Aleutians East Borough, Alaska Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 20th-largest in Alaska
The population of Aleutians East Borough, Alaska is 3,423 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 20th-largest county in Alaska. The median household income is $72,692, the median home value is $144,300, and the median age is 41.8.
The population of Aleutians East Borough has grown 14.7% since 2010 (3,167 → 3,632), a +0.98% annualized rate.
3,423
Population
+0.98%
Annual growth
0
People / sq mi
$72,692
Median Income
$144,300
Median Home Value
Aleutians East Borough covers 6,986 sq mi of land at 0.5 people per square mile.
About Aleutians East Borough, AK
Aleutians East Borough stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US counties, at roughly 0 people per square mile. With 3,423 residents, Aleutians East Borough is a county in Alaska. It ranks #20 among counties in Alaska by population.
Households take in a median $72,692, comfortably below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 14.8%, above the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $144,300, with typical rent around $1,040.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 18.1% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Around 9.4% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 6 minutes each way.
Aleutians East Borough Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Aleutians East Borough had a population of 3,167 in 2010 and 3,632 in 2024, a 14.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 3,632 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.99%.
3,632
Population (2024)
3,167
Population (2010)
3,632
Peak (2024)
0.99%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,167 |
| 2011 | 3,260 |
| 2012 | 3,297 |
| 2013 | 3,346 |
| 2014 | 3,347 |
| 2015 | 3,373 |
| 2016 | 3,354 |
| 2017 | 3,445 |
| 2018 | 3,391 |
| 2019 | 3,355 |
| 2020 | 3,426 |
| 2021 | 3,416 |
| 2022 | 3,453 |
| 2023 | 3,529 |
| 2024 | 3,632 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 43.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
41.8
Median Age
38.2%
Female
61.8%
Male
11.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 9.4% · Seniors (65+): 11.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $72,692$-16,644 vs state |
| Mean household income | $86,888 |
| Per-capita income | $46,293 |
| Poverty rate | 14.8%+8.0% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 75.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Aleutians East Borough is manufacturing, accounting for 54.8% of workers.
How residents commute
0.3%
Drive alone
55.6%
Carpool
22.8%
Public transit
9.4%
Work from home
5.5 min
Avg commute
Housing
$144,300$-189,000 vs state
Median home value
$1,040
Median rent
57.0%
Homeownership rate
1,174
Total housing units
85.0%
Occupied
15.0%
Vacant
43.0%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
65.0%
With health insurance
90.4%
With broadband internet
23.4%
Foreign-born
4.2%
Veterans (18+)
11.2%
With a disability
59.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
83.9%
High School+
18.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Aleutians East Borough, Alaska has a population of 3,423 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 20th-largest county in Alaska. Population density is 0 people per square mile.
The population of Aleutians East Borough has grown 14.7% since 2010 (3,167 → 3,632), a +0.98% annualized rate.
The median household income in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska is $72,692, with mean (average) household income of $86,888 and per-capita income of $46,293. 14.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Aleutians East Borough, the largest racial and ethnic groups are Hispanic or Latino (43.8%), White (16.6%), Black or African American (6.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska is 41.8 years. Residents are 38.2% female and 61.8% male.
The median home value in Aleutians East Borough is $144,300 and median monthly rent is $1,040. 57.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,174 total housing units, 15.0% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska is manufacturing, employing 54.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.
Anchorage is among the largest cities associated with Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, with a population of 289,069.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.