Yukon Flats, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Yukon Flats, Alaska, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Yukon Flats, Alaska. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Yukon Flats, Alaska. The estimated population of Yukon Flats, Alaska is 1,140 people, with a median age of 38.5.

We can look at the total population in Yukon Flats over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,140
+1.97%
-6.86%
2020
1,118
-3.45% -
2019
1,158
+4.23%
-
2018
1,111
-9.23% -
2017
1,224
- -

Population of Yukon Flats, Alaska by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
11.8%
12.8%
-7.81%
Black/African American
0.1%
0%
0.00%
Native
79.4%
81%
-1.98%
Hispanic
1.4%
2.5%
-44.00%
Asian
0.9%
0.6%
+50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
6.4%
3%
+113.33%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Yukon Flats, Alaska by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.5 +14.58% 41.2 +13.19% 33.4 +1.83%
2020 33.6 -5.62% 36.4 -6.67% 32.8 +0.31%
2019 35.6 -5.82% 39 +1.3% 32.7 -5.49%
2018 37.8 +15.24% 38.5 +12.24% 34.6 +10.9%
2017 32.8 - 34.3 - 31.2 -

The median age of Yukon Flats, Alaska gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 107 -13.68% 126 -22.5% 91 97
10 to 19 75 +5.98% 88 +22.38% 77 108
20 to 29 100 -30.99% 63 -26.3% 70 47
30 to 39 89 -48.91% 83 -38.84% 49 52
40 to 49 78 +1.39% 42 +56.69% 79 70
50 to 59 91 -33.42% 76 -31.94% 64 53
60 to 69 69 +60.35% 77 -6.54% 120 70
70+ 42 +31.59% 18 +112.07% 47 46

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Yukon Flats, Alaska is $30,000.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Yukon Flats.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $50,288.00
  • 45 to 64
    $28,625.00
  • 65 and over
    $21,607.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Yukon Flats, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Yukon Flats, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Yukon Flats, Alaska is currently $44,259.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

0.62% of households in Yukon Flats are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Yukon Flats against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    41.32%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.35%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.83%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    5.79%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    5.37%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.72%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.62%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Yukon Flats is $21,391.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Yukon Flats by the total population of Yukon Flats.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Yukon Flats, Alaska, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Yukon Flats to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.23%
  • Bachelor's degree
    9.23%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.97%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    63.09%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.49%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Yukon Flats that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Yukon Flats over the age of 16 is 834.

Of those people, a total of 57.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Yukon Flats is 45.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 67 37.30% 50.00%
20 to 24 years 55 74.50% 5.70%
25 to 29 years 62 66.10% 13.90%
30 to 34 years 59 86.40% 13.70%
35 to 44 years 126 83.30% 21.90%
45 to 54 years 109 79.80% 18.40%
55 to 59 years 73 68.50% 18.00%
60 to 64 years 89 31.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 137 29.20% 12.50%
75 years and over 57 12.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Yukon Flats. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 133 54.90% 0.00%
Black or African American 1 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 625 55.50% 19.90%
Asian 10 100.00% 50.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 6 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 59 74.60% 6.80%
Hispanic or Latino 16 62.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 123 51.20% 0.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Yukon Flats as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Yukon Flats is 382, with median earnings of $27,500.00.

Women in Yukon Flats, Alaska earning approximately 101.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 382 $27,500.00
Male 177 $27,417.00
Female 205 $27,679.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 66 $49,091.00
Business and Financial 7 $58,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 7 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 30 $43,750.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 28 $12,045.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 8 $0.00
Healthcare Support 14 $32,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 5 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 11 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 23 $11,607.00
Personal Care and Service 3 $0.00
Sales 11 $14,375.00
Office and Administrative Support 55 $35,417.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 4 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 27 $19,375.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 16 $14,643.00
Production 39 $24,375.00
Transportation and Material Moving 11 $20,250.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 34 $49,091.00 32 $43,750.00
Business and Financial 1 $0.00 6 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 2 $0.00 5 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 2 $0.00 28 $42,500.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 7 $21,250.00 21 $11,528.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 5 $0.00 3 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 14 $32,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 11 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 12 $22,500.00 11 $10,417.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Sales 2 $0.00 9 $25,625.00
Office and Administrative Support 13 $26,042.00 42 $38,269.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1 $0.00 3 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 25 $22,750.00 2 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 16 $14,643.00 0 $0.00
Production 29 $26,250.00 10 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 6 $8,333.00 5 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 484 households in Yukon Flats, with an average household size of 2.24 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 218 families in Yukon Flats with an average family size of 3.47 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 78 42 98 266
Average Household Size 4.14 3.12 3.55 1.06
Total Families 78 42 98 0
Average Household Size 4.14 2.64 3.3 0

Poverty

Of the 218 families in Yukon Flats, 23.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Yukon Flats:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,046 housing units in Yukon Flats, Alaska.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 484 46.27%
Vacant 562 53.73%

3.35% of the total 1,046 housing units in Yukon Flats are rental units. This is approximately 35 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 376 are occupied by the owner - or 35.95% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Yukon Flats is $950.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Yukon Flats that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    73
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    22
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    9
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    4
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Yukon Flats is $81,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Yukon Flats that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    123
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    102
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    69
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    23
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    49
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    10
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Yukon Flats. The chart below shows the number of properties in Yukon Flats that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    21
  • 1940 to 1949
    43
  • 1950 to 1959
    47
  • 1960 to 1969
    55
  • 1970 to 1979
    243
  • 1980 to 1989
    241
  • 1990 to 1999
    187
  • 2000 to 2009
    151
  • 2010 to 2013
    58
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Yukon Flats that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    276
  • 1 vehicle available
    120
  • 2 vehicles available
    82
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    6

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Yukon Flats get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Yukon Flats that commute to work in a particular way.

5.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Yukon Flats.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    143
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    134
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    38
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    16
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    5
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    3
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    3
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    0
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Yukon Flats, Alaska in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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