Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Aleutians West Census Area, 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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B
Health Around average
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B
Income Around average
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F
Education Well below averageLess educated than 83% of counties in Alaska
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Aleutians West Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,235 | 735,577 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 0.3 | 1.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.05% | -0.03% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 40.1 | 36.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 956 | 270,488 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Aleutians West Census Area declined by 4.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 5,235 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Aleutians West Census Area is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 30.5% of residents. That is 10.6 points above Alaska as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,131 21.6% -0.7 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,516 29.0% +5.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 1,595 30.5% +10.6 pts
- Boomers 61–79 465 8.9% -5.1 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 32.4% of the people living in Aleutians West Census Area and men 67.6%.
- Women 32.4% Alaska 47.6%
- Men 67.6% Alaska 52.4%
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Economy
Aleutians West Census Area has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Aleutians West Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $132,382 | $93,666 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.89% | 2.94% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Aleutians West Census Area is about 41% higher than in Alaska.
Housing
| Metric | Aleutians West Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $72,500 | $320,616 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,981 | $1,418 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 33.5% | 66.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Aleutians West Census Area is about 3.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,981 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Aleutians West Census Area spend about 14 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 58 hours, about 2.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Aleutians West Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 6.9 | 16.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 13.8 | 32.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 58 | 134 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $1,786 | $4,157 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 8.3% | 9.7% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 4,865 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 278 | 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 West Census Area is 7 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 West Census Area has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Aleutians West Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.5% | 27.6% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.50 | 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 West Census Area has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Aleutians West Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.8 | 79.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.9% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.3% | 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).
Aleutians West Census Area, AK Compared With Nearby Counties
How Aleutians West Census Area, AK compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleutians West Census Area, AK | 5,235 | $132,382 #1/2 | $72,500 #2/2 | 6.9 min #1/2 |
| St. Louis County, MN | 200,015 | $70,519 | $129,132 | 16.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska.
How big is Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska by population?
About 5,235 people live in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, in 956 households of 3.5 people on average. The median age is 40.1, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 3 years.
How densely populated is Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska?
Averaged over its land area, Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska has 0 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 0% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska?
The median home costs 0.5 times the median household income ($72,500 against $132,382), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,981 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How common is a college degree in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska?
14.5% of adults in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 7), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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