Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska Demographics 2026

Name: Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska has a population of 5,195, the 18th most populous county in Alaska. The median household income is $55,741 and the median home value is $98,500. The poverty rate is 16.0%.

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

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area Quick Facts

Population 5,195

Median Household Income $55,741

Median Home Value $98,500

Poverty Rate 16.0%

Unemployment Rate 5.4%

Median Age 37.8 years

Homeownership Rate 69.9%

Affordability Ratio 1.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.0%

High School Graduation 87.5%

Cities/Places 31

Population 5,195 18th of 30

Median Income $55,741 40% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.0%

Unemployment 5.4%

How Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area 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	5,271	5,195	-1.4%
Median household income	$52,642	$55,741	+5.9%
Median home value	$87,800	$98,500	+12.2%

Median Household Income

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area

$55,741

$92,788

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area

$98,500

$352,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.2%

$25K-$50K 23.6%

$50K-$100K 30.9%

$100K+ 22.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.2%

$10K-$15K

3.9%

$15K-$20K

5.9%

$20K-$25K

6.1%

$25K-$30K

4.5%

$30K-$35K

6.8%

$35K-$40K

4.6%

$40K-$45K

5.2%

$45K-$50K

2.4%

$50K-$60K

6.8%

$60K-$75K

9.8%

$75K-$100K

14.3%

$100K-$125K

7.1%

$125K-$150K

4.7%

$150K-$200K

7.3%

$200K+

3.3%

Employment

5.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.9%|National: 5.2%

66.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 69.9%

Renter 30.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,084/mo 23.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

26.3%

18-34

19.7%

35-54

24.0%

55-74

24.1%

75+

5.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 63 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places 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
Grayling	173	$46,250	31.2%	$114,300
Allakaket	167	N/A	69.5%	$9,999
Arctic Village	164	$38,125	26.8%	$38,700
Central	108	$24,545	2.8%	N/A
Chalkyitsik	80	$59,286	73.8%	$34,100
Anvik	79	$80,000	17.7%	N/A
Venetie	76	$67,500	2.6%	$50,000
Kaltag	68	$68,125	0.0%	N/A
Circle	54	$24,500	24.1%	$53,800
Huslia	51	$30,417	19.6%	$13,300
Nikolai	44	N/A	15.9%	$100,000
Hughes	40	N/A	15.0%	N/A
Shageluk	34	N/A	50.0%	N/A
Manley Hot Springs	32	$58,125	0.0%	$110,000
Koyukuk	29	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Beaver	17	N/A	0.0%	$33,500
Evansville	17	$128,194	0.0%	N/A
Bettles	16	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Takotna	15	$66,000	20.0%	N/A
Alatna	11	N/A	9.1%	N/A
Lake Minchumina	7	N/A	14.3%	N/A

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Population Overview

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area is located in Alaska with a total population of 5,195. It is the 18th most populous county out of 30 in Alaska. The county encompasses 31 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area is 37.8 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 35.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area is $55,741. This is 40% lower than the state median of $92,788. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.0%. This is 58% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 5.9%. The median home value is $98,500. Housing costs are 72% lower than the state median of $352,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (21.6%) is well below the state average of 57.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 7.3%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 6.3%.

Education

16.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% 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 87.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area 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 Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska?

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area has a population of 5,195, making it the 18th most populous county in Alaska.

What is the median income in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area?

The median household income in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area is $55,741 with a poverty rate of 16.0%.

How many cities are in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska?

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area contains 31 Census-designated places.