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McGrath, AK
City in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska.
Population
255
Land area
43.2sq mi
People per sq mi
6
ZIP codes
0
McGrath and its ZIP codes
McGrath at a glance
- McGrath is about 4.6 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
Local data for McGrath, 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 McGrath.
Unemployment rate
8.7%
Aug 2026, 0.0 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
McGrath, 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
70° / -14°F
18.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in McGrath, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
29.6%
U.S. 12.8% +16.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.6%
U.S. 11.1% +3.5 pts
Cities near McGrath
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TakotnaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 23.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McGrath, AK in?
- McGrath is in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska.
- What is the population of McGrath, AK?
- About 255 people live in McGrath, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McGrath?
- Nearby places include Takotna (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023