Yakutat, AK Demographics

A map of Yakutat's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	131	246	24.9%	37.4%
Native American/Other	118	251	22.4%	38.2%
Multiracial	114	98	21.6%	14.9%
Asian	93	32	17.6%	4.9%
Hispanic	46	28	8.7%	4.3%
Black	25	2	4.7%	0.3%

Yakutat, Alaska has an estimated population of 527, a large decrease from the 657 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 24.9% White, 22.4% Native American/Other, 21.6% Multiracial, 17.6% Asian, 8.7% Hispanic, and 4.7% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Yakutat, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Yakutat has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Alaska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Yakutat, that probability was 68.7% in 2020 and 80.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Yakutat is ranked the 123rd most populous place in Alaska, out of 355 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Yakutat was ranked the 96th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Yakutat's White Population

131 residents of Yakutat, or 24.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Yakutat is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Yakutat ranks 171st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yakutat's White population has declined by an estimated 46.7%. White residents' share of Yakutat's population has decreased from 37.4% to 24.9%.

Yakutat is more White than neighboring Chisana (0% White). Yakutat is less White than neighboring Mosquito Lake (75.9% White), Alcan Border (100% White), Covenant Life (100% White), and Elfin Cove (100% White).

Yakutat's Black Population

25 residents of Yakutat, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Yakutat is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Yakutat ranks 117th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yakutat's Black population has grown by an estimated 1150.0%. Black residents' share of Yakutat's population has increased from 0.3% to 4.7%.

Yakutat is more Black than neighboring Mosquito Lake (0% Black), Alcan Border (0% Black), Covenant Life (0% Black), Chisana (0% Black), and Elfin Cove (0% Black).

Yakutat's Asian Population

93 residents of Yakutat, or 17.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Yakutat is considerably higher than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Yakutat ranks 20th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yakutat's Asian population has grown by an estimated 190.6%. Asian residents' share of Yakutat's population has increased from 4.9% to 17.6%.

Yakutat is more Asian than neighboring Mosquito Lake (0% Asian), Alcan Border (0% Asian), Covenant Life (0% Asian), Chisana (0% Asian), and Elfin Cove (0% Asian).

Yakutat's Hispanic Population

46 residents of Yakutat, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Yakutat is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Yakutat ranks 94th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yakutat's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 64.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Yakutat's population has increased from 4.3% to 8.7%.

Yakutat is more Hispanic than neighboring Alcan Border (0% Hispanic), Covenant Life (0% Hispanic), Chisana (0% Hispanic), and Elfin Cove (0% Hispanic). Yakutat is less Hispanic than neighboring Mosquito Lake (24.1% Hispanic).

Yakutat's Native American/Other Population

118 residents of Yakutat, or 22.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Yakutat is higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Yakutat ranks 175th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yakutat's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 53.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Yakutat's population has decreased from 38.2% to 22.4%.

Yakutat is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mosquito Lake (0% Native American/Other), Alcan Border (0% Native American/Other), Covenant Life (0% Native American/Other), Chisana (0% Native American/Other), and Elfin Cove (0% Native American/Other).

Yakutat's Multiracial Population

114 residents of Yakutat, or 21.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Yakutat is considerably higher than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Yakutat ranks 25th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yakutat's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Yakutat's population has increased from 14.9% to 21.6%.

Yakutat is more Multiracial than neighboring Mosquito Lake (0% Multiracial), Alcan Border (0% Multiracial), Covenant Life (0% Multiracial), Chisana (0% Multiracial), and Elfin Cove (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.