2023 ACS Census Data · Population 5,178
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.
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
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%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
35% above Alaska avg·65% above national avg
Poverty Rate
23% above Alaska avg·38% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
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%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
56% above Alaska avg·100% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
54% above Alaska avg·103% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
54% below Alaska avg·60% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
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%
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
24% below Alaska avg·27% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
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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