Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska
Aleutians West Census Area: census area in Alaska, United States
About
Aleutians West Census Area is a county located in the U.S. state of Alaska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,561. After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 5,680 inhabitants. The county was created 46 years ago in 1979.
County Snapshot
Aleutians West Census Area at a glance
Aleutians West Census Area currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Alaska counties
24
Open related pagesLargest city
UnalaskaPopulation 4,473
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Aleutians West Census Area
| Population | 5,680 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alaska (United States) |
| Area | 14116 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 68.9% |
| Land as percent of area | 31.1% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 52.1630,-174.2851 |
| Named for | Aleutian Islands |
| Establishment | January 01, 1980 |
| Time Zone | Alaska Time Zone, Hawaii–Aleutian Time Zone |
| Local time | 12:58:03 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 2.1% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 34℉ Rain And Snow 7-days weather |
Geography
Aleutians West Census Area is located at 52°9'47"N 174°17'6"W (52.1629800, -174.2850500).
Aleutians West Census Area map
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Aleutians West Census Area Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Aleutians West Census Area.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Unalaska | 4,473 | City in Alaska, United States |
| Saint Paul | 485 | City in Alaska |
| Saint George | 103 | City in Alaska, United States |
Weather
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Aleutians West Census Area increased by 2.1% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,561 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,582 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,676 | 1.66% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,777 | 1.75% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,822 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,781 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,705 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,729 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,640 | -1.58% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,634 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,680 | 0.81% | estimation process |
Alaska Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 294,356 | The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area. |
| Anchorage Municipality | 287,095 | City in Alaska, United States |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 110,213 | Borough in Alaska, United States |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 95,651 | Borough in Alaska, United States |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | 59,414 | Borough in Alaska, United States |
| Juneau | 31,974 | City in and state capital of Alaska, United States |
| Juneau City and Borough | 31,849 | City in and state capital of Alaska, United States |
| Fairbanks | 30,696 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Eagle River | 24,793 | Community in Alaska, USA |
| Badger | 19,482 | Census-designated place in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska |
| Bethel Census Area | 18,437 | Census area in Alaska, United States |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough | 13,747 | Borough in Alaska, United States |
| Kodiak Island Borough | 12,992 | Borough in Alaska, United States |
| College | 12,964 | Census-designated place in Alaska, United States |
| Wasilla | 11,099 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Nome Census Area | 9,909 | Census area in Alaska, United States |