Aleutians East Borough, Alaska Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Aleutians East Borough, AK Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below averageLess healthy than 73% of counties in Alaska
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B
Income Around average
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F
Education Well below averageAmong the 5 least educated counties in Alaska
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Aleutians East Borough | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,491 | 735,577 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 0.2 | 1.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.71% | -0.03% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 41.5 | 36.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 1,044 | 270,488 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Aleutians East Borough grew by 17.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 3,491 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Aleutians East Borough is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 30.0% of residents. That is 10.2 points above Alaska as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 749 21.5% -0.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 961 27.5% +3.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 1,048 30.0% +10.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 390 11.2% -2.9 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Alaska, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 36.2% of the people living in Aleutians East Borough and men 63.8%.
- Women 36.2% Alaska 47.6%
- Men 63.8% Alaska 52.4%
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Economy
Aleutians East Borough has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Aleutians East Borough | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,642 | $93,666 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 0.97% | 2.94% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.3% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Aleutians East Borough is about 26% lower than in Alaska.
Housing
| Metric | Aleutians East Borough | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $225,000 | $320,616 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $979 | $1,418 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 64.2% | 66.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Aleutians East Borough is about 19.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $979 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Aleutians East Borough spend about 12 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 51 hours, about 2.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Aleutians East Borough | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 6.1 | 16.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 12.1 | 32.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 51 | 134 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $1,569 | $4,157 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 11.5% | 9.7% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 4,865 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 583 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Alaska:
Skagway Municipality (4.7 min), Northwest Arctic Borough (5.5 min), Nome Census Area (5.8 min).
Slowest:
Matanuska-Susitna Borough (25.3 min), Fairbanks North Star Borough (17.2 min), Anchorage Municipality (17.1 min).
The average commute time in Aleutians East Borough is 6 minutes, shorter than the 16 minutes in Alaska.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Aleutians East Borough has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Aleutians East Borough | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.1% | 27.6% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | 2.61 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Alaska:
Haines Borough (0.3), Juneau City and Borough (0.3), Denali Borough (0.3).
Lowest:
Kusilvak Census Area (0.1), Bethel Census Area (0.2), Northwest Arctic Borough (0.2).
Health
Aleutians East Borough has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Aleutians East Borough | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 86.9 | 79.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.3% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.2% | 22.7% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Alaska:
Juneau City and Borough (0.8), Petersburg Borough (0.8), Chugach Census Area (0.8).
Lowest:
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area (0.8), Lake and Peninsula Borough (0.8), Northwest Arctic Borough (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Aleutians East Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Aleutians East Borough, Alaska?
About 3,491 people live in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, in 1,044 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 41.5, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
How densely populated is Aleutians East Borough, Alaska?
Averaged over its land area, Aleutians East Borough, Alaska has 0 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 0% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska?
The median home costs 3.2 times the median household income ($225,000 against $69,642), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $979 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska?
Unemployment in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska is 8.3%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How educated are people in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska?
17.1% of adults in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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