Koyukuk, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Koyukuk, Alaska had a total population of 29, the 285th largest city in Alaska. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Koyukuk Quick Facts
How Koyukuk Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 44 | 29 | -34.1% |
How Koyukuk Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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+)
Koyukuk Rankings in Alaska
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Other Cities in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Yukon | 656 | $42,022 | 15.9% | $168,200 |
| 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 |
Cities Similar to Koyukuk
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 29 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Chignik Lagoon | 29 | $71,875 | N/A | 20.0% | 17.2% |
| Stony River | 29 | N/A | $325,000 | 0.0% | 16.0% |
| Elfin Cove | 28 | N/A | N/A | 82.1% | 0.0% |
| Susitna | 31 | N/A | N/A | 25.8% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 29, Koyukuk'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
Koyukuk is a small community located in Alaska, within Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area. The total population is 29. It ranks as the 285th most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Alaska.
Age Demographics
The median age in Koyukuk is 47.3 years. This is 32% higher than the state median of 35.8 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Koyukuk. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Koyukuk, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 50% higher than the state average of 66.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Education
37.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 31.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Koyukuk, 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 Koyukuk, Alaska?
Koyukuk, Alaska has a population of 29 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Koyukuk, AK?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Koyukuk — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Koyukuk, AK?
The ACS sample for Koyukuk recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Koyukuk, Alaska?
Koyukuk's population is 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Koyukuk, AK?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Koyukuk — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Koyukuk, Alaska?
37.5% of adults (25+) in Koyukuk hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.