| Population | 284 Seldovia: 161 Seldovia Village: (2006 Census) |
|---|---|
| Percentage Alaska Native | 23.1 % Seldovia; 40% Seldovia Village (2000 Census) |
| Seasonal Population | There is a significant increase in the summer population due to summer residents and tourism. |
| Local Housing Units (total, occupied & vacant) | 232 |
| Brief History | Native residents are mixed Dena'ina Indian, Aleut and Sugpiaq Eskimo (also known as Alutiiq). The name Seldovia is derived from "Seldevoy," a Russian word meaning "herring bay." Between 1869 and 1882, a trading post was located here and a post office was established in 1898. The village developed around commercial fishing and fish processing and prior to the Seward and Sterling highways, was the largest community on the Kenai Peninsula. The City of Seldovia was incorporated in 1945 and remains a First Class City today. |
| Present-day Economy | Seldovia's economy in the summer months is based on providing services to an influx of visitors and summer residents. May through September many bed and breakfasts, hotels and restuarants are open to accomodate summer visitors; and sport fishing charters, custom fish processing/freezing, and tour operators offer services as well. Year-round economy is primarily supported by state, borough and local government positions; native organization employment; independent business owners providing services to the year-round community; and although Seldovia's main inome is no longer commerical fishing, 57 residents hold commercial fishing permits and aqua-culture farmers operate year-round in Jackalof Bay. |
| Local Jobs | Seldovia is reported to support jobs according to the 2000 Census, but since the population has significantly incresed since then, employment has also. |
| Subsistence | Seldovia is an Alutiiq village. Commercial fishing and subsistence are an integral part of the local culture. |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.4 % (2000 Census) |
| Median Household Income | $45,313 (2000 Census) |
