Population 3,491 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Aleutians East Borough
Household size in Aleutians East Borough
| Period | Aleutians East Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.79 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.09 | 2.88 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.91 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.72 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Aleutians East Borough run small, averaging 2.47 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Aleutians East Borough
| Period | Aleutians East Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.5 | 35.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.9 | 35.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.8 | 35.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.9 | 37.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Aleutians East Borough are younger than 40.9 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in Alaska overall, where the median age is 37.1. The median age has climbed from 37.5 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Aleutians East Borough
| Period | Aleutians East Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Aleutians East Borough (12.5%), close to the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Aleutians East Borough
Renters in Aleutians East Borough
| Period | Aleutians East Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8% | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.8% | 36.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.2% | 35.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 35.8% | 33.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Aleutians East Borough is about as common as it is nationally: 35.8% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 85.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Aleutians East Borough
| Period | Aleutians East Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.1% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.7% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 33.7% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.4% | 15.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −29.7 pts | +1.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Aleutians East Borough: 24.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Aleutians East Borough
| Period | Aleutians East Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Aleutians East Borough are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. The picture is much the same across Alaska.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Aleutians East Borough
| Period | Aleutians East Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $703 | $1,067 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $747 | $1,192 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $913 | $1,322 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $953 | $1,518 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$251 | +$451 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Aleutians East Borough costs $953 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 20.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Aleutians East Borough has lower rents than the great majority of Alaska counties.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Aleutians East Borough
Bachelor's degrees in Aleutians East Borough
| Period | Aleutians East Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 26.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 29.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.0% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.9 pts | +4.9 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Aleutians East Borough: 21.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Aleutians East Borough
| Period | Aleutians East Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.8% | 90.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.4% | 91.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.4% | 92.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.6% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +18.8 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Aleutians East Borough never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Of Alaska's 30 counties, only two have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Aleutians East Borough
| Period | Aleutians East Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.4% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 1.7% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 6.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Aleutians East Borough than nationally: unemployment was 6.5%, against 5.4%. The picture is much the same across Alaska. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Aleutians East Borough compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleutians East Borough | 2.47 | 40.9 | 12.5% | 35.8% | 24.4% | 1986 | $953 | 21.0% | 82.6% | 6.5% |
| Dillingham Census Area | 3.14 | 32.0 | 26.7% | 38.6% | 38.9% | 1985 | $1,052 | 19.1% | 89.1% | 11.0% |
| Bristol Bay Borough | 2.30 | 39.7 | 3.1% | 46.4% | 63.5% | 1985 | $1,317 | 20.9% | 97.1% | 4.4% |
| Lake and Peninsula Borough | 2.50 | 33.7 | 19.8% | 34.6% | 75.7% | 1986 | $936 | 16.3% | 92.1% | 8.6% |
| Bethel Census Area | 3.88 | 27.8 | 22.8% | 38.4% | 17.4% | 1989 | $1,062 | 11.5% | 81.6% | 17.8% |
| Aleutians West Census Area | 3.53 | 39.8 | 9.8% | 66.5% | 23.7% | 1991 | $1,877 | 17.9% | 90.8% | 4.3% |
| Kodiak Island Borough | 2.61 | 36.8 | 9.7% | 38.9% | 15.3% | 1985 | $1,810 | 30.4% | 94.3% | 3.9% |
| Kusilvak Census Area | 4.17 | 23.7 | 32.7% | 30.2% | 19.9% | 1990 | $841 | 5.5% | 80.5% | 21.1% |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | 2.43 | 42.2 | 8.1% | 23.0% | 23.2% | 1991 | $1,228 | 29.8% | 94.8% | 7.0% |
| Nome Census Area | 3.38 | 28.8 | 30.0% | 33.2% | 30.6% | 1985 | $1,264 | 13.7% | 89.6% | 18.4% |
| Anchorage Municipality | 2.70 | 36.6 | 12.0% | 36.1% | 10.3% | 1983 | $1,728 | 38.5% | 93.9% | 4.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Daggett County, UT · Kalawao County, HI · Catron County, NM · Lincoln County, ID · Menard County, TX · Culberson County, TX · Oneida County, ID · Culebra Municipio, PR · Eureka County, NV · Aleutians West Census Area, AK
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Aleutians East Borough. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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