Aleutians West Census Area, AK vs Aleutians East Borough, AK

Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.

Metric Aleutians West Census Area, AK Aleutians East Borough, AK
Population 5K 3K
Low Food Access % 31.7% 51.9%
SNAP Participation % 5.7% 12.7%
Poverty Rate 9.6% 12.6%
Median Household Income $100,662 $79,961
Households Without Vehicle 9.9% 25.0%
Low Access Population 1,654 1,768
Low Access Tracts 0 1

Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).

Data Sources

Source: USDA Economic Research Service Food Access Research Atlas — low-access and food desert tract classifications. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates — population, poverty, income, SNAP, and vehicle access.