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 $46,139 with a poverty rate of 17.37%. The median age in Akutan is 40.4 years: 41.3 years for males, and 35.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Akutan was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 184 | 24.97% |
| Asian | 136 | 18.45% |
| Other race | 127 | 17.23% |
| Native American | 124 | 16.82% |
| Black or African American | 114 | 15.47% |
| Two or more races | 52 | 7.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 64 | 2.31 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Non Family | 25 | 1.08 | 60 | 40 |
| Female | 23 | 3.13 | 13 | 87 |
| Married | 16 | 3.06 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
53.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 46 | 7.11% |
| Associates Degree | 46 | 7.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 121 | 18.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 32 | 4.95% |
| High School Graduate | 230 | 35.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 78 | 12.06% |
| Some College | 94 | 14.53% |
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 | 162 | 143 | 82 |
| Asian | 136 | 120 | 37 |
| Black | 110 | 67 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 101 | 83 | 16 |
| Native American | 100 | 67 | 0 |
| Other Race | 86 | 79 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 42 | 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 50.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,250 | $60,972 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,136 | $146,111 | $43,750 |
| High School Graduate | $36,094 | $35,250 | $37,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $34,000 |
| Overall | $38,144 | $38,804 | $36,042 |
| Some College | $39,583 | $45,313 | $33,523 |
$38,144
Average Earnings
$38,804
Average Male
$36,042
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
29.28% of Akutan residents speak only English, while 70.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 22.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 114 | 42 | 36.84% |
| Native | 124 | 35 | 28.23% |
| Hispanic | 142 | 31 | 21.83% |
| Other | 127 | 27 | 21.26% |
| Multiple | 52 | 12 | 23.08% |
| Asian | 136 | 6 | 4.41% |
| White | 173 | 6 | 3.47% |
17.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.29%
Male Poverty Rate
14.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Akutan is Black, with 36.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Akutan is White, with 3.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 61.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.26% |
| High School | 15.22% |
| Some College | 7.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 18.06% |
| Female Employed | 10.14% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,125 | $56,426 |
| Households | $27,500 | $46,139 |
| Married Families | $58,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,354 | $30,092 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.7%
Male Marriage Rate
34.6%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
6
Number of Veterans
6
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5 | 2.72% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
93.5%
Labor Force Participation
90.3%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
19.67%
Born in Akutan
40.03%
Native Born
59.97%
Foreign Born
46.13%
Non Citizen
13.84%
Naturalized
40.03% of Akutan residents were born in the United States, with 19.67% having been born in Alaska. 46.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
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% |