Akutan is a city located in Aleutians East Borough Alaska. Akutan has a 2024 population of 1,586. Akutan is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,584 in 2020.
The average household income in Akutan is $48,717 with a poverty rate of 20.2%. The median age in Akutan is 40.8 years: 41 years for males, and 40 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Akutan was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 236 | 25.91% |
| Other race | 158 | 17.34% |
| Asian | 156 | 17.12% |
| Black or African American | 149 | 16.36% |
| Native American | 135 | 14.82% |
| Two or more races | 77 | 8.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 58 | 2.97 | 51.7 | 48.3 |
| Female | 25 | 4.4 | 20 | 80 |
| Non Family | 19 | 1.11 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Married | 14 | 2.93 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.87
Average Family Size
2.97
Average Household Size
51.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 65 | 8.02% |
| Associates Degree | 45 | 5.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 118 | 14.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 30 | 3.7% |
| High School Graduate | 316 | 39.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 124 | 15.31% |
| Some College | 112 | 13.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 210 | 178 | 111 |
| Asian | 156 | 120 | 8 |
| Black | 145 | 78 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 138 | 124 | 15 |
| Native American | 115 | 71 | 0 |
| Other Race | 111 | 106 | 15 |
| 2+ Races | 62 | 62 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 52.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,469 | $45,703 | $41,563 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,250 | $138,281 | $52,625 |
| High School Graduate | $32,128 | $31,440 | $43,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,148 | $15,859 | $16,691 |
| Overall | $31,475 | $31,206 | $33,438 |
| Some College | $38,651 | $39,375 | $31,250 |
$31,475
Average Earnings
$31,206
Average Male
$33,438
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
27.37% of Akutan residents speak only English, while 72.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 20.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 149 | 69 | 46.31% |
| Native | 135 | 56 | 41.48% |
| Hispanic | 185 | 44 | 23.78% |
| Other | 158 | 40 | 25.32% |
| Multiple | 77 | 12 | 15.58% |
| Asian | 156 | 4 | 2.56% |
| White | 225 | 3 | 1.33% |
20.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.58%
Male Poverty Rate
15.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Akutan is Black, with 46.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Akutan is White, with 1.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 50%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.1% |
| High School | 18.35% |
| Some College | 7.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 22.02% |
| Female Employed | 13.45% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,250 | $57,628 |
| Households | $28,750 | $48,717 |
| Married Families | $63,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,477 | $30,426 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.6%
Male Marriage Rate
45.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
16
Number of Veterans
16
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10 | 4.24% |
| Asian | 6 | 3.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
93.1%
Labor Force Participation
89.1%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
18.11%
Born in Akutan
36.55%
Native Born
63.45%
Foreign Born
50.82%
Non Citizen
12.62%
Naturalized
36.55% of Akutan residents were born in the United States, with 18.11% having been born in Alaska. 50.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,590 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2028 | 1,589 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2027 | 1,588 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 1,588 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2025 | 1,587 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2024 | 1,586 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1,586 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 2022 | 1,584 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2021 | 1,583 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2020 | 1,584 | 534 | 50.86% |
| 2019 | 1,050 | 5 | 0.48% |
| 2018 | 1,045 | -2 | -0.19% |
| 2017 | 1,047 | 6 | 0.58% |
| 2016 | 1,041 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 1,042 | 2 | 0.19% |
| 2014 | 1,040 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1,040 | 3 | 0.29% |
| 2012 | 1,037 | 3 | 0.29% |
| 2011 | 1,034 | 5 | 0.49% |
| 2010 | 1,029 | 0 | 0% |