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Aleutians East Borough, Alaska
Aleutians East Borough, Alaska. Aleutians East Borough had 3,479 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.8% since 2020, faster than Alaska (+0.5%). It holds 6 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 1 census tract. GEOID 02013.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,479
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,420 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,491
Median household income
$65,365
±$9,920 (90% margin)
Alaska: $92,788
Median home value
$135,500
±$30,443 (90% margin)
Alaska: $352,900
Median gross rent
$979
±$90 (90% margin)
Alaska: $1,419
How many people live in Aleutians East Borough, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 3,420 residents in Aleutians East Borough. The Census Bureau estimates 3,479 for July 1, 2025, up 1.8% since 2020, faster than Alaska (+0.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 3,491 over 6,986 square miles of land.
| Measure | Aleutians East Borough | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,491 | 735,706 | +106 |
| Households | 1,045±113 | 270,533 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.29±0.22 | 2.61 | −0.32 |
| Housing units | 1,245±110 | 328,491 | no clear change |
Aleutians East Borough's population since 2000
From 2,697 in 2000 to 3,479 in 2025: up 29.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Aleutians East Borough?
Aleutians East Borough holds 6 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Akutan with 1,591 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Akutan | 1,589 | $35,833 |
|---|---|---|
| King Cove | 757 | $61,645 |
| Sand Point | 578 | $81,563 |
| False PassGEOID 0224660 | 397 | not published |
| Cold BayGEOID 0216530 | 50 | not published |
| Nelson LagoonGEOID 0252940 | 41 | $77,917 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Aleutians East Borough?
The median resident of Aleutians East Borough is 40.8 years old; 14.0% are under 18 and 13.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 39.8%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 19.0%. 23.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Aleutians East Borough | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8±3.3 | 35.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 14.0%±2.1 pts | 24.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.1%±2.7 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.7%±9.5 pts | 7.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 16.9%±4.6 pts | 57.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.0%±2.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 19.0%±6.0 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 39.8%±4.1 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 11.1%±3.2 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 23.5%±7.7 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 32.6%±4.8 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.8%±1.4 pts | 10.7% | – |
| With a disability | 12.6%±5.5 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 35.6%±5.0 pts | 11.0% | −10.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.9%±7.6 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.3%±4.6 pts | 31.7% | +6.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.0%±2.3 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.1%±5.7 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Aleutians East Borough earn?
Half of Aleutians East Borough's 1,045 households earn less than $65,365 a year (±$9,920), against $92,788 in Alaska. In 2015-2019 the median was $85,226 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $19,861 after inflation. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Aleutians East Borough | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,365±$9,920 | $92,788 | −$19,861 |
| Mean household income | $80,883±$8,090 | $118,985 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,236±$6,774 | $46,573 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.2%±3.0 pts | 10.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.3%±7.8 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.5%±6.4 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 64.1%±5.6 pts | 91.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Aleutians East Borough?
Owners occupy 64.2% of Aleutians East Borough's occupied homes and renters 35.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $135,500 by its owner (±$30,443). The median renter pays $979 a month including utilities, and 25.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Aleutians East Borough | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $135,500±$30,443 | $352,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $979±$90 | $1,419 | −$177 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 25.6%±11.6 pts | 35.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,308±$209 | $2,229 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.2%±6.8 pts | 66.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,245±110 | 328,491 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.8%±2.1 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.6%±5.8 pts | 63.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.8%±3.3 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±2.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.2%±3.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Aleutians East Borough building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Aleutians East Borough in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Aleutians East Borough get to work?
28.3% of Aleutians East Borough's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 5.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.4%.
| Measure | Aleutians East Borough | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 77.6%±2.7 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.4%±2.7 pts | 5.9% | +4.5 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 28.3%±5.6 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.8%±3.5 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 48.8%±7.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.5%±8.9 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 5.6 min±0.7 | 19.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Aleutians East Borough's census tracts?
Aleutians East Borough is a single census tract.
| Tract 102013000100 | 3,491 | $65,365 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Aleutians East Borough compare with Alaska's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 20th of 30 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 5th of 30 |
| Residents per square mile | 18th of 30 |
| Median household income | 25th of 30 |
| Median home value | 28th of 30 |
| Median gross rent | 25th of 30 |
| Poverty rate | 8th of 27 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19th of 27 |
| Median age | 12th of 30 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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