North Alaska News

Of the 792 people living in Selawik city in 2019, 45.6 percent (361) were women and 54.4 percent (431) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the North Alaska News.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by a ratio of 223-to-160. In the 65 and over age range, there were 23 females and 20 males.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Sex and age range	Estimated number	Percent of total
Males 18 and over	223	28.2
Females 18 and over	160	20.2
Males 65 and over	20	2.5
Females 65 and over	23	2.9

Source: US Census Bureau