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Demographic Profile

Aleutians West Census Area

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Snapshot

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Total Population
5219
CAGR (2011-2025)
-1.5 %
Median Age
39.2 y.o.
Age 65+ (%)
6.3 %
Median Income
$ -
Unemployment Rate (July 2024)
- %

Population & Households

Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.

Population Trend

Total Population
5219
Sex Ratio
200.8 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-0.6 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-1.5 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov

Age Structure

The Aleutians West Census Area in Alaska is experiencing significant demographic challenges, with a 13-year population CAGR of -1.5% and a 1-year growth rate of -0.6%, indicating a declining population trend. The median age is relatively high at 39.2 years, and the sex ratio is exceptionally skewed at 200.8 males for every female, which is the highest in the state. The age dependency ratio is low at 30.4, suggesting a smaller proportion of dependents, but only 17% of the population is under 18, compared to the state average of 24.4%. This region's trends contrast sharply with areas like Matanuska-Susitna Borough, which is growing rapidly.

Dependency Rate
30.4 %
Median Age
39.2 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
6.3 %
Active Aging Index
46.7 %
Old Dependency Rate
8.2 %
Young Dependency Rate
22.2 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov

Household Status

Total Households
969
Married-couple Household
431
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
5.31 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
-3.49 %
Average Household Size
3.82 p
Average Family Size
4.74 p
Household with Children (%)
32.4 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
17.2 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov

Marriage

Never Married
37 %
Now Married
51.4 %
Widowed
3.8 %
Divorced
7.7 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201

Cultures

*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.

Racial Profiiles

One Race
88.8 %
Two or More Races
11.2 %
Non-White
74 %
Hispanic (Overlapping)
15.4 %
White
1356
Black
201
Asian
2123
Native American
487
Race Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Racial Profile Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Place of Birth

Native US Citizen
1356
Native US Citizen (%)
74 %
Born in Alaska (%)
16.2 %
Born in Other State (%)
35.2 %
Foreign Born (%)
44 %
Naturalized (% of Foreign Born)
41.9 %
Place of Birth Changes (2010-2022)
Source: Census.gov
Birthplace Breakdown (Outside of US)
Source: Census.gov

Migration

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Migration Inflow (% of Population)
23.4 %
From Different County (% of Inflow)
23.8 %
From Different State (% of Inflow)
60.3 %
From Different Country (% of Inflow)
16 %
%
Source: Census.gov

Religion

Number of Congregations
10
Number of Adherents
985
Adherents (% of Total Population)
18.9 %
Christian (% of Total Population)
18.9 %
Religion Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Education Attainment

Number of Bachelor's Degree Holders
596
Bachelor's Degree Attainment Rate
15.4 %
Median Income (25y+)
$ 50262
Median Income, High School Grads
$ 49844
Median Income College Grads
$ 69000
Median Income Graduate/Professional
$ 83000
Bachelor's Degree STEM %
40 %
Bachelor's Degree Business %
27.8 %
Bachelor Degree Distribution
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Attainment %
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Income

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Household Income (Mean)
$ 100662
Household Income (Median)
$ 117300
Per Capita Income
$ 47339
Per Capita Income Growth (2013-2022)
58.2 %
Gini Index
0.3254*
Poverty Rate
9.6 %
Per Capita Income
Source: Census.gov | B19301
Income Distribution by Household
Source: Census.gov