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Koyukuk

Alaska · 92 residents (2025 est.) · 5.745 sq mi
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Population has fallen 71% since 2000, a loss of 72 residents. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29
−71%since 2000
from 101 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
−71%since 2000
from 18 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.3
+57%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:92 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
214671951201990201020202024Koyukuk
202429
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$23,497
+107%since 2000
from $11,341 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−35.1 ptssince 2000
from 35.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.236
−37%since 2010
from 0.374 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance53.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services53.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+25.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
41.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic8.9%(9)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(29)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.5%
+27.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
46.7%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% 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
47.1%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−44.9 ptssince 2011
from 44.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
53.3%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−71.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−50.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2012
from 15.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−45.2 ptssince 2013
from 45.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+65.5 ptssince 2017
from 34.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
0.0%
−88.4 ptssince 2016
from 88.4% 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 Koyukuk, Alaska?

Koyukuk, Alaska has about 29 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Koyukuk, Alaska?

About 37.5% of adults age 25 and over in Koyukuk, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Koyukuk, Alaska?

About 0.0% of people in Koyukuk, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Koyukuk, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Koyukuk, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 83 residents, a change of about -74 percent over that period.

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

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