Shageluk at a glance
- Population: 96 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate), the 125th-largest of 149 places in Alaska.
- 2020 Census base: 100 people (US Census Bureau, 2020 Census count).
- 2020 to 2023 change: population fell about 4.0% (US Census Bureau Vintage 2023 estimate vs 2020 Census).
- Rank among Alaska places: 125th out of 149 Census places (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: it exceeds roughly 16% of Alaska's Census places by population (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: the Census Gazetteer places it at 62.6760, -159.5618.
- Nearest larger cities: Grayling, AK (23 mi); Holy Cross, AK (35 mi); Aniak, AK (76 mi); Chuathbaluk, AK (77 mi); Upper Kalskag, AK (83 mi); US Census Bureau population estimates.
- Nearest smaller places: Anvik, AK (21 mi) (US Census Bureau estimates).
What a personal loan costs in Shageluk
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Alaska lending rules that apply in Shageluk
The sourced rows below are the rules a licensed lender must follow when lending in Alaska, and therefore in Shageluk.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | 10.5% per annum default; by contract, the greater of 10% or 5 percentage points above the 12th Federal Reserve District advance rate (loans over $25,000 exempt) Source says: "The rate of interest in the state is 10.5 percent a year and no more on money after it is due"; "more than the greater of 10 percent or five percentage points above the annual rate charged member banks for advances by the 12th Federal Reserve District". | Alaska Legislature — Alaska Statutes § 45.45.010 as of 2026-09-16 |
| Payday lending status | Permitted — licensed deferred deposit advances; max $500 outstanding per borrower; origination fee ≤$5; fee ≤$15 per $100 or 15%; minimum 14-day term Source says: "may not make advances to an advance recipient that exceed $500 outstanding in advances to the recipient at one time"; "a fee that does not exceed $15 for each $100 of an advance, or 15 percent of the total amount of the advance". | Alaska Legislature — Alaska Statutes §§ 06.50.410, 06.50.460 as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | License required from the department to make loans of $25,000 or less at above-legal rates; $25,000 liquid assets and $25,000 bond required Source says: "without first obtaining a license from the department"; "liquid assets of at least $25,000". | Alaska Legislature — Alaska Statutes §§ 06.20.010, 06.20.040 as of 2026-09-16 |
| State lending regulator | Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (Division of Banking and Securities) Source says: "department means the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development". The Division of Banking and Securities (commerce.alaska.gov/web/dbs) administers the department's lending license programs. | Alaska Legislature — Alaska Statutes § 06.50.900(5) as of 2026-09-16 |
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