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Tok, AK
Census-designated place in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska.
Population
1,649
Land area
133.5sq mi
People per sq mi
12
ZIP codes
0
Tok and its ZIP codes
Tok at a glance
- Tok is about 9.6 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 57th among 326 cities and towns in Alaska.
- The median household income is $64,063, 31% below the Alaska median of $92,788.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $224,600 (36% below Alaska) and median rent is $1,177 a month.
Local data for Tok, AK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tok, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,063
Poverty rate
14.5%
Median home value
$224,600
Median rent
$1,177/mo
Homeownership
72.6%
Bachelor's or higher
20.5%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
11.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (342), Irish Americans (215), Italian Americans (126).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Southeast Fairbanks Census Area. PPP loans are for Tok.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$91,635
3,093 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,784
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$595M
FY 2026, $87,456 per person
How people get to work
Tok, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.3%
- Carpooled11.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.6%
- Worked from home11.7%
Average one-way commute: 11.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tok, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
57
Countywide, mostly high wind
July high / Jan low
72° / -20°F
10.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tok, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
23.5%
U.S. 12.8% +10.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities near Tok
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TanacrossCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 79.1 |
| TetlinCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 67.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tok, AK in?
- Tok is in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska.
- What is the population of Tok, AK?
- About 1,649 people live in Tok, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tok?
- Nearby places include Tanacross (13 mi), Tetlin (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023