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Unalaska

Alaska · 4,306 residents (2025 est.) · 102.212 sq mi
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Unalaska is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,964. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $462,400. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 42% more than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,556
+6%since 2000
from 4,283 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
45 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 42 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
+11%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,306 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Unalaska
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$131,964
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,539 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,609
+133%since 2000
from $24,676 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.5%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
+4%since 2010
from 0.345 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade38.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance17.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing8.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration0.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$462,400
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $172,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,034
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,094 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
30.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
69.8% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.5%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+41%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.6%(1,780)
Black3.7%(157)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(551)
Asian30.5%(1,307)
Other0%
Diversity Score79.8%(3,419)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22.2%(1,011)
Black8%(365)
Hispanic / Latino15%(685)
Asian45.2%(2,060)
Other9.5%(435)
Diversity Score88.5%(4,033)
Diversity Score
89
+11%since 2000
from 80 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
6.4 min
−36%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
43.8%
+30.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
36.6%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
88.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 93.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.7%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
Female
30.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
Foreign born
49.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−71.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2012
from 5.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.9%
−56.0 ptssince 2013
from 74.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2017
from 77.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
31.6%
−11.1 ptssince 2016
from 42.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 8.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Unalaska, Alaska?

Unalaska, Alaska has about 4,556 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Unalaska, Alaska?

The typical household in Unalaska, Alaska earns about $131,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Unalaska, Alaska expensive?

In Unalaska, Alaska, the median home is worth about $462,400, and the typical rent is about $2,034 a month.

How educated are people in Unalaska, Alaska?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Unalaska, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Unalaska, Alaska?

About 9.6% of people in Unalaska, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Unalaska, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Unalaska, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,467 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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