Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 5,178

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    Aleutians West Census Area is a small rural county in Alaska with a population of 5,178. The median household income is $107,344, 65% above the national average. The poverty rate is 9.2%, median home value is $419,100, and 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its labor force participation is 44% above the national average.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    Population

    5,178

    2023 estimate

    Rank #2886 of 3,222 counties

    Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →

    $107,344

    Household

    Rank #99 of 3,222 counties

    Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.

    $419,100

    Owner-occupied

    Rank #196 of 3,222 counties

    Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →

    17.5%

    Adults 25+

    Rank #2351 of 3,222 counties

    Location

    Demographics

    Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age

    Age Distribution

    Race & Ethnicity

    Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.

    30.6%

    Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.

    44.1%

    Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.

    56.1%

    Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

    4.6%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    Alaska
    $79,407
    Aleutians West Census Area
    $107,344

    35% above Alaska avg·65% above national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    Alaska
    11.9%
    Aleutians West Census Area
    9.2%

    23% above Alaska avg·38% above national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    Alaska
    64.4%
    Aleutians West Census Area
    83.0%

    29% above Alaska avg·44% above national avg

    Economic Indicators

    Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →

    $52,596

    Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →

    9.2%

    Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →

    83.0%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    Alaska
    $268,870
    Aleutians West Census Area
    $419,100

    56% above Alaska avg·100% above national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    Alaska
    $1,221
    Aleutians West Census Area
    $1,886

    54% above Alaska avg·103% above national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    Alaska
    64.3%
    Aleutians West Census Area
    29.5%

    54% below Alaska avg·60% below national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    Alaska
    21.2%
    Aleutians West Census Area
    24.0%

    13% below Alaska avg·1% below national avg

    Housing Units

    1,391

    Households

    977

    Ownership & Cost Burden

    Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.

    3.6

    Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →

    $2,379

    Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →

    77.5%

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    Alaska
    23.2%
    Aleutians West Census Area
    17.5%

    24% below Alaska avg·27% below national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    Alaska
    91.4%
    Aleutians West Census Area
    90.5%

    1% below Alaska avg·2% above national avg

    Attainment

    Health & Access

    With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →

    7.9%

    Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →

    18.6%

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