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Koyuk

Alaska · 298 residents (2025 est.) · 5.102 sq mi
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Koyuk has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,563. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $95,000. At a median age of 26.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 61% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
348
+17%since 2000
from 297 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
68 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
26.5
+7%since 2000
from 24.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:298 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2292622943263591990201020202024Koyuk
2024348
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,563
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,476
+89%since 2000
from $8,736 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
+16%since 2010
from 0.401 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,000
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$910
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $581 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.5%
+30.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.3% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+143%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.7%(14)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.3%(81)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(8)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other97.7%(340)
Diversity Score5.6%(20)
Diversity Score
6
−79%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
3.4 min
−53%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
47.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
88.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 95.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
31.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 32.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
56.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.8%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Female
37.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−51.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2012
from 17.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.8%
−64.0 ptssince 2013
from 73.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
+34.8 ptssince 2017
from 51.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2016
from 85.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Koyuk, Alaska?

Koyuk, Alaska has about 348 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Koyuk, Alaska?

The typical household in Koyuk, Alaska earns about $36,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Koyuk, Alaska expensive?

In Koyuk, Alaska, the median home is worth about $95,000, and the typical rent is about $910 a month.

How educated are people in Koyuk, Alaska?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Koyuk, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Koyuk, Alaska?

About 41.9% of people in Koyuk, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Koyuk, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Koyuk, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 108 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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

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