Unalaska is a city located in Aleutians West Census Area Alaska. Unalaska has a 2024 population of 4,203. Unalaska is currently declining at a rate of -0.26% annually and its population has decreased by -1.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,246 in 2020.
The average household income in Unalaska is $129,974 with a poverty rate of 7.63%. The median age in Unalaska is 38.7 years: 38.5 years for males, and 39.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Unalaska was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2,097 | 47.34% |
| White | 1,014 | 22.89% |
| Two or more races | 558 | 12.6% |
| Other race | 308 | 6.95% |
| Black or African American | 241 | 5.44% |
| Native American | 114 | 2.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 98 | 2.21% |
Asian
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 806 | 3.75 | 27.3 | 72.7 |
| Married | 406 | 4.59 | 35.2 | 64.8 |
| Non Family | 338 | 2.36 | 18.6 | 81.4 |
| Female | 36 | 6.33 | 13.9 | 86.1 |
| Male | 26 | 5.15 | 34.6 | 65.4 |
4.62
Average Family Size
3.75
Average Household Size
27.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 126 | 3.74% |
| Associates Degree | 202 | 5.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 520 | 15.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 96 | 2.85% |
| High School Graduate | 1,254 | 37.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 212 | 6.29% |
| Some College | 960 | 28.49% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,621 | 1,456 | 233 |
| White | 844 | 840 | 269 |
| Hispanic | 400 | 295 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 271 | 198 | 48 |
| Other Race | 255 | 200 | 13 |
| Black | 241 | 222 | 39 |
| Native American | 92 | 70 | 2 |
| Islander | 30 | 30 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 33.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,750 | $96,250 | $48,233 |
| Graduate Degree | $98,750 | $103,333 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $47,159 | $54,342 | $26,514 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,565 | $41,090 | $30,625 |
| Overall | $50,241 | $56,386 | $43,088 |
| Some College | $50,385 | $59,821 | $47,975 |
$50,241
Average Earnings
$56,386
Average Male
$43,088
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
36.76% of Unalaska residents speak only English, while 63.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 42.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2,090 | 130 | 6.22% |
| Hispanic | 645 | 125 | 19.38% |
| Multiple | 557 | 84 | 15.08% |
| White | 933 | 36 | 3.86% |
| Black | 241 | 30 | 12.45% |
| Native | 112 | 24 | 21.43% |
| Other | 308 | 21 | 6.82% |
| Islander | 96 | 9 | 9.38% |
7.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.15%
Male Poverty Rate
8.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Unalaska is Native, with 21.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Unalaska is White, with 3.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.33% |
| Some College | 5.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.38% |
| High School | 3.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.56% |
| Female Employed | 1.12% |
| Male Unemployed | 0.97% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $129,500 | $137,880 |
| Households | $114,286 | $129,974 |
| Married Families | $138,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $91,250 | $116,075 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.5%
Male Marriage Rate
50.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
145
Number of Veterans
141
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 90 |
| Vietnam | 67 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 72 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
| 75+ | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 73 | 3.79% |
| White | 48 | 5.38% |
| Other Race | 13 | 4.81% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 3.04% |
| Native American | 8 | 8.42% |
| Islander | 2 | 2.94% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
86.5%
Labor Force Participation
82.3%
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
8.1%
Born in Unalaska
49.1%
Native Born
50.9%
Foreign Born
28.49%
Non Citizen
22.42%
Naturalized
49.1% of Unalaska residents were born in the United States, with 8.1% having been born in Alaska. 28.49% 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 | 4,149 | -11 | -0.26% |
| 2028 | 4,160 | -11 | -0.26% |
| 2027 | 4,171 | -10 | -0.24% |
| 2026 | 4,181 | -11 | -0.26% |
| 2025 | 4,192 | -11 | -0.26% |
| 2024 | 4,203 | -11 | -0.26% |
| 2023 | 4,214 | 52 | 1.25% |
| 2022 | 4,162 | -39 | -0.93% |
| 2021 | 4,201 | -45 | -1.06% |
| 2020 | 4,246 | -245 | -5.46% |
| 2019 | 4,491 | 26 | 0.58% |
| 2018 | 4,465 | -60 | -1.33% |
| 2017 | 4,525 | 28 | 0.62% |
| 2016 | 4,497 | -42 | -0.93% |
| 2015 | 4,539 | -30 | -0.66% |
| 2014 | 4,569 | 34 | 0.75% |
| 2013 | 4,535 | 70 | 1.57% |
| 2012 | 4,465 | 73 | 1.66% |
| 2011 | 4,392 | 21 | 0.48% |
| 2010 | 4,371 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,283 | 1,194 | 38.65% |
| 1990 | 3,089 | 1,789 | 137.62% |
| 1980 | 1,300 | 1,100 | 550% |
| 1970 | 200 | 0 | 0% |
| 1960 | 200 | -100 | -33.33% |
| 1940 | 300 | -3,849 | -92.77% |