Fort Yukon, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Fort Yukon, Alaska had a total population of 656, the 108th largest city in Alaska, with a median household income of $42,022, which is 55% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 15.9%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 55% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Only 8.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.

Fort Yukon Quick Facts

Population 65690% MOE ±119

Median Household Income $42,02290% MOE ±$11,360

Median Home Value $168,20090% MOE ±$59,458

Poverty Rate 15.9%90% MOE ±8.6 pts

Unemployment Rate 7.3%90% MOE ±5.1 pts

Median Age 35.3 years90% MOE ±7.4 years

Homeownership Rate 78.5%90% MOE ±7.9 pts

Affordability Ratio 4.0x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.6%90% MOE ±7.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 85.2%

Diversity Index 22/100

Population 656 108th of 326

Median Income $42,022 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 15.9% 28% higher than national

Median Home Value $168,200 average

How Fort Yukon Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	561	656	No clear change (+16.9%)
Median household income	$40,254	$42,022	No clear change (+4.4%)
Median home value¹	$130,947	$168,200	No clear change (+28.4%)
Median gross rent	$1,108	$810	No clear change (-26.9%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Fort Yukon Compares

Median Household Income

Fort Yukon

$42,022

$92,788

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Fort Yukon

$168,200

$352,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.0%

$25K-$50K 32.5%

$50K-$100K 31.0%

$100K+ 13.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.6%

$10K-$15K

6.0%

$15K-$20K

6.3%

$20K-$25K

4.2%

$25K-$30K

6.3%

$30K-$35K

4.5%

$35K-$40K

8.1%

$40K-$45K

11.6%

$45K-$50K

2.1%

$50K-$60K

6.6%

$60K-$75K

9.6%

$75K-$100K

14.9%

$100K-$125K

8.4%

$125K-$150K

0.0%

$150K-$200K

5.1%

$200K+

0.0%

Employment

7.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.9%|National: 5.2%

73.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.5%

Renter 21.5%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $810/mo 23.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

27.1%

18-34

22.3%

35-54

23.9%

55-74

21.3%

75+

5.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 63 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Fort Yukon Rankings in Alaska

#108 Population of 326

#223 Median Income of 253

#202 Education of 326

#137 Home Value of 238

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Other Cities in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Galena	611	$87,875	10.3%	$107,000
Nenana	479	$57,446	21.7%	$90,600
Tanana	334	$83,036	11.7%	$67,100
McGrath	255	$59,063	5.9%	$112,500
Nulato	255	$53,021	11.4%	$102,700
Ruby	237	N/A	3.4%	$205,000
Minto	214	N/A	7.9%	$32,700
Coldfoot	211	N/A	25.1%	N/A
Holy Cross	205	N/A	11.2%	$53,000
Grayling	173	$46,250	31.2%	$114,300

Cities Similar to Fort Yukon

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Nunapitchuk	618	$43,438	$90,700	2.1%	32.0%
Kipnuk	706	$45,250	$51,000	3.6%	48.3%
Pilot Station	713	$45,000	$52,200	0.6%	42.0%
Manokotak	679	$50,625	$86,700	18.7%	25.0%
Akutan	694	$35,833	$93,300	25.0%	20.2%

A note before these figures: with a population of 656, Fort Yukon's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Fort Yukon is a small community located in Alaska, within Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area. The total population is 656. It ranks as the 108th most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fort Yukon is 35.3 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 35.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fort Yukon is $42,022. This is 55% lower than the state median of $92,788. It is also 48% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.9%. This is 57% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 7.3%. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 5.9%. The median home value is $168,200. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $352,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Fort Yukon is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Asian residents account for 2.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 57.7%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 7.3%. The Asian population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 6.3%.

Education

8.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 73% lower than the state rate of 31.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Fort Yukon, Alaska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alaska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 326 Census-designated places in Alaska. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Fort Yukon, Alaska?

Fort Yukon, Alaska has a population of 656 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Fort Yukon, AK?

The median household income in Fort Yukon is $42,022, which is 48% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Yukon, AK?

The poverty rate in Fort Yukon is 15.9%. This means approximately 103 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Fort Yukon, Alaska?

Fort Yukon's population is 2.6% White, 0.8% Black, 0.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 2.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Fort Yukon, AK?

The median home value in Fort Yukon is $168,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x.

How educated is Fort Yukon, Alaska?

8.6% of adults (25+) in Fort Yukon hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.