Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 17th-largest in Alaska
The population of Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska is 5,271 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 17th-largest county in Alaska. The median household income is $52,642, the median home value is $87,800, and the median age is 37.3.
The population of Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area has declined 9.1% since 2010 (5,607 → 5,099), a -0.68% annualized rate.
5,271
Population
-0.68%
Annual growth
0
People / sq mi
$52,642
Median Income
$87,800
Median Home Value
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area covers 145,769 sq mi of land at 0.0 people per square mile.
About Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US counties, at roughly 0 people per square mile. With 5,271 residents, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area is a county in Alaska. It ranks #17 among counties in Alaska by population.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $52,642, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 15.4% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $87,800, with typical rent around $893.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 12.8%, below the national 35.0%. Around 6.1% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 10 minutes each way.
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area had a population of 5,607 in 2010 and 5,099 in 2024, a -9.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 5,625 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.67%.
5,099
Population (2024)
5,607
Population (2010)
5,625
Peak (2011)
-0.67%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,607 |
| 2011 | 5,625 |
| 2012 | 5,616 |
| 2013 | 5,554 |
| 2014 | 5,456 |
| 2015 | 5,461 |
| 2016 | 5,418 |
| 2017 | 5,400 |
| 2018 | 5,375 |
| 2019 | 5,254 |
| 2020 | 5,303 |
| 2021 | 5,272 |
| 2022 | 5,165 |
| 2023 | 5,136 |
| 2024 | 5,099 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 22.7% |
| Black or African American | 1.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 73.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
37.3
Median Age
46.7%
Female
53.3%
Male
16.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 22.5% · Seniors (65+): 16.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $52,642$-36,694 vs state |
| Mean household income | $65,009 |
| Per-capita income | $32,096 |
| Poverty rate | 15.4%+8.6% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 61.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area is public administration, accounting for 27.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.3%
Drive alone
37.7%
Carpool
30.7%
Public transit
6.1%
Work from home
10.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$87,800$-245,500 vs state
Median home value
$893
Median rent
70.7%
Homeownership rate
3,958
Total housing units
58.5%
Occupied
41.5%
Vacant
29.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
77.1%
With health insurance
82.0%
With broadband internet
22.1%
Foreign-born
9.8%
Veterans (18+)
19.3%
With a disability
85.7%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
86.6%
High School+
12.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska has a population of 5,271 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 17th-largest county in Alaska. Population density is 0 people per square mile.
The population of Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area has declined 9.1% since 2010 (5,607 → 5,099), a -0.68% annualized rate.
The median household income in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska is $52,642, with mean (average) household income of $65,009 and per-capita income of $32,096. 15.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, the largest racial and ethnic groups are Hispanic or Latino (73.5%), White (22.7%), Black or African American (1.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska is 37.3 years. Residents are 46.7% female and 53.3% male.
The median home value in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area is $87,800 and median monthly rent is $893. 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 3,958 total housing units, 41.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska is public administration, employing 27.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.
Anchorage is among the largest cities associated with Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, with a population of 289,069.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.