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 | |
| Median Household Income | $135,500 | +80.3% | #21 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.1 years | +3.1% | #2,074 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $434,700 | +54.2% | #215 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,982 | +70.4% | #52 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | -10.3% | #1,089 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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81.5% of residents in Aleutians West Census Area have health insurance coverage, which is 11.2% below the national rate.
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.