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Yakutat

Alaska · 657 residents · 100.364 sq mi
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Yakutat has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,517. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $171,200. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
657
−3%since 2000
from 680 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
7 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+28%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3894685486277071990201020202024Yakutat
2024527
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,517
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,054 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,861
+54%since 2000
from $21,330 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,200
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,071
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $622 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
40.0% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+39%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.3%(281)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian1.5%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.7%(93)
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.4%(246)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(28)
Asian4.9%(32)
Other38%(250)
Diversity Score74.9%(492)
Diversity Score
75
+448%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
5.2 min
−45%since 2000
from 9.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
42.5%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.5%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 83.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
40.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.8%
−60.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yakutat, Alaska?

Yakutat, Alaska has about 657 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Yakutat, Alaska?

The typical household in Yakutat, Alaska earns about $59,517 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yakutat, Alaska expensive?

In Yakutat, Alaska, the median home is worth about $171,200, and the typical rent is about $1,071 a month.

How educated are people in Yakutat, Alaska?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Yakutat, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yakutat, Alaska?

About 6.7% of people in Yakutat, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Yakutat, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Yakutat, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 113 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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