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Fort Yukon

Alaska · 428 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 $40,833. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 167 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $104,000. Households here earn about 48% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
428
−28%since 2000
from 595 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
63 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 88 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+29%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4054745426106791990201020202024Fort Yukon
2024656
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,833
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,918
+79%since 2000
from $13,360 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance14.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services9.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,000
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,013
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $570 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
26.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+50%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic10.6%(63)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(8)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.4%(181)
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.9%(34)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other84.4%(361)
Diversity Score21.2%(91)
Diversity Score
21
−30%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.2 min
−4%since 2000
from 7.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
45.7%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
40.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
27.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 21.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.1%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−42.4 ptssince 2013
from 54.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Yukon, Alaska?

Fort Yukon, Alaska has about 428 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Yukon, Alaska earns about $40,833 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 $104,000, and the typical rent is about $1,013 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Yukon, Alaska?

About 12.3% 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 19.4% of people in Fort Yukon, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Yukon, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Yukon, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 151 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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