Aleutians East Borough, Alaska Demographics 2026

Name: Aleutians East Borough, Alaska Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Aleutians East Borough, Alaska has a population of 3,491, the 20th most populous county in Alaska. The median household income is $65,365 and the median home value is $135,500. The poverty rate is 13.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Aleutians East Borough Quick Facts

Population 3,491

Median Household Income $65,365

Median Home Value $135,500

Poverty Rate 13.2%

Unemployment Rate 8.3%

Median Age 40.8 years

Homeownership Rate 64.2%

Affordability Ratio 2.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.3%

High School Graduation 86.9%

Cities/Places 6

Population 3,491 20th of 30

Median Income $65,365 30% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.2%

Unemployment 8.3%

How Aleutians East Borough Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	3,423	3,491	+2.0%
Median household income	$72,692	$65,365	-10.1%
Median home value	$144,300	$135,500	-6.1%

Median Household Income

Aleutians East Borough

$65,365

$92,788

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Aleutians East Borough

$135,500

$352,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.2%

$25K-$50K 20.3%

$50K-$100K 40.6%

$100K+ 25.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.5%

$10K-$15K

1.4%

$15K-$20K

3.4%

$20K-$25K

3.8%

$25K-$30K

9.2%

$30K-$35K

1.8%

$35K-$40K

2.8%

$40K-$45K

3.8%

$45K-$50K

2.7%

$50K-$60K

7.4%

$60K-$75K

12.7%

$75K-$100K

20.5%

$100K-$125K

5.7%

$125K-$150K

7.7%

$150K-$200K

6.7%

$200K+

5.0%

Employment

8.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.9%|National: 5.2%

77.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 64.2%

Renter 35.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $979/mo 18.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

14.0%

18-34

25.3%

35-54

30.8%

55-74

25.2%

75+

4.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very High Diversity

This community is exceptionally diverse, with no single racial or ethnic group dominating the population.

State average: 63 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Aleutians East Borough

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
King Cove	1,352	$61,645	10.6%	$99,800
Sand Point	1,064	$81,563	14.8%	$189,100
Akutan	694	$35,833	20.2%	$93,300
False Pass	151	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Cold Bay	145	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Nelson Lagoon	78	$77,917	21.8%	$205,800

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Population Overview

Aleutians East Borough is located in Alaska with a total population of 3,491. It is the 20th most populous county out of 30 in Alaska. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Aleutians East Borough is 40.8 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 35.8 years. Only 14.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Aleutians East Borough is $65,365. This is 30% lower than the state median of $92,788. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.2%. This is 30% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 8.3%. This is 43% higher than the state rate of 5.9%. The median home value is $135,500. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $352,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Aleutians East Borough is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 66.8%.

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 16.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (16.9%) is well below the state average of 57.7%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (19.0% vs 6.3%).

Education

18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 31.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Aleutians East Borough come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alaska and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Aleutians East Borough, Alaska?

Aleutians East Borough has a population of 3,491, making it the 20th most populous county in Alaska.

What is the median income in Aleutians East Borough?

The median household income in Aleutians East Borough is $65,365 with a poverty rate of 13.2%.

How many cities are in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska?

Aleutians East Borough contains 6 Census-designated places.