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Population and households in Aleutians West Census Area
Household size in Aleutians West Census Area
| Period | Aleutians West Census Area | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.79 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.57 | 2.88 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.74 | 2.91 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.53 | 2.72 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.78 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Aleutians West Census Area are large by national standards, averaging 3.53 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.75, even as the national average fell.
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 West Census Area
| Period | Aleutians West Census Area | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.7 | 35.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.9 | 35.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.6 | 35.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.8 | 37.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.9 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
At 39.8, the median age in Aleutians West Census Area is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in Alaska as a whole, where the median age is 37.1. The median age has dropped from 41.7 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
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 West Census Area
| Period | Aleutians West Census Area | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Aleutians West Census Area than nationally: 9.8%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 West Census Area
Renters in Aleutians West Census Area
| Period | Aleutians West Census Area | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.7% | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 64.9% | 36.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 71.8% | 35.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 66.5% | 33.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Aleutians West Census Area rent: 66.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. The renter share has risen 2.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Aleutians West Census Area has the highest share of renters of any Alaska county.
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 West Census Area
| Period | Aleutians West Census Area | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.5% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 29.4% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 15.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −16.4 pts | +1.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Aleutians West Census Area: 23.7% 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. Vacancy is down 16.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 West Census Area
| Period | Aleutians West Census Area | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +5 | +6 |
Aleutians West Census Area has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Few Alaska counties have newer homes: only two of 30.
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 West Census Area
| Period | Aleutians West Census Area | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,198 | $1,067 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,291 | $1,192 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,357 | $1,322 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,877 | $1,518 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$679 | +$451 | +$606 |
Rent in Aleutians West Census Area runs $1,877 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $679 a month since 2006–10, up 57%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 17.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Aleutians West Census Area has the highest rents of any Alaska county.
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 West Census Area
Bachelor's degrees in Aleutians West Census Area
| Period | Aleutians West Census Area | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 26.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 29.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +4.9 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Aleutians West Census Area have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 17.9%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 8.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 West Census Area
| Period | Aleutians West Census Area | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.8% | 90.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.5% | 91.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.6% | 92.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.8% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +22.0 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Aleutians West Census Area is a bit above the national rate: 90.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Even so, the rate is lower than in Alaska overall (93.3%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 22.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 West Census Area
| Period | Aleutians West Census Area | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.0% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.9% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 6.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Aleutians West Census Area than nationally: unemployment was 4.3%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 2.3 points, even as the national rate fell. 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 West Census Area 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 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% |
| Lake and Peninsula Borough | 2.50 | 33.7 | 19.8% | 34.6% | 75.7% | 1986 | $936 | 16.3% | 92.1% | 8.6% |
| Bristol Bay Borough | 2.30 | 39.7 | 3.1% | 46.4% | 63.5% | 1985 | $1,317 | 20.9% | 97.1% | 4.4% |
| Dillingham Census Area | 3.14 | 32.0 | 26.7% | 38.6% | 38.9% | 1985 | $1,052 | 19.1% | 89.1% | 11.0% |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | 2.43 | 42.2 | 8.1% | 23.0% | 23.2% | 1991 | $1,228 | 29.8% | 94.8% | 7.0% |
| Aleutians East Borough | 2.47 | 40.9 | 12.5% | 35.8% | 24.4% | 1986 | $953 | 21.0% | 82.6% | 6.5% |
| Anchorage Municipality | 2.70 | 36.6 | 12.0% | 36.1% | 10.3% | 1983 | $1,728 | 38.5% | 93.9% | 4.6% |
| Chugach Census Area | 2.26 | 39.2 | 7.3% | 36.2% | 26.1% | 1979 | $1,481 | 33.1% | 96.4% | 9.5% |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 2.80 | 37.5 | 10.4% | 22.8% | 15.6% | 1998 | $1,462 | 24.1% | 94.0% | 5.8% |
| Bethel Census Area | 3.88 | 27.8 | 22.8% | 38.4% | 17.4% | 1989 | $1,062 | 11.5% | 81.6% | 17.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Treasure County, MT · Sargent County, ND · Divide County, ND · Rich County, UT · Mora County, NM · Hidalgo County, NM · Aleutians East Borough, AK · Adams County, ND · Lake of the Woods County, MN · Dimmit County, TX
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 West Census Area. 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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