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Akutan

Alaska · 1,027 residents · 65.977 sq mi
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Akutan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,375. Population has grown 44% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $129,200. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 48% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,027
+44%since 2000
from 713 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
16 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.1
+10%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5078021K1K2K1990201020202024Akutan
2024694
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,375
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,099
+80%since 2000
from $12,258 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−34.1 ptssince 2000
from 45.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.143
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade96.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
+171%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $175 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−82.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
67.5% rent
Vacancy rate
26.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
60.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+37%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic9.2%(94)
Black17.3%(178)
Hispanic / Latino20.8%(214)
Asian42.6%(437)
Other4.8%(49)
Diversity Score88%(904)
Diversity Score
88
+8%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
59.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
4.8 min
−38%since 2000
from 7.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
30.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
68.5%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
2.2%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
Female
31.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
Foreign born
88.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.8%
−66.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Akutan, Alaska?

Akutan, Alaska has about 1,027 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Akutan, Alaska?

The typical household in Akutan, Alaska earns about $34,375 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 $129,200, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Akutan, Alaska?

About 9.2% 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 11.4% 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 422 residents, a change of about 70 percent over that period.

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