Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska Demographics 2026

Name: Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska has a population of 5,235, the 17th most populous county in Alaska. The median household income is $135,500 and the median home value is $434,700. The poverty rate is 11.3%.

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

Aleutians West Census Area Quick Facts

Population 5,235

Median Household Income $135,500

Median Home Value $434,700

Poverty Rate 11.3%

Unemployment Rate 4.3%

Median Age 40.1 years

Homeownership Rate 33.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.9%

High School Graduation 90.6%

Cities/Places 8

Population 5,235 17th of 30

Median Income $135,500 46% higher than state

Poverty Rate 11.3%

Unemployment 4.3%

How Aleutians West Census Area 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	5,178	5,235	+1.1%
Median household income	$107,344	$135,500	+26.2%
Median home value	$419,100	$434,700	+3.7%

Median Household Income

Aleutians West Census Area

$135,500

$92,788

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Aleutians West Census Area

$434,700

$352,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 4.9%

$25K-$50K 5.8%

$50K-$100K 23.4%

$100K+ 65.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.3%

$10K-$15K

1.7%

$15K-$20K

0.5%

$20K-$25K

0.4%

$25K-$30K

0.5%

$30K-$35K

0.4%

$35K-$40K

1.1%

$40K-$45K

2.4%

$45K-$50K

1.4%

$50K-$60K

2.9%

$60K-$75K

8.2%

$75K-$100K

12.3%

$100K-$125K

11.3%

$125K-$150K

15.6%

$150K-$200K

16.7%

$200K+

22.3%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.9%|National: 5.2%

86.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 33.5%

Renter 66.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,982/mo 17.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

9.2%

18-34

31.3%

35-54

39.0%

55-74

20.0%

75+

0.5%

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 West Census Area

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Unalaska	4,556	$131,964	9.6%	$462,400
St. Paul	378	$158,438	25.1%	$95,000
Eareckson Station	129	N/A	4.7%	N/A
Adak	73	$250,000+	0.0%	$139,100
St. George	70	N/A	70.0%	$95,000
Atka	15	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Attu Station	13	N/A	N/A	N/A
Nikolski	1	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Aleutians West Census Area is located in Alaska with a total population of 5,235. It is the 17th most populous county out of 30 in Alaska. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Aleutians West Census Area is 40.1 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 35.8 years. Only 9.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Aleutians West Census Area is $135,500. This is 46% higher than the state median of $92,788. It is also 68% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.3%. This is 12% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 5.9%. The median home value is $434,700. Housing costs are 23% higher than the state median of $352,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 33.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 50% lower than the state average of 66.8%.

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 24.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (24.2%) is well below the state average of 57.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (7.0% vs 2.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (13.7% vs 7.3%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (39.5% vs 6.3%).

Education

17.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% 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 90.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Aleutians West Census Area 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 West Census Area, Alaska?

Aleutians West Census Area has a population of 5,235, making it the 17th most populous county in Alaska.

What is the median income in Aleutians West Census Area?

The median household income in Aleutians West Census Area is $135,500 with a poverty rate of 11.3%.

How many cities are in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska?

Aleutians West Census Area contains 8 Census-designated places.