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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Aleutians West Census Area

Alaska · 5,465 residents · 4,393.026 sq mi
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Aleutians West Census Area is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $61,406. Population has fallen 42% since 1990, a loss of 4,013 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $95,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,465
−42%since 1990
from 9,478 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1 / sq mi
−42%since 1990
from 2 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.1
+35%since 1990
from 26.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K7K9K10K1990201020202024Aleutians West Census Area
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$61,406
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,187 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,037
+60%since 1990
from $15,035 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.9%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$95,700
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $80,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$892
+54%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $441 in 1990
US average: $602
27.8%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 17.9% in 1990
72.2% rent
1.6
−32%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(6,360)
Black7%(660)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(669)
Asian10.2%(964)
Diversity Score71%(6,728)
2000
White, non-Hispanic37.7%(2,059)
Black3%(165)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(573)
Asian24.5%(1,338)
Diversity Score78.3%(4,280)
78
+10%since 1990
from 71 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.0%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 14.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.5%
−7.3 ptssince 1990
from 85.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.0%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.6 min
−61%since 1990
from 25.0 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 Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska?

Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska has about 5,465 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska?

The typical household in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska earns about $61,406 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 $95,700, and the typical rent is about $892 a month.

How educated are people in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska?

About 11.0% 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 11.9% 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 4,013 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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

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