Aleutians West Census Area, AK population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Aleutians West Census Area decreased by 301. In this period, the peak population was 5,825 in the year 2014. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5,461 | - | - |
| 2001 | 5,383 | -78 | -1.43% |
| 2002 | 5,255 | -128 | -2.38% |
| 2003 | 5,382 | 127 | 2.42% |
| 2004 | 5,377 | -5 | -0.09% |
| 2005 | 5,392 | 15 | 0.28% |
| 2006 | 5,085 | -307 | -5.69% |
| 2007 | 4,840 | -245 | -4.82% |
| 2008 | 4,699 | -141 | -2.91% |
| 2009 | 4,763 | 64 | 1.36% |
| 2010 | 5,561 | 798 | 16.75% |
| 2011 | 5,585 | 24 | 0.43% |
| 2012 | 5,681 | 96 | 1.72% |
| 2013 | 5,779 | 98 | 1.73% |
| 2014 | 5,825 | 46 | 0.80% |
| 2015 | 5,782 | -43 | -0.74% |
| 2016 | 5,718 | -64 | -1.11% |
| 2017 | 5,760 | 42 | 0.73% |
| 2018 | 5,678 | -82 | -1.42% |
| 2019 | 5,702 | 24 | 0.42% |
| 2020 | 5,214 | -488 | -8.56% |
| 2021 | 5,147 | -67 | -1.28% |
| 2022 | 5,090 | -57 | -1.11% |
| 2023 | 5,160 | 70 | 1.38% |
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Aleutians West Census Area, AK population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Aleutians West Census Area's population increased by 100 (1.83%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Aleutians West Census Area's population decreased by 347 (6.24%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Aleutians West Census Area's population decreased by 54 (1.04%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Aleutians West Census Area's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 5,160.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Aleutians West Census Area's population peaked in year 2014 at 5,825.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Aleutians West Census Area's population was lowest in year 2008 at 4,699.
Aleutians West Census Area, AK annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Aleutians West Census Area grew year by year for 11 years and declined for 12 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Aleutians West Census Area had an average annual population growth rate of 0.24% per year. Overall the population shrank 5.51% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Aleutians West Census Area annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.24% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Aleutians West Census Area population grew the most, with an increase of 798 people (a 16.75% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Aleutians West Census Area population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 488 people (a 8.56% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Aleutians West Census Area, AK population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Aleutians West Census Area's population increased by 13 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 57 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 70 (1.38%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Aleutians West Census Area, AK changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Aleutians West Census Area decreased by 619 (10.71%). The population was highest at 5,825 in the year 2014 and lowest at 5,090 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -1.09%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)