Yukon Koyukuk County

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, spans 145,505 square miles with roughly 5,343 residents as of the 2020 Census. The population is mostly Native American (81.6%), followed by White (9.7%), Multiracial (5.1%), and small percentages of Asian, Black or African American, and other groups. The median household income is approximately $39,400, and about 26.3% live below the poverty line. The area is sparsely populated, with a density of around 0.04 residents per square mile.

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, as of the latest data, has a median home value around $124,000. The area features approximately 2,000 housing units with a median monthly rent of $875. The homeownership rate is about 68%. Limited housing availability and remote locations contribute to varied housing costs. Construction is often log or modular homes due to accessibility issues.

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, doesn’t hold its own county-level elections, as Alaska is divided into boroughs and census areas, not counties. It falls under the larger jurisdiction of state electoral systems.

In the 2020 presidential election, Yukon-Koyukuk reported 1,825 ballots cast. The results were:

• Joe Biden (Democratic): 45.0%
• Donald Trump (Republican): 42.4%
• Other: 12.6%

For state legislative representation:

• Senate District T: Lyman Hoffman (Democrat)
• House District 39: Neal Foster (Democrat)

Voters in this area also participate in elections for the Governor of Alaska and the U.S. Congress. In local government, residents vote for positions on city councils in incorporated communities or advisory roles to the borough in unincorporated ones. Specific candidate details and numerical values vary by election cycle and should be confirmed through the Alaska Division of Elections.

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, exhibits relatively low education attainment compared to national and state averages. According to the U.S. Census Bureau:

• High school graduate or higher (age 25+): Approximately 85.3%
• Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.4%

Comparatively, the national averages are significantly higher:

• High school graduate or higher: 88.5%
• Bachelor's degree or higher: 32.1%

Alaska’s state averages also surpass Yukon-Koyukuk:

• High school graduate or higher: 92.2%
• Bachelor's degree or higher: 30.9%

These figures illustrate that Yukon-Koyukuk trails behind both the national and state benchmarks in educational attainment.

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, has a unique employment landscape largely influenced by its remote location and sparse population. Employment in this area tends to be focused on government services, healthcare, education, retail trade, and construction.

According to recent data, the employment numbers in Yukon-Koyukuk include approximately:

• 34.2% in Public Administration
• 18.3% in Health Care and Social Assistance
• 10.7% in Educational Services
• 8.8% in Retail Trade
• 7.3% in Construction

These sectors differ markedly from both national and state averages due to the heavy reliance on public sector jobs and essential services in this remote region. Nationally, the largest employment sectors include healthcare, retail, and professional services, while Alaska's statewide employment also features higher percentages in oil and gas extraction and tourism-related services which are insignificant in Yukon-Koyukuk.

Employment challenges in Yukon-Koyukuk include limited economic diversification and reliance on seasonal employment.

As of the latest available data, the average household income in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, is approximately $40,000 annually. This is significantly lower than both the national average and the state average. For comparison, the median household income in the United States is about $68,703, while in Alaska, it stands at around $77,640.

Income Comparison Table

This comparison underscores the economic challenges faced by residents in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area relative to broader averages.

As of the latest data available, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area in Alaska has relatively low crime rates compared to urban areas. However, due to its sparse population, the crime rate per 1,000 residents can sometimes appear higher. Here's a summary of crime rates per 1,000 residents:

*Note: These figures are approximations and can vary year to year. Always refer to the latest local government or law enforcement reports for updated statistics.