Aleutians East Borough, Alaska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Aleutians East Borough is located in Alaska with a total population of 3,423. It is the 20th most populous county out of 30 in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Aleutians East Borough is 41.8 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 12.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Aleutians East Borough is $72,692. This is 19% lower than the state median of $89,336. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.4%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $144,300. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $333,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Aleutians East Borough is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 57.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% lower than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Aleutians East Borough is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 15.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (15.4%) is well below the state average of 58.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (5.9% vs 3.0%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (21.2% vs 6.3%).

Education

18.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 31.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.9%.