Akutan Public RecordsAlaska

As of the 2020 Census, Akutan city in Aleutians East, AK, has a population of 1,589. The median age is 41.4 years. Males constitute 89.6% (1,424), while females are 10.4% (165). The racial/ethnic breakdown is 54.6% Asian, 27.8% Pacific Islander, 13.9% White, 1.9% Native American, and 1.8% two or more races, with 2.5% identifying as Hispanic or Latino.

Akutan, located in Aleutians East, AK, has a predominantly renter-occupied housing market, with roughly 95% of units rented and a homeownership rate near 5%. Median home values are low, estimated around $87,000, while median gross rent is approximately $1,250/month. Housing types mainly consist of multifamily and employer-provided units due to the city's fishing industry workforce. Neighborhoods are limited given Akutan’s small size and island geography. Property taxes are relatively low, with average effective rates near 1.0%. The market remains stable but limited, influenced by seasonal employment and geographic isolation.

Akutan city, located in Aleutians East, AK, is served by the Akutan School under the Aleutians East Borough School District, currently offering K-12 education to a small student body (usually under 25 students). There are no dedicated high schools, colleges, or universities in Akutan—adult educational opportunities are limited or accessed remotely. The school’s proficiency scores are typically below the state average (2023 test scores: reading proficiency ~30%, math ~10%). School safety is rated as average; educational offerings include personalized instruction but limited extracurricular programs due to the community's remote size.

Transportation in Akutan, Aleutians East, AK, is unique due to its island location. There are no roads connecting Akutan to other communities; residents rely on boats, helicopters, and a hovercraft link to Akun Island, where Akutan Airport is located. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, most residents (over 85%) commute to work by walking or employer-provided shuttles, as private vehicle ownership is rare (less than 10%). Public transit usage is nearly non-existent outside of employer shuttles. Major employment hubs include Trident Seafoods’ processing plant, with typical commute times under 15 minutes within the city limits.

Akutan, a small city in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska (population 1,400), does not have a hospital; local healthcare is provided via the Akutan Health Clinic, part of Eastern Aleutian Tribes, Inc. The clinic has limited hours and basic medical services, with medevac to Dutch Harbor for emergencies. The population is mostly Alaska Native (75%) and male (~68%), with fishing industry employment common. Top health issues include respiratory infections and injuries. Approximately 25% of residents are uninsured, but many qualify for Medicaid or Indian Health Service coverage. There are typically 1-2 healthcare providers rotating at the clinic.