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Aleutians West Census Area

Alaska · 5,561 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 $72,917. 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 $163,400.

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 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,561
+2%since 2000
from 5,465 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+13%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K9K10K1990201020202024Aleutians West Census Area
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,917
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,406 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,920
+24%since 2000
from $24,037 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade77.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Information1.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,400
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,172
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $892 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
17.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
67.7% rent
Vacancy rate
66.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+44%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.7%(2,059)
Black3%(165)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(573)
Asian24.5%(1,338)
Other0%
Diversity Score78.3%(4,280)
2010
White, non-Hispanic31.4%(1,745)
Black5.7%(318)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(726)
Asian28.3%(1,575)
Other12.5%(695)
Diversity Score92.6%(5,149)
Diversity Score
93
+18%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
4.6 min
−52%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
8.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
24.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
61.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
21.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
8.7%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
76.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
Female
23.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
Foreign born
54.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−67.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Income$95,361+31%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska?

Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska has about 5,561 residents according to the 2010 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 $72,917 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 $163,400, and the typical rent is about $1,172 a month.

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

About 9.0% 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 12.6% 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 3,917 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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

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