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Population and households in Yakutat City and Borough
Household size in Yakutat City and Borough
| Period | Yakutat City and Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.79 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.17 | 2.88 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.91 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.91 | 2.72 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.57 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Yakutat City and Borough are small: just 1.91 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.48, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change. No other Alaska county has smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Yakutat City and Borough
| Period | Yakutat City and Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6 | 35.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.5 | 35.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.9 | 35.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.7 | 37.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.1 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Yakutat City and Borough is 43.7 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Yakutat City and Borough is older than the great majority of Alaska counties.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Yakutat City and Borough
| Period | Yakutat City and Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Yakutat City and Borough (12.1%), close to the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Yakutat City and Borough
Renters in Yakutat City and Borough
| Period | Yakutat City and Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.9% | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.8% | 36.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.8% | 35.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.7% | 33.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | −2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Yakutat City and Borough than nationally: 43.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 75.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Yakutat City and Borough has a higher share of renters than the great majority of Alaska counties.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Yakutat City and Borough
| Period | Yakutat City and Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.9% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.2% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 47.6% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.2% | 15.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +1.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Yakutat City and Borough: 48.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Yakutat City and Borough has a higher vacancy rate than at least four in five Alaska counties.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Yakutat City and Borough
| Period | Yakutat City and Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Yakutat City and Borough are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Alaska as a whole, where the median home dates to 1987.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Yakutat City and Borough
| Period | Yakutat City and Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $986 | $1,067 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,000 | $1,192 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $900 | $1,322 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,330 | $1,518 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$344 | +$451 | +$606 |
The median renter in Yakutat City and Borough pays $1,330 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 14.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Compared with other Alaska counties, though, Yakutat City and Borough has higher rents than most.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Yakutat City and Borough
Bachelor's degrees in Yakutat City and Borough
| Period | Yakutat City and Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.3% | 26.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.6% | 29.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | +4.9 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Yakutat City and Borough: 14.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Compared with other Alaska counties, Yakutat City and Borough has a lower share of college graduates than most.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Yakutat City and Borough
| Period | Yakutat City and Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.5% | 90.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.8% | 91.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.2% | 92.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.6% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Yakutat City and Borough is above the national rate: 93.6% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Alaska.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Yakutat City and Borough
| Period | Yakutat City and Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.9% | 6.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Yakutat City and Borough has been low: just 0.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. No other Alaska county has lower unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Yakutat City and Borough compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakutat City and Borough | 1.91 | 43.7 | 12.1% | 43.7% | 48.2% | 1982 | $1,330 | 14.4% | 93.6% | 0.9% |
| Haines Borough | 2.26 | 52.2 | 3.9% | 21.5% | 22.5% | 1985 | $1,303 | 33.6% | 98.2% | 4.8% |
| Skagway Municipality | 2.19 | 41.2 | 3.1% | 29.1% | 32.4% | 1985 | $1,280 | 28.5% | 93.5% | 9.1% |
| Hoonah-Angoon Census Area | 2.33 | 48.4 | 7.1% | 28.0% | 43.4% | 1984 | $961 | 25.5% | 94.0% | 14.6% |
| Juneau City and Borough | 2.47 | 41.0 | 7.0% | 36.4% | 8.5% | 1981 | $1,569 | 39.6% | 94.8% | 3.9% |
| Sitka City and Borough | 2.38 | 41.8 | 9.2% | 38.3% | 17.2% | 1978 | $1,457 | 35.2% | 94.8% | 7.3% |
| Chugach Census Area | 2.26 | 39.2 | 7.3% | 36.2% | 26.1% | 1979 | $1,481 | 33.1% | 96.4% | 9.5% |
| Copper River Census Area | 2.18 | 48.5 | 8.6% | 31.5% | 46.9% | 1986 | $1,100 | 23.7% | 90.8% | 4.5% |
| Petersburg Census Area | 2.27 | 46.9 | 12.5% | 34.3% | 23.6% | 1978 | $996 | 25.0% | 90.1% | 3.5% |
| Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | 2.49 | 39.3 | 8.7% | 25.3% | 27.5% | 1990 | $1,369 | 22.2% | 93.8% | 5.8% |
| Wrangell City and Borough | 2.09 | 46.4 | 13.7% | 40.9% | 20.9% | 1976 | $958 | 21.7% | 93.5% | 4.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Norton County, KS · Mitchell County, KS · Mitchell County, TX · Modoc County, CA · Monona County, IA · Monroe County, AR · Monroe County, IA · Monroe County, MO · Montgomery County, AR · Montgomery County, GA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Yakutat City and Borough. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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