equestId":"563380f2-403f-4623-a7b2-67cc7044b5a1","resource":"content","data":[{"id":"txt_f61893fd0df4465eb8708b93e4101cae","text":"\n \nShishmaref, AK, is a small town of 594 people located on an island in the Chukchi Sea. With a population density of 0 people per square mile, it's one of the least densely populated places in all of the US. Despite its size, Shishmaref offers plenty to do year-round. In addition to outdoor activities such as fishing and hiking, there are local businesses like Kuzitrin Trading Post and E&K Eskimo Arts that offer unique goods and souvenirs made by locals. There are also organizations like Kawerak Inc that work to keep alive traditional subsistence lifestyles and promote cultural preservation among Alaskan natives. Sports fans can attend a number of sporting events hosted by schools within the region, including basketball games held by Shishmaref High School or soccer matches at Unalakleet School. No matter what someone enjoys doing, Shishmaref has something for everyone to enjoy!
The population in Shishmaref (zip 99772) is 594. There are 0 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Shishmaref (zip 99772) is 30.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Shishmaref (zip 99772) is 4.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Shishmaref (zip 99772)
- 28.5% are married
- 4.5% are divorced
- 27.4% are married with children
- 47.9% have children, but are single
Race in Shishmaref (zip 99772)
- 5.7% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 92.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander