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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fort Yukon

Alaska · 595 residents · 6.744 sq mi
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Fort Yukon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,375. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $50,000. Households here earn about 43% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

595
+3%since 1990
from 579 in 1990
1990 – 2025
88 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 86 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.9
+17%since 1990
from 27.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4054745426106791990201020202024Fort Yukon
2024656
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,375
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,969 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,360
+33%since 1990
from $10,055 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.5%
−13.6 ptssince 1990
from 32.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,000
+57%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$570
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $400 in 1990
US average: $602
72.0%
−5.9 ptssince 1990
from 77.9% in 1990
28.0% rent
1.7
+27%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic13.3%(77)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score28.8%(167)
2000
White, non-Hispanic10.6%(63)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(8)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score30.4%(181)
30
+5%since 1990
from 29 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.1%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.2%
+10.9 ptssince 1990
from 58.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.1%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

7.6 min
−33%since 1990
from 11.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Yukon, Alaska?

Fort Yukon, Alaska has about 595 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fort Yukon, Alaska?

The typical household in Fort Yukon, Alaska earns about $29,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Yukon, Alaska expensive?

In Fort Yukon, Alaska, the median home is worth about $50,000, and the typical rent is about $570 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Yukon, Alaska?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Yukon, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Yukon, Alaska?

About 18.5% of people in Fort Yukon, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Yukon, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Yukon, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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