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Akutan

Alaska · 1,591 residents (2025 est.) · 65.977 sq mi
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Akutan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $93,300. The poverty rate of 20.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
694
−3%since 2000
from 713 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.6
+3%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,591 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5078021K1K2K1990201020202024Akutan
2024694
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,833
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,635
+321%since 2000
from $12,258 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
−25.3 ptssince 2000
from 45.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
+218%since 2010
from 0.143 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade78.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information0.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,300
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
56.4%
−25.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
43.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.7%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
−5%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic21.3%(152)
Black2.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino20.8%(148)
Asian38.6%(275)
Other0%
Diversity Score81.6%(582)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.2%(182)
Black13%(90)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(112)
Asian16.4%(114)
Other28.2%(196)
Diversity Score97.7%(678)
Diversity Score
98
+20%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
5.6 min
−27%since 2000
from 7.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
73.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
85.9%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
91.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 98.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.1%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
73.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
Female
26.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
Foreign born
55.2%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−65.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2012
from 5.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
50.1%
+36.9 ptssince 2013
from 13.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
56.4%
+22.1 ptssince 2017
from 34.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
36.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2016
from 26.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2016
from 19.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Akutan, Alaska?

Akutan, Alaska has about 694 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Akutan, Alaska?

The typical household in Akutan, Alaska earns about $35,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Akutan, Alaska expensive?

In Akutan, Alaska, the median home is worth about $93,300.

How educated are people in Akutan, Alaska?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Akutan, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Akutan, Alaska?

About 20.2% of people in Akutan, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Akutan, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Akutan, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 89 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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