With 5,235 people, Aleutians West Census Area is a county in Alaska. Owners hold 33% of the housing stock. 43% of residents were born outside the United States. The average commute runs 6 minutes. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Few US counties rank higher on income.
At a glance
Wealthier
median household income $135,500, above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 149%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Unique to this place
What stands out about Aleutians West Census Area
What changed most since 1990
Asian share9.6% → 39.5%(+29.9 pts)US over the same years: +3.1 pts
White share64.4% → 24.2%(−40.2 pts)US over the same years: −17.8 pts
Population9,478 → 5,235(−45%)US over the same years: +35%
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)45.1%(133)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)39%(115)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era33.9%(100)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War3.7%(11)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 295 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
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Over time
Aleutians West Census Area, decade by decade
Aleutians West Census Area population, inflation-adjusted income and home value, education, and diversity by year
Year
Population
Median household income
Median home value
Bachelor's degree+
Diversity score
1990
9,478
$84,451
$192,246
14.8%
69.0
2000
5,465
$111,861
$174,332
11.0%
90.9
2010
5,561
$104,896
$235,062
9.0%
98.2
2020
5,232
$105,984
$383,853
17.0%
96.3
2024
5,235
$135,500
$434,700
17.9%
92.2
Census years come from the decennial census and the latest year from the American Community Survey, so part of any change between those two rows can reflect the different surveys. Dollar figures are adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars; a figure ending in "+" was at the Census Bureau's reporting cap that year. The diversity score runs from 0 to 100; see how it's calculated.
How many people live in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska?
Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska has about 5,235 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska?
The typical household in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska earns about $135,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska expensive?
In Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, the median home is worth about $434,700, and the typical rent is about $1,982 a month.
How educated are people in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska?
About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska?
About 11.3% of people in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.
Has Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska grown since 1990?
Yes, Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,243 residents, a change of about -45 percent over that period.
