Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska Demographics 2026

Name: Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska has a population of 527, the 30th most populous county in Alaska. The median household income is $85,000 and the median home value is $219,400. The poverty rate is 11.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Yakutat City and Borough Quick Facts

Population 527

Median Household Income $85,000

Median Home Value $219,400

Poverty Rate 11.9%

Unemployment Rate 0.9%

Median Age 43.7 years

Homeownership Rate 56.3%

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 14.3%

High School Graduation 93.7%

Cities/Places 1

Population 527 30th of 30

Median Income $85,000 8% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.9%

Unemployment 0.9%

How Yakutat City and Borough 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	506	527	+4.2%
Median household income	$80,625	$85,000	+5.4%
Median home value	$185,000	$219,400	+18.6%

Median Household Income

Yakutat City and Borough

$85,000

$92,788

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Yakutat City and Borough

$219,400

$352,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.6%

$25K-$50K 6.8%

$50K-$100K 36.9%

$100K+ 43.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

1.5%

$10K-$15K

1.5%

$15K-$20K

2.4%

$20K-$25K

7.3%

$25K-$30K

1.9%

$30K-$35K

0.5%

$35K-$40K

1.9%

$40K-$45K

2.4%

$45K-$50K

0.0%

$50K-$60K

3.4%

$60K-$75K

22.3%

$75K-$100K

11.2%

$100K-$125K

8.7%

$125K-$150K

21.4%

$150K-$200K

8.3%

$200K+

5.3%

Employment

0.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.9%|National: 5.2%

70.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 56.3%

Renter 43.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,330/mo 18.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

12.1%

18-34

18.0%

35-54

32.3%

55-74

29.4%

75+

8.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very High Diversity

This community is exceptionally diverse, with no single racial or ethnic group dominating the population.

State average: 63 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Yakutat City and Borough

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Yakutat	527	$85,000	11.9%	$219,400

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Population Overview

Yakutat City and Borough is located in Alaska with a total population of 527. It is the 30th most populous county out of 30 in Alaska. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Yakutat City and Borough is 43.7 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 35.8 years. Only 12.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Yakutat City and Borough is $85,000. This is 8% lower than the state median of $92,788. It is also 5% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.9%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 0.9%. This is 85% lower than the state rate of 5.9%. The median home value is $219,400. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $352,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Yakutat City and Borough is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 56.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% lower than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Yakutat City and Borough is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Asian residents account for 17.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (24.9%) is well below the state average of 57.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (4.7% vs 2.9%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (17.6% vs 6.3%).

Education

14.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% 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 93.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Yakutat City and Borough come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alaska and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska?

Yakutat City and Borough has a population of 527, making it the 30th most populous county in Alaska.

What is the median income in Yakutat City and Borough?

The median household income in Yakutat City and Borough is $85,000 with a poverty rate of 11.9%.

How many cities are in Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska?

Yakutat City and Borough contains 1 Census-designated place.