Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 30th-largest in Alaska
The population of Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska is 506 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 30th-largest county in Alaska. The median household income is $80,625, the median home value is $185,000, and the median age is 53.2.
The population of Yakutat City and Borough has grown 4.2% since 2010 (662 → 690), a +0.30% annualized rate.
506
Population
+0.30%
Annual growth
0
People / sq mi
$80,625
Median Income
$185,000
Median Home Value
Yakutat City and Borough covers 7,628 sq mi of land at 0.1 people per square mile.
About Yakutat City and Borough, AK
Yakutat City and Borough is a county in Alaska with a population of 506. It ranks #30 among counties in Alaska by population. The median age is 53.2, older than the national median. The population is 65.8% male and 34.2% female.
The median household income in Yakutat City and Borough is $80,625, above the US median of $74,580. 2.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $185,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,276. The homeownership rate of 60.9% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Yakutat City and Borough reflects 14.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 5.8 minutes each way.
Yakutat City and Borough Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Yakutat City and Borough had a population of 662 in 2010 and 690 in 2024, a 4.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 710 in 2021. Average annual growth rate: 0.43%.
690
Population (2024)
662
Population (2010)
710
Peak (2021)
0.43%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 662 |
| 2011 | 657 |
| 2012 | 665 |
| 2013 | 652 |
| 2014 | 655 |
| 2015 | 637 |
| 2016 | 615 |
| 2017 | 610 |
| 2018 | 600 |
| 2019 | 576 |
| 2020 | 682 |
| 2021 | 710 |
| 2022 | 685 |
| 2023 | 686 |
| 2024 | 690 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 24.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 41.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% |
Age & Sex
53.2
Median Age
34.2%
Female
65.8%
Male
27.7%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 10.3% · Seniors (65+): 27.7%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $80,625$-8,711 vs state |
| Mean household income | $92,687 |
| Per-capita income | $50,644 |
| Poverty rate | 2.2%-4.6% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 0.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 64.9% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Yakutat City and Borough is agriculture, accounting for 24.3% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
31.7%
Carpool
37.9%
Public transit
10.3%
Work from home
5.8 min
Avg commute
Housing
$185,000$-148,300 vs state
Median home value
$1,276
Median rent
60.9%
Homeownership rate
391
Total housing units
52.9%
Occupied
47.1%
Vacant
39.1%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
84.4%
With health insurance
90.8%
With broadband internet
41.9%
Foreign-born
18.2%
Veterans (18+)
13.2%
With a disability
79.0%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
92.2%
High School+
14.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska has a population of 506 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 30th-largest county in Alaska. Population density is 0 people per square mile.
The population of Yakutat City and Borough has grown 4.2% since 2010 (662 → 690), a +0.30% annualized rate.
The median household income in Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska is $80,625, with mean (average) household income of $92,687 and per-capita income of $50,644. 2.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Yakutat City and Borough, the largest racial and ethnic groups are Hispanic or Latino (41.9%), White (24.7%), Black or African American (5.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska is 53.2 years. Residents are 34.2% female and 65.8% male.
The median home value in Yakutat City and Borough is $185,000 and median monthly rent is $1,276. 60.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 391 total housing units, 47.1% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 24.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.9%.
Anchorage is among the largest cities associated with Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska, with a population of 289,069.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.