Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Aleutians West Census Area is located in Alaska with a total population of 5,178. It is the 18th most populous county out of 30 in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Aleutians West Census Area is 39.1 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 13.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Aleutians West Census Area is $107,344. This is 20% higher than the state median of $89,336. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 37% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.2%. This is 9% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $419,100. Housing costs are 26% higher than the state median of $333,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 29.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 56% lower than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Aleutians West Census Area is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 23.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (23.7%) is well below the state average of 58.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (5.3% vs 3.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (13.8% vs 7.1%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (40.7% vs 6.3%).

Education

17.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% 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 90.5%.