Aleutians West Census Area vs Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
A side-by-side comparison of Aleutians West Census Area and Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area: population, income, housing, and more.
Aleutians West Census Area and Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area are counties in Alaska. This page compares them across population, income, housing, education, commuting, and how each has changed since 2019.
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area has the higher population (5,271 vs 5,178 in Aleutians West Census Area). Aleutians West Census Area has the higher median household income ($107,344 vs $52,642 in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area). Aleutians West Census Area has the higher median home value ($419,100 vs $87,800 in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area).
Population, income & housing
| Aleutians West Census Area | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,178 | 5,271 |
| Median age | 39.1 yrs | 37.3 yrs |
| Median household income | $107,344 | $52,642 |
| Median home value | $419,100 | $87,800 |
| Median gross rent | $1,886 | $893 |
| Housing units | 1,391 | 3,958 |
| Homeownership rate | 29.5% | 70.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.5% | 12.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | 6.5% |
Trends (ACS 5-year, 2019–2023)
| Aleutians West Census Area | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,698 → 5,178 (-9.1%) | 5,377 → 5,271 (-2.0%) |
| Median household income | $87,466 → $107,344 (+22.7%) | $41,413 → $52,642 (+27.1%) |
| Median home value | $279,200 → $419,100 (+50.1%) | $76,500 → $87,800 (+14.8%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,341 → $1,886 (+40.6%) | $741 → $893 (+20.5%) |
Aleutians West Census Area
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Age & race/ethnicity
Age distribution (share)
| Aleutians West Census Area | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 2.3% | 6.8% |
| 5 to 17 | 10.9% | 19.7% |
| 18 to 24 | 11.1% | 7.5% |
| 25 to 34 | 18.6% | 13.2% |
| 35 to 44 | 17.0% | 12.0% |
| 45 to 54 | 19.6% | 10.5% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.1% | 13.8% |
| 65 to 74 | 5.7% | 11.0% |
| 75 and over | 0.7% | 5.5% |
Race & ethnicity (share)
| Aleutians West Census Area | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 23.7% | 21.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 7.7% | 65.9% |
| Asian | 40.7% | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Two or more races | 6.9% | 7.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% | 2.1% |
Educational attainment (age 25+)
Share of adults 25+
| Aleutians West Census Area | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | |
|---|---|---|
| No high school diploma | 9.5% | 13.4% |
| High school graduate | 38.8% | 39.4% |
| Some college or associate's | 34.2% | 34.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.8% | 8.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.7% | 4.1% |
Commute to work
How workers get to work (share)
| Aleutians West Census Area | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 50.2% | 30.7% |
| Carpooled | 10.5% | 8.8% |
| Public transit | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Walked | 29.4% | 37.7% |
| Bicycle | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Worked from home | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| Other means | 2.1% | 16.1% |
Housing
Units in structure (share)
| Aleutians West Census Area | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached | 28.2% | 95.6% |
| 1-unit, attached | 2.6% | 0.3% |
| 2 to 4 units | 38.5% | 1.9% |
| 5 to 19 units | 18.0% | 0.6% |
| 20 or more units | 10.8% | 0.3% |
| Mobile home & other | 1.9% | 1.3% |
Poverty & households
| Aleutians West Census Area | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 9.2% | 20.8% |
| Average household size | 3.60 | 2.07 |
| Mean commute (minutes) | 7 | 10 |
| Median year structure built | 1988 | 1985 |
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