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Central, AK
Census-designated place in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska.
Population
108
Land area
247.9sq mi
People per sq mi
0
ZIP codes
0
Central and its ZIP codes
Central at a glance
- Central is 66% less dense than Alaska as a whole.
Local data for Central, AK
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area. PPP loans are for Central.
Unemployment rate
8.7%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,982
2,306 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,588
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$172M
FY 2026, $32,204 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Central, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
109
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
67
2.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
73° / -24°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Central, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
21.0%
U.S. 12.1% +8.9 pts
Smoking
25.7%
U.S. 12.8% +12.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Central
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CircleCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 106 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Central, AK in?
- Central is in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska.
- What is the population of Central, AK?
- About 108 people live in Central, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Central?
- Nearby places include Circle (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023