Unalaska city, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Unalaska city is a small community located in Alaska. The total population is 4,430. It ranks as the 29th most populous out of 330 cities and towns in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Unalaska city is 38.7 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 12.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Unalaska city is $114,286. This is 28% higher than the state median of $89,336. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 46% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.6%. This is 25% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $448,700. Housing costs are 35% higher than the state median of $333,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 27.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 59% lower than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Unalaska city is Asian, making up 47.1% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 21.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (21.9%) is well below the state average of 58.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (5.4% vs 3.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (14.6% vs 7.1%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (47.1% vs 6.3%).

Education

18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% 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 90.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Unalaska city, Alaska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Alaska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 330 Census-designated places in Alaska. For official data, visit data.census.gov.