Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Yakutat City and Borough is located in Alaska with a total population of 506. It is the 30th most populous county out of 30 in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Yakutat City and Borough is 53.2 years. This is 49% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 13.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Yakutat City and Borough is $80,625. This is 10% lower than the state median of $89,336. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.8%. This is 24% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.2%. The unemployment rate is 1.4%. This is 77% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $185,000. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $333,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Yakutat City and Borough is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 60.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 66.6%.

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 19.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (24.7%) is well below the state average of 58.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (5.5% vs 3.0%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (19.8% vs 6.3%).

Education

14.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 31.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.2%.