Fort Yukon
City in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska
Fort Yukon is a city in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, with 428 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 427 ft (130 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Birch Creek, 27.7 miles SW.
- 428residents (2020 Census)
- 427 ftelevation · 130 m
- 6.7 sq miland area · 17.4 km²
- 64 / sq mipopulation density
About Fort Yukon
Fort Yukon (Gwichʼin: Gwichyaa Zheh) is a village in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area in the U.S. state of Alaska, straddling the Arctic Circle. The population, predominantly Gwichʼin Alaska Natives, was 428 at the 2020 census, down from 595 in 2000.
Fort Yukon was the hometown of the late Alaska Congressman Don Young. Served by Fort Yukon Airport, it is also known for having the record highest temperature in Alaska.
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Living in Fort Yukon
- Median household income
- $42,022
- Median home value
- $168,200
- Median rent
- $810/mo
- Median age
- 35.3
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Fort Yukon had 428 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 428 |
|---|---|
| Density | 64 per sq mi (25 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Yukon at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area |
| Type | City |
| Population | 428 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.71 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km²) |
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Coordinates | 66.5818° N, 145.2489° W |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0226760 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
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Frequently asked questions about Fort Yukon
What county is Fort Yukon in?
Fort Yukon is in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Fort Yukon, AK?
428 people lived in Fort Yukon at the 2020 Census.
What is the elevation of Fort Yukon?
427 feet (130 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Yukon?
Birch Creek (27.7 mi), Venetie (43.1 mi).
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