Aleutians West Census Area, AK

County in Alaska, West · ranked on 37 metrics

Rank among US counties

Aleutians West Census Area, AK is a county in Alaska with a population of 5,307 (2,756th of 3,094). It ranks best for Average Commute (Minutes) (7th of 3,094), Median Household Income (21st of 3,093), Median Income (21st of 2,000). It ranks lowest for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (2,878th of 3,092), Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (2,262nd of 3,094), Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (1,870th of 3,094).

Population
5,307
2,756th highest of 3,094
Density
1.2
3,009th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
2.51%
1,211th highest of 3,094
Area
4,393
103rd highest of 3,094
Region
West
Alaska

At a glance

Median household income
$135,500
21st highest of 3,093
Median home value
$434,700
215th highest of 3,092
Median rent
$1,982
52nd highest of 3,090
Unemployment
3.1%
2,556th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
11.3%
2,017th highest of 3,094
College degree
17.9%
2,262nd highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
30.5%
2,693rd highest of 2,916
No health insurance
13.1%
770th highest of 2,916
Average commute
6 minutes
3,088th highest of 3,094
Home broadband
85.6%
1,870th highest of 3,094
Climate
38.5°F average
30°F in January, 49°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Democratic +15.3
42.4% Republican, 57.6% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 20 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Totals that track populationCounts like “number of burglaries” that mostly reflect how many people live somewhere, so big places rank high or low regardless.More in the glossary →

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults with Depression (%)13.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    3rd of 2,916
  2. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)13.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 3rd of 2,916
  3. Average Commute (Minutes)6.4
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    7th of 3,094
  4. Median Household Income$135,500
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    21st of 3,093
  5. Median Income$135,500
    Poorest Counties
    21st of 2,000
  6. Adults with Obesity (%)30.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 220th of 2,916
  7. Unemployment Rate (%)3.1%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 456th of 3,094
  8. Adults Who Smoke (%)14.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 983rd of 2,916
  9. Poverty Rate (%)11.3%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,078th of 3,094
  10. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)18.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,128th of 2,916

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)64.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,904th of 2,916
  2. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$1,982
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    3,039th of 3,090
  3. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$434,700
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,878th of 3,092
  4. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)13.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,133rd of 2,916
  5. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)17.9%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,262nd of 3,094
  6. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)38.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 1,961st of 3,094
  7. Adults with Diabetes (%)11.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,769th of 2,916
  8. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)85.6%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,870th of 3,094
  9. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)17.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,431st of 2,916
  10. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)25.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,229th of 2,916

Profile by category

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Strongest category Economics (58), weakest Health (57). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Closest percentiles on 13 widely reported measures from 5 categories, leaving out size and totals

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Quick answers

What is the population of Aleutians West Census Area, AK?
Aleutians West Census Area, AK has a population of 5,307, 2,756th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Aleutians West Census Area, AK rank best at?
Among US counties, Aleutians West Census Area, AK ranks best for Average Commute (Minutes) (7th of 3,094); Median Household Income (21st of 3,093); Median Income (21st of 2,000).
Where does Aleutians West Census Area, AK rank worst?
Aleutians West Census Area, AK ranks lowest for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (2,878th of 3,092); Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (2,262nd of 3,094); Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (1,870th of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Aleutians West Census Area, AK?
Rankodex ranks Aleutians West Census Area, AK on 37 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

37 metrics with a value for this place, in 12 topics