Aleutians West Census Area is home to 5,561 people in Alaska. 32% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 54%. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 28% national rate. Getting to work takes 5 minutes on average. At a median age of 40.7, this is an older place than the country as a whole.
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.
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.
