Fort Yukon, Alaska
City · Population 411 · #71 in Alaska
About Fort Yukon
Fort Yukon is a tiny community in northern Alaska with an estimated population of 411.
Officially, Fort Yukon is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.71 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 61 residents per square mile.
📰 Fort Yukon News Today
- Fort Yukon welcomes Yukon Quest mushers for the first time Alaska Public Media · Feb 11
- 1A Girls State: Fort Yukon squashes Newhalen comeback bid, clinches rare three-peat Alaska Sports Report · Mar 15
- Brenda Carroll Obituary (2026) - Ft. Yukon, AK - Daily News-Miner Legacy obituary · Mar 25
- Fort Yukon girls make it 3 in a row with 1A state title win over Newhalen Anchorage Daily News · Mar 14
- Fort Yukon girls basketball team has warm feelings about Juneau tournament despite record storm Juneau Independent · Jan 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Fort Yukon Unique
- The only place in America named Fort Yukon — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
- Alaska living: vast wilderness, midnight sun in summer, and true frontier spirit.
- Positioned in northern Alaska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Fort Yukon
- Starlight Espresso — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Fort Yukon
- Fort Yukon School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlaska
TypeCity
Population (2024)411
Rank in state#71 of 149
Land area6.71 sq mi
Density61/sq mi
Coordinates66.5825, -145.2474