The Population & Steets of Shaktoolik City, Alaska, are a bit unusual for an Alaskan town. This small community is home to approximately 256 people, which makes it one of the lower-density cities in the state. While the population is mostly based on subsistence, there are a few people who earn cash from part-time jobs such as commercial fishing and working for the City and its school. There is also reindeer herding, which provides both income and meat. The main sources of subsistence foods are fish, crabs, greens, and roots.
The population of Shaktoolik, AK, is primarily comprised of American Indians and Alaska Natives. There are also a few White (non-Hispanic) residents, and a few Two+ residents. Of the population, 0% of Shaktoolik's citizens are Hispanic, which means they are not native to the state.
In terms of income, Native Americans and Whites are the most common racial groups in Shaktoolik. There are no data available on the percentage of Blacks, Native Americans, or Hispanics living below the poverty line. The Census Bureau uses a set of income thresholds to define poverty, and if a family's income is less than the threshold, the entire family is considered poor.