Living in Scammon Bay, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Scammon Bay · Census data 2020–2024
Scammon Bay has 440 residents with a median age of 17.6. The median household income is $41,607 (55% lower than the Alaska median).
Scammon Bay is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Scammon Bay at a glance
- Population
- 440
- Median age
- 17.6State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $41,607State: $92,788
- Homeowners
- 57.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.9%
- Average commute
- 4 min
Is Scammon Bay a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 4 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 55% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 28.3%; a poverty rate of 46.6%.
Scammon Bay median household income
The median household income in Scammon Bay is $41,607 and the income per person is $11,643. 46.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Scammon Bay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 105
- Owner-occupied
- 57.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.3%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 4.54
Scammon Bay demographics
- Population
- 440
- Median age
- 17.6
- Under 18
- 50.9%
- 65 and older
- 7.3%
- Households
- 97
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Scammon Bay ›
Education in Scammon Bay
6.9% of adults 25 and older in Scammon Bay have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Scammon Bay
- Unemployment rate
- 28.3%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 4 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Drive alone
- 0%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 62.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.6%
Scammon Bay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scammon Bay | 440 | $41,607 | — | — |
| Chevak | 494 | $35,875 | $86,200 | $779 |
| Hooper Bay | 903 | $49,688 | $150,000 | $725 |
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What is the median household income in Scammon Bay, AK?
The median household income in Scammon Bay is $41,607, 55% lower than the Alaska median of $92,788 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Scammon Bay, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 4 minutes. Minuses: median household income 55% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 28.3%; a poverty rate of 46.6%.
What is the median age in Scammon Bay?
The median age in Scammon Bay is 17.6 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Scammon Bay?
The average commute to work in Scammon Bay is 4 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Scammon Bay?
The unemployment rate in Scammon Bay is 28.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Scammon Bay?
6.9% of adults in Scammon Bay 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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