Yakutat, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 527, Yakutat'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

Yakutat is a small community located in Alaska, within Yakutat City and Borough. The total population is 527. It ranks as the 123rd most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Yakutat 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 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 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 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 demographic data for Yakutat, 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.