Seward, Alaska is a beautiful coastal town located on the Kenai Peninsula. With a population of 2,614 residents, Seward offers an intimate community feeling with plenty of adventure and activities to enjoy year-round. Local businesses such as Seward Community Co-Op, Chums Restaurant & Bar, The SEWARD TIDE CHARTERS are all popular destinations for tourists and natives alike. There are plenty of outdoor activities to keep people busy, such as fishing, kayaking, glacier trekking and exploring the wildlife refuge and state park nearby. Seward also hosts many local events like the annual 4th of July Festival or the Polar Bear Plunge/Fireworks Show in January. Demographic organizations like Seward Senior Citizens Center offer senior citizens various resources such as health support services and recreational activities. Finally there are sporting events throughout the year including the annual Community Ski Marathon where ski teams compete over a given distance.
The population in Seward is 2,614. There are 187 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Seward is 43.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Seward is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Seward
- 41.3% are married
- 14.8% are divorced
- 15.0% are married with children
- 16.0% have children, but are single
Race in Seward
- 65.0% are White
- 1.9% are Black
- 7.5% are Asian
- 15.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.5% Two or more races
- 0.7% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander