Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska

AK · FIPS 02016 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 5,235 #2,875 / 3,222
11th
Median Household Income $135,500 +80.3% #21 / 3,222
99th
Median Age 40.1 years +3.1% #2,074 / 3,222
36th
Median Home Value $434,700 +54.2% #215 / 3,222
93th
Median Gross Rent $1,982 +70.4% #52 / 3,222
98th
Poverty Rate 11.3% -10.3% #1,089 / 3,222
66th

Demographics

Aleutians West Census Area has a population of 5,235, making it the #2,875 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

57.0%
Native Born
43.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Aleutians West Census Area is $135,500, ranking #21 out of 3,222 counties — 80.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.3% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.

Median Household Income
$135,500 +80.3% vs nat'l
Rank #21 of 3,222
99th percentile
Per Capita Income
$57,451 +39.2% vs nat'l
Rank #95 of 3,222
97th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.3% −10.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,089 of 3,222
66th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.2% −20.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,456 of 3,222
55th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.9% −46.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,366 of 3,222
27th percentile
Mean Commute Time
8.0 min −70.9% vs nat'l
Rank #3,214 of 3,222
0th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Aleutians West Census Area is $434,700 (+54.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,982/mo and the homeownership rate is 33.5%.

Median Home Value
$434,700 +54.2% vs nat'l
Rank #215 of 3,222
93th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,982 +70.4% vs nat'l
Rank #52 of 3,222
98th percentile
Homeownership Rate
33.5% −48.0% vs nat'l
Rank #3,216 of 3,222
0th percentile
33.5% Homeownership

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Health

81.5% of residents in Aleutians West Census Area have health insurance coverage, which is 11.2% below the national rate.

81.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
81.5% −11.2% vs nat'l
Rank #3,070 of 3,222
5th percentile

About Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska

Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska has a total population of 5,235, making it the 2,875th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Aleutians West Census Area is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Aleutians West Census Area is $135,500, which ranks #21 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 80.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.

The median home value in Aleutians West Census Area is $434,700, 54.2% above the national median. Renters in Aleutians West Census Area pay a median gross rent of $1,982 per month. The homeownership rate is 33.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Aleutians West Census Area, 17.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 81.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 8.0 min.

Aleutians West Census Area is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Asian (non-Hispanic) at 39.5% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (24.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.7%).

All data for Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.