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Alaska / AIANNHCE 6515 / Alaska Native area

Fort Yukon

The full tribal profile includes the report map, demographic tables, broadband tables, FCC provider sections, and interactive charts.

0.0%25/3 availability
0.0%100/20 availability
0.0%1000/100 availability
4Fixed providers
AnchorageJuneauFairbanksTribal boundary detail66.5825°N, 145.2474°W6.71 sq mi
Figure 1. Location of Fort Yukon within Alaska, with boundary detail (inset).

About the Tribal Area

Alaska Native Village in Alaska, centered on Native Village of Fort Yukon, . FCC BDC records show 4 fixed providers and 1 mobile providers across roughly 517 service locations, with current availability of 0.0% at 25/3 Mbps, and 0.0% at 100/20.

Tribal Area Description

In Alaska, Fort Yukon has tribal lands managed by a Alaska Native Village. Gwich'in village above the Arctic Circle, historically significant for trade and contemporary caribou stewardship.

Website Summary: www.fortyukon.org

The Gwichyaa Zhee Gwich'in Tribal Government page for Fort Yukon functions as a community information page rather than a long-form tribal history. It emphasizes local contacts, community resources, and links to regional programs and services. The available content is oriented toward practical resources rather than a dedicated narrative profile for the tribe. The page includes sections on Administration, Tribal Governance, Community Services, Education & Employment, and Family Services.

Table 1. Demographics

Indicator201920202021202220232024
Population561473520476583656
Households219200235250321335
Median age36.340.443.043.743.735.3
Male / Female52.8% / 47.2%53.5% / 46.5%50.4% / 49.6%46.4% / 53.6%46.0% / 54.0%46.3% / 53.7%
Avg. household size2.482.232.101.821.751.89
Pop. density (per sq mi)83.670.577.570.986.997.8
HH density (per sq mi)32.629.835.037.347.849.9

Table 2. Economic & Education

Indicator201920202021202220232024
Median household income$32,708$40,833$36,250$46,250$39,934$42,022
Per capita income$20,962$23,918$25,369$31,460$32,542$30,178
Poverty rate23.8%19.4%12.1%14.2%16.9%15.9%
Unemployment rate25.8%24.8%21.1%23.3%14.9%7.3%
HS diploma or higher53.9%61.6%54.6%53.3%54.3%57.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher11.0%12.3%12.8%13.6%11.9%8.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates. Queried by AIANNHCE code. Population and household density are calculated from Census population or households divided by land area in square miles.

Table 3. Download/Upload Speeds (Mbps)

PeriodDownloadUpload
2019Q10.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2019Q20.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2019Q30.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2019Q40.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2020Q10.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2020Q20.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2020Q30.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2020Q40.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2021Q10.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2021Q20.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2021Q30.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2021Q40.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2022Q10.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2022Q246.0 Mbps3.0 Mbps
2022Q315.9 Mbps2.1 Mbps
2022Q477.7 Mbps6.0 Mbps
2023Q185.0 Mbps6.5 Mbps
2023Q20.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2023Q3112.0 Mbps13.3 Mbps
2023Q4129.7 Mbps16.3 Mbps
2024Q1133.0 Mbps11.5 Mbps
2024Q2183.5 Mbps15.3 Mbps
2024Q365.4 Mbps8.5 Mbps

Table 4. Coverage by Tier (%)

Year25/3100/201 Gbps
20150.0%0.0%0.0%
20160.0%0.0%0.0%
20170.0%0.0%0.0%
20180.0%0.0%0.0%
20190.0%0.0%0.0%
20200.0%0.0%0.0%
20210.0%0.0%0.0%
20220.0%0.0%0.0%
20230.0%0.0%0.0%
20240.0%0.0%0.0%

Table 5. Adoption (%)

YearAll householdsLow-income households
201725.1%5.0%
201820.6%4.8%
201920.5%3.0%
202018.0%3.5%
202119.1%0.0%
202215.6%0.0%
202323.7%5.7%
202414.9%11.1%

Table 6. Current Status (2024, %)

TierCoverage
25/3 Mbps0.0%
100/20 Mbps0.0%
1 Gbps0.0%

Table 7. Comparison with National Averages (%)

MetricTribalNational
25/3 Mbps0.0%92%
100/20 Mbps0.0%85%
Adoption14.9%78%

Sources: FCC Broadband Data Collection, Ookla Open Data Initiative, and U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. National benchmarks are carried over from the report comparison section.

Figure 2. Speed Trends (2019–2024)

Figure 3. Availability (2015–2025)

Figure 4. Adoption (2017–2024)

Figure 5. Current Status (2024)

Figure 6. Comparison with National Averages

Figure 7. Fixed Coverage by Technology (25/3 Mbps)

Figure 8. Mobile Area Coverage

Notes: speed trends reflect quarterly mean throughput. Availability shows the share of population with access. Tooltips on the charts expose the underlying values for each series.

Table 8. Broadband Provider Summary

MetricValue
Fixed broadband providers4
Mobile broadband providers1
Broadband serviceable locations517

Table 9. Broadband Providers

FixedMobile
GCI Holdings LLCAmerican Broadband Holding Company
EchoStar Corporation
American Broadband Holding Company
Space Exploration Technologies Corp.

Table 10. Fixed Coverage by Technology (% of locations)

Technology25/3100/20250/251 Gbps
Any Technology100.0%100.0%100.0%0.0%
Fiber0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Cable0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Fixed Wireless0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Copper (DSL)0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Satellite100.0%100.0%100.0%0.0%

Table 11. Mobile Coverage (% of area)

TechnologyCoverage
4G LTE15.1%
5G-NR (Speed Tier 1)0.0%
5G-NR (Speed Tier 2)0.0%
Total area (sq mi)18.855

Table 8. Coverage by Tier and Technology (% of locations)

Dec. 2022
Technology2/210/125/3100/20250/251000/100
All Fixed Wireless98.50.00.00.00.00.0
All Satellite100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
All Wired96.30.00.00.00.00.0
All Wired and Licensed Fixed Wireless96.30.00.00.00.00.0
Any Technology100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
Any Terrestrial99.40.00.00.00.00.0
Cable0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Cable/Fiber0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Copper96.30.00.00.00.00.0
Fiber0.00.00.00.00.00.0
GSO Satellite100.00.00.00.00.00.0
Licensed Fixed Wireless0.00.00.00.00.00.0
NGSO Satellite100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
Other0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Unlicensed Fixed Wireless98.50.00.00.00.00.0
June 2023
Technology2/210/125/3100/20250/251000/100
All Fixed Wireless98.30.00.00.00.00.0
All Satellite100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
All Wired97.50.00.00.00.00.0
All Wired and Licensed Fixed Wireless97.50.00.00.00.00.0
Any Technology100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
Any Terrestrial99.40.00.00.00.00.0
Cable0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Cable/Fiber0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Copper97.50.00.00.00.00.0
Fiber0.00.00.00.00.00.0
GSO Satellite100.00.00.00.00.00.0
Licensed Fixed Wireless0.00.00.00.00.00.0
NGSO Satellite100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
Other0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Unlicensed Fixed Wireless98.30.00.00.00.00.0
Dec. 2023
Technology2/210/125/3100/20250/251000/100
All Fixed Wireless98.40.00.00.00.00.0
All Satellite100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
All Wired97.20.00.00.00.00.0
All Wired and Licensed Fixed Wireless97.20.00.00.00.00.0
Any Technology100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
Any Terrestrial99.30.00.00.00.00.0
Cable0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Cable/Fiber0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Copper97.20.00.00.00.00.0
Fiber0.00.00.00.00.00.0
GSO Satellite100.00.00.00.00.00.0
Licensed Fixed Wireless0.00.00.00.00.00.0
NGSO Satellite100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
Other0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Unlicensed Fixed Wireless98.40.00.00.00.00.0
June 2024
Technology2/210/125/3100/20250/251000/100
All Fixed Wireless97.00.00.00.00.00.0
All Satellite100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
All Wired77.50.00.00.00.00.0
All Wired and Licensed Fixed Wireless77.50.00.00.00.00.0
Any Technology100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
Any Terrestrial97.80.00.00.00.00.0
Cable0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Cable/Fiber0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Copper77.50.00.00.00.00.0
Fiber0.00.00.00.00.00.0
GSO Satellite100.00.00.00.00.00.0
Licensed Fixed Wireless0.00.00.00.00.00.0
NGSO Satellite100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
Other0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Unlicensed Fixed Wireless97.00.00.00.00.00.0
Dec. 2024
Technology2/210/125/3100/20250/251000/100
All Fixed Wireless97.00.00.00.00.00.0
All Satellite100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
All Wired77.50.00.00.00.00.0
All Wired and Licensed Fixed Wireless77.50.00.00.00.00.0
Any Technology100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
Any Terrestrial97.80.00.00.00.00.0
Cable0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Cable/Fiber0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Copper77.50.00.00.00.00.0
Fiber0.00.00.00.00.00.0
GSO Satellite100.00.00.00.00.00.0
Licensed Fixed Wireless0.00.00.00.00.00.0
NGSO Satellite100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
Other0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Unlicensed Fixed Wireless97.00.00.00.00.00.0
June 2025
Technology2/210/125/3100/20250/251000/100
All Fixed Wireless97.10.00.00.00.00.0
All Satellite100.0100.0100.0100.0100.00.0
All Wired78.70.00.00.00.00.0
All Wired and Licensed Fixed Wireless78.70.00.00.00.00.0
Any Technology100.0100.0100.0100.0100.00.0
Any Terrestrial97.90.00.00.00.00.0
Cable0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Cable/Fiber0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Copper78.70.00.00.00.00.0
Fiber0.00.00.00.00.00.0
GSO Satellite100.00.00.00.00.00.0
Licensed Fixed Wireless0.00.00.00.00.00.0
NGSO Satellite100.0100.0100.0100.0100.00.0
Other0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Unlicensed Fixed Wireless97.10.00.00.00.00.0

FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC), June 2025 filing vintage. Coverage values show the share of residential broadband serviceable locations by technology and speed tier across D22, J23, D23, J24, D24, and J25 filings.

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC), June 2025 Filing (J25). Fixed coverage shows the share of residential broadband serviceable locations, and mobile coverage shows the share of tribal land area.