Seldovia, Alaska
City · Population 250 · #93 in Alaska
About Seldovia
Set in the central part of Alaska, Seldovia is a tiny community, home to 250 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Seldovia holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.39 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 641 residents per square mile.
📰 Seldovia News Today
- Seldovia Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jul 2
- Seldovia geologist and work on glacial landslides featured in June National Geographic article by Christian Elliot KBBI AM 890 · Jun 2
- Alaska Air National Guardsmen conduct a medical evacuation at night Alaska Native News · Jan 15
- 9 Alaska Towns With A Slower Pace Of Life WorldAtlas · Jul 25
- 6 Waterfront Rentals in Alaska That Feel Like a Dream Only In Your State · Jun 16
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Seldovia Unique
- The only place in America named Seldovia — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
- Alaska living: vast wilderness, midnight sun in summer, and true frontier spirit.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Seldovia
- Boardwalk Pub & Grill — seafood
- Jack & Aiva's Restaurant
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Seldovia Village Tribe Museum · Museum
- Seldovia Boardwalk · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Seldovia
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Seldovia
- Susan B English School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlaska
TypeCity
Population (2024)250
Rank in state#93 of 149
Land area0.39 sq mi
Density641/sq mi
Coordinates59.4395, -151.7104