscarville has 42 residents with a median age of 20. .

Oscarville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Oscarville at a glance

Population
42
Median age
20State: 35.8
Homeowners
27.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
Average commute
4 min

Is Oscarville a good place to live?

Pros: An average commute of 4 minutes.

Cons: Unemployment of 19%; a poverty rate of 57.1%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Housing in Oscarville: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
17
Owner-occupied
27.3%
Renter-occupied
72.7%
Vacant
35.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1975
Average household size
3.82

35.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Oscarville has many vacation and second homes.

Oscarville demographics

Population
42
Median age
20
Under 18
42.9%
65 and older
0%
Households
11
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White0%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oscarville ›

Education in Oscarville

18.8% of adults 25 and older in Oscarville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 18.8% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Oscarville18.8%
Alaska31.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Oscarville

Unemployment rate
19%State: 5.9%
Average commute
4 minState: 19 min
Work from home
5.9%
Drive alone
0%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
88.2%
Homes with broadband
100%

Oscarville vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Oscarville42———
Napaskiak447$55,000$47,000$1,268
Bethel6,312$117,255$360,200$1,678
Napakiak556$27,143—$1,708
Kwethluk975$51,917$86,700$725
Akiachak736$30,000$137,500$708
Akiak377$78,929—$492
Nunapitchuk618$43,438$90,700$1,303
Eek174$45,417$123,200—

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Living in Oscarville: FAQ

Is Oscarville, AK a good place to live?

Pluses: an average commute of 4 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 19%; a poverty rate of 57.1%.

What is the median age in Oscarville?

The median age in Oscarville is 20 years (Alaska: 35.8).

How long is the commute in Oscarville?

The average commute to work in Oscarville is 4 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Oscarville?

The unemployment rate in Oscarville is 19% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Oscarville?

18.8% of adults in Oscarville have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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