Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 18th-largest in Alaska
The population of Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska is 5,178 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 18th-largest county in Alaska. The median household income is $107,344, the median home value is $419,100, and the median age is 39.1.
The population of Aleutians West Census Area has declined 2.5% since 2010 (5,561 → 5,424), a -0.18% annualized rate.
5,178
Population
-0.18%
Annual growth
1
People / sq mi
$107,344
Median Income
$419,100
Median Home Value
Aleutians West Census Area covers 4,393 sq mi of land at 1.2 people per square mile.
About Aleutians West Census Area, AK
Aleutians West Census Area is a county in Alaska with a population of 5,178. It ranks #18 among counties in Alaska by population. The median age is 39.1, in line with the national median. The population is 69.4% male and 30.6% female.
The median household income in Aleutians West Census Area is $107,344, above the US median of $74,580. 3.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $419,100, with monthly rent averaging $1,886. The homeownership rate of 29.5% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Aleutians West Census Area reflects 17.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 6.7 minutes each way.
Aleutians West Census Area Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Aleutians West Census Area had a population of 5,561 in 2010 and 5,424 in 2024, a -2.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 5,825 in 2014. Average annual growth rate: -0.14%.
5,424
Population (2024)
5,561
Population (2010)
5,825
Peak (2014)
-0.14%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,561 |
| 2011 | 5,585 |
| 2012 | 5,681 |
| 2013 | 5,779 |
| 2014 | 5,825 |
| 2015 | 5,782 |
| 2016 | 5,718 |
| 2017 | 5,760 |
| 2018 | 5,678 |
| 2019 | 5,702 |
| 2020 | 5,223 |
| 2021 | 5,156 |
| 2022 | 5,115 |
| 2023 | 5,257 |
| 2024 | 5,424 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 24.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Age & Sex
39.1
Median Age
30.6%
Female
69.4%
Male
6.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 9.7% · Seniors (65+): 6.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $107,344+$18,008 vs state |
| Mean household income | $122,928 |
| Per-capita income | $52,596 |
| Poverty rate | 3.5%-3.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% |
| Employment-to-population | 79.6% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Aleutians West Census Area is manufacturing, accounting for 31.3% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
29.4%
Carpool
50.2%
Public transit
7.2%
Work from home
6.7 min
Avg commute
Housing
$419,100+$85,800 vs state
Median home value
$1,886
Median rent
29.5%
Homeownership rate
1,391
Total housing units
70.2%
Occupied
29.8%
Vacant
70.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
81.9%
With health insurance
91.9%
With broadband internet
35.0%
Foreign-born
5.4%
Veterans (18+)
10.6%
With a disability
43.9%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
90.5%
High School+
17.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska has a population of 5,178 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 18th-largest county in Alaska. Population density is 1 people per square mile.
The population of Aleutians West Census Area has declined 2.5% since 2010 (5,561 → 5,424), a -0.18% annualized rate.
The median household income in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska is $107,344, with mean (average) household income of $122,928 and per-capita income of $52,596. 3.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Aleutians West Census Area, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (24.6%), Hispanic or Latino (11.4%), Black or African American (5.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska is 39.1 years. Residents are 30.6% female and 69.4% male.
The median home value in Aleutians West Census Area is $419,100 and median monthly rent is $1,886. 29.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,391 total housing units, 29.8% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska is manufacturing, employing 31.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.
Anchorage is among the largest cities associated with Aleutians West Census Area, 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.