The Town FilesAleutians West Census Area, Alaska
5,235 people. The median home is worth $434,700 (typical Alaska town: $289,500) and the median household earns $135,500.
Towns in Aleutians West Census Area
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unalaska | 4,254 | $462,400 | $131,964 | 40.4 |
People and housing
| Aleutians West Census Area | Typical Alaska town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $434,700 | $289,500 |
| Median rent | $1,982 | $1,146 |
| Median household income | $135,500 | $78,155 |
| Median age | 40.1 | 37.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.9% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.3% | 11.9% |
Jobs and pay
3,267 jobs in 2024, average pay $83,204 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 13 storm events in Aleutians West Census Area from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Aleutians West Census Area has been included in 6 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2025 | Flood | DR-4893: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Remnants Of Typhoon Halong |
| September 23, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4672: Severe Storm, Flooding, And Landslides |
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4533: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3446: Covid-19 |
| February 17, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4257: Severe Storm |
| November 15, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1571: Severe Winter Storm, Tidal Surges And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).