Selawik, AK
| Election | Margin |
|---|---|
| 2008 | R+37.3 |
| 2012 | R+13.5 |
| 2016 | D+31.1 |
| 2020 | D+22.5 |
| 2024 | R+44.4 |
Turnout is unavailable because a compatible reported ballots-cast numerator and denominator are not both present.
| Population | 412 |
|---|---|
| Latest presidential result | R+44.4 (2024) |
| Results on record | 2008–2024 presidential |
| Median household income | $52,500 |
| County | Northwest Arctic Borough |
| State | AK |
Place narrative
Selawik's population is overwhelmingly Alaska Native, and the village's political participation is shaped by subsistence-economy priorities and the logistical challenges of accessing polling infrastructure in a roadless community above the Arctic Circle.
Presidential history
| Year | Won | Margin | Democratic | Republican | Other | Candidate total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | −44.4% | 25 | 69 | 5 | 99 |
| 2020 | D | +22.5% | 132 | 81 | 14 | 227 |
| 2016 | D | +31.1% | 89 | 42 | 20 | 151 |
| 2012 | R | −13.5% | 137 | 182 | 14 | 333 |
| 2008 | R | −37.3% | 72 | 160 | 4 | 236 |
These Census-place returns are modeled candidate-vote estimates on Census boundaries unless a row explicitly says certified. They are not automatically the official city or town return.
Demographics
| Race & Ethnicity | |
|---|---|
| White | 1.9% |
| Black | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% |
| Income & Age | |
| Median household income | $52,500 |
| Poverty rate | 36.6% |
| Median age | 17.9 |
| Age 18–29 | 11.7% |
| Age 65 and older | 9.2% |
| Education & Language | |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher (25+) | 2.9% |
| Speaks a non-English language at home | 42.8% |
ACS 5-year survey estimates, subject to a margin of error. Race shares are single-race; Hispanic or Latino is a separate, overlapping ethnicity.
Ancestry, religious adherence, and side-by-side parent comparisons appear on the Northwest Arctic Borough county page and the AK state page.