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Akutan

Alaska · 1,589 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 $34,583. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 876 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $91,400. Households here earn about 56% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,589
+123%since 2000
from 713 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
+123%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+7%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5078021K1K2K1990201020202024Akutan
2024694
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,583
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,274
+180%since 2000
from $12,258 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.5%
−28.0 ptssince 2000
from 45.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade76.7%
US avg: 10%
Information2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,400
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
+151%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $175 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−19.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
37.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.2%(146)
Black16.7%(266)
Hispanic / Latino35.4%(563)
Asian31.4%(499)
Other28.6%(454)
Diversity Score95.9%(1,524)
Diversity Score
96
+18%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
4.7 min
−39%since 2000
from 7.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
91.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
92.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 98.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.1%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
Female
31.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
Foreign born
53.4%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
47.8%
+34.6 ptssince 2013
from 13.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Akutan, Alaska?

Akutan, Alaska has about 1,589 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Akutan, Alaska?

The typical household in Akutan, Alaska earns about $34,583 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 $91,400, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in Akutan, Alaska?

About 17.3% 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 17.5% 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 984 residents, a change of about 163 percent over that period.

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