Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska
Located in Alaska, Aleutians West Census Area has a population of 5,235 residents and a median age of 40.1 years, making it the #2,875 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 11.3%. The median home value is $434,700, and the median household income is $135,500, which is 80% above the national median.
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
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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%.
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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%.
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Education
In Aleutians West Census Area, 17.9% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 46.9% below the national average, ranking #2,366 out of 3,222 counties.
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Rankings →Health & Wellbeing
Life expectancy in Aleutians West Census Area is 85.9 years. 17.4% of adults report poor or fair health and 16.7% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
16.3% of adults in Aleutians West Census Area smoke , 28.9% are obese , and 20.7% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
4.8% of children in Aleutians West Census Area live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 15.2 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Child Poverty Trend
Civic & Transportation
The mean commute time is 8.0 min, which is 70.9% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Aleutians West Census Area voted Democratic with a margin of 15.2%. The vote was 57.6% Dem / 42.4% Rep.
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.