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Unalaska

Alaska · 4,376 residents · 102.212 sq mi
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Unalaska is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $307,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,376
+2%since 2000
from 4,283 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
43 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 42 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+12%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Unalaska
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,625
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,539 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,353
+3%since 2000
from $24,676 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
56.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.345
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade82.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Information1.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$307,100
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $172,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,298
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,094 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
17.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
75.5% rent
Vacancy rate
30.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+54%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic33.7%(1,473)
Black6.6%(287)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(666)
Asian31.9%(1,397)
Other6.4%(281)
Diversity Score89.9%(3,935)
Diversity Score
90
+13%since 2000
from 80 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.3%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
4.9 min
−51%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
9.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
29.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
56.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
7.4%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
76.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
Female
23.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
Foreign born
63.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.7%
−71.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Unalaska, Alaska?

Unalaska, Alaska has about 4,376 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Unalaska, Alaska?

The typical household in Unalaska, Alaska earns about $80,625 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 $307,100, and the typical rent is about $1,298 a month.

How educated are people in Unalaska, Alaska?

About 9.3% 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 11.5% 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 1,287 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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