Interior Alaska News

Of the 5,433 citizens living in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area in 2021, 93.3% said they were only one race, while 6.7% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area who reported being of a single race in 2021 was American Indian or Alaska Native, comprising 69.7% or 3,785 individuals. Following them, white accounted for 22.5% and totaled 1,225 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area is 3.3% lower than the state average, which stands at 10%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area.

	Estimated Total
American Indian or Alaska Native	3,785
White	1,225
Multiracial	364
Asian	40
Some Other Race	12
African American	5
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	2

Source: US Census Bureau