HarrisDemocratic48.8%478TrumpRepublican48.3%473OtherAll other candidates2.9%28
D+0.5- Lead
- 5
- Total
- 979
- vs nation
- D+2.0
- Turnout
- 27.6%
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Office (updates table and map)
President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
2024 turnout 27.6% of 3,542 citizens 18+
BidenDemocratic53.4%675TrumpRepublican44.1%557OtherAll other candidates2.5%32
D+9.3- Lead
- 118
- Total
- 1,264
- vs nation
- D+4.9
- Turnout
- 37.6%
ClintonDemocratic56.4%612TrumpRepublican32.4%352OtherAll other candidates11.2%121
D+24.0- Lead
- 260
- Total
- 1,085
- vs nation
- D+21.9
- Turnout
- 29.9%
ObamaDemocratic62.8%777RomneyRepublican34.4%426OtherAll other candidates2.8%35
D+28.4- Lead
- 351
- Total
- 1,238
- vs nation
- D+24.5
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic47.1%650McCainRepublican49.7%686OtherAll other candidates3.3%45
R+2.6- Lead
- 36
- Total
- 1,381
- vs nation
- R+9.9
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic45.9%598BushRepublican50.9%663OtherAll other candidates3.2%42
R+5.0- Lead
- 65
- Total
- 1,303
- vs nation
- R+2.5
- Turnout
- —
GoreDemocratic37.2%509BushRepublican51.2%701NaderGreen8.9%122
R+14.0- Lead
- 192
- Total
- 1,368
- vs nation
- R+14.6
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic44.1%596DoleRepublican38.7%523PerotReform13.0%176
D+5.4- Lead
- 73
- Total
- 1,351
- vs nation
- R+3.1
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+0.5MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 5,2352024 5-year
- Median household income
- $135,5002024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 24.2%2024 5-year
- Black
- 7.0%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 13.7%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+78.4 in 1964MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+35.3 in 1988MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- North Slope Borough, AK · twin score 86.1
Midterm durability
Total general-election participants divided by same-year citizen voting-age population. These are total ballots or participating voters—not presidential candidate votes.
- 2024 total turnout
- 27.6%979 participants ÷ 3,542 CVAP
| Election | Participants | CVAP | Turnout | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 · Presidential | 1,085 | 3,634 | 29.9% | C/A |
| 2020 · Presidential | 1,264 | 3,360 | 37.6% | C/A |
| 2024 · Presidential | 979 | 3,542 | 27.6% | C/A |
Sources and methods
- 2016: numerator source 159, denominator source 157; top ticket votes; canonical-complete-contest-floor-v1; allocation share 0.0%; series 148/111.
- 2020: numerator source 159, denominator source 157; top ticket votes; canonical-complete-contest-floor-v1; allocation share 0.0%; series 152/2.
- 2024: numerator source 159, denominator source 157; top ticket votes; canonical-complete-contest-floor-v1; allocation share 0.0%; series 156/228.
Precinct data
Results by precinct
8 precincts · 0 votes
Precinct boundaries and identifiers are cycle-specific. This table does not join rows across years without a validated crosswalk.
| 37-704 Aleutians No. 1704 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37-706 Aleutians No. 2 (Unalaska)706 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| 37-750 St. George Island750 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| 37-752 St. Paul Island752 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Aleutians No. 1 Precinct704 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Aleutians No. 2 Precinct706 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| St. George Precinct738 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| St. Paul Island Precinct740 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
presidential history
Presidential margin, 1960–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1960 | +42.9% |
| 1964 | +78.4% |
| 1968 | −6.1% |
| 1972 | −33.9% |
| 1976 | −22.9% |
| 1980 | −12.8% |
| 1984 | −34.0% |
| 1988 | −35.3% |
| 1992 | −5.5% |
| 1996 | +5.4% |
| 2000 | −14.0% |
| 2004 | −5.0% |
| 2008 | −2.6% |
| 2012 | +28.4% |
| 2016 | +24.0% |
| 2020 | +9.3% |
| 2024 | +0.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
By party of registration, over time
Party registration · 2026D+0.2
Presidential vote · 2024D+0.5
Registration and the presidential vote track closely here — within 0.3 points.
1,991 registered voters · 2026
domestic migration
Who moves in and out
Net migration over time, and who arrivals are — where they came from and what those places vote
−52 net domestic migration · 2025
20112025
Net −1,501 over 2011–2025 · gain loss
Arrivals reported $56,526 in average income, against $94,271 for residents who stayed — 40% lower. (IRS SOI, 2022–23)
Migration is one input to a place’s political change, not its cause — a shift can also come from residents changing their minds, generational turnover, or turnout. These figures describe the places people moved between; they do not measure how any mover voted.
| Year | Net domestic migration |
|---|---|
| 2011 | −70 |
| 2012 | −2 |
| 2013 | −87 |
| 2014 | −54 |
| 2015 | −159 |
| 2016 | −215 |
| 2017 | −138 |
| 2018 | −169 |
| 2019 | −91 |
| 2021 | −138 |
| 2022 | −223 |
| 2023 | −52 |
| 2024 | −51 |
| 2025 | −52 |
Stretching 1,200 miles into the Pacific, Aleutians West is among the most geographically isolated counties in the U.S., yet its mixed Alaska Native and military-connected population has produced near-even presidential margins in recent cycles.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 78.4 points in 1964 and a Republican high of 35.3 points in 1988. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 8.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 0.5 points.
A population of 5,235, a 24% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $135,500 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of North Slope Borough and Sitka City and Borough.
Political twins — counties
The counties whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
North Slope Borough
Alaska
86.1twin score
2012–2016 trajectory% White% unaffiliated≠ % Asian
Sitka City and Borough
Alaska
79.0twin score
2016–2024 trajectoryelasticity≠ 12-yr trend
Northwest Arctic Borough
Alaska
78.1twin score
elasticity2012–2016 trajectory% White≠ % Asian
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska vote in 2024?
In 2024, Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska voted Democratic by 0.5 points (D+0.5), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 979 votes cast, 478 went Democratic and 473 went Republican.
When did Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska voted Republican was 2008.
How many people live in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska?
Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska has a population of 5,235 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska?
Median household income in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska is $135,500 — above the national median of $80,734. The Alaska state median is $92,788.
What is the political history of Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 7 went Democratic and 10 went Republican.