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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Unalaska

Alaska · 4,283 residents · 102.212 sq mi
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Unalaska is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,539. Population has grown 39% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $172,300. Households here earn about 35% more than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,283
+39%since 1990
from 3,089 in 1990
1990 – 2025
42 / sq mi
+39%since 1990
from 30 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.5
+25%since 1990
from 29.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Unalaska
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$69,539
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,215 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,676
+23%since 1990
from $20,055 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.5%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$172,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $93,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,094
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $862 in 1990
US average: $602
21.9%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 25.7% in 1990
78.1% rent
2.5
+50%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(1,917)
Black1.6%(49)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(351)
Asian19.3%(597)
Diversity Score78.2%(2,415)
2000
White, non-Hispanic41.6%(1,780)
Black3.7%(157)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(551)
Asian30.5%(1,307)
Diversity Score79.8%(3,419)
80
+2%since 1990
from 78 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.1%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 78.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.6%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.0 min
−79%since 1990
from 48.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Unalaska, Alaska?

Unalaska, Alaska has about 4,283 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Unalaska, Alaska?

The typical household in Unalaska, Alaska earns about $69,539 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 $172,300, and the typical rent is about $1,094 a month.

How educated are people in Unalaska, Alaska?

About 11.2% 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 12.5% 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 1,194 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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

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