Cities in Yukon

Population: 41,866

The map of Yukon cities offers a user-friendly way to explore all the cities and towns located in the state. To get started, simply click the clusters on the map. These clusters represent groups of cities located close to each other geographically and as the map zooms, the individual cities within the selected cluster will become more visible. As you take a depper dive, the clusters will transform to pins and allow you to click the cities of your choice.

Best Places To Live In Yukon

Largest cities in Yukon by population

#	City	Population	Area (km ²)	Livability Score
1	Whitehorse	29,774	417	67
2	Yukon, Unorganized	1,630	465,521	45
3	Dawson	1,551	32	52
4	Macpherson-Grizzly Valley	1,392	1,834	55
5	Watson Lake	869	6	53
6	Marsh Lake	766	821	54
7	Haines Junction	697	34	52
8	Carmacks	542	37	46
9	Mt. Lorne	503	160	59
10	Ibex Valley	496	209	50
11	Pelly Crossing	408	32	51
12	Faro	380	204	47
13	Whitehorse, Unorganized	374	5,047	53
14	Carcross	334	16	51
15	Ross River	305	21	43

Yukon Population

Statistic	Value
Population	41,866
Population Density	0 ppl. / sq. mi.
Median Age	40
Male To Female Ratio	0.97 : 0
Married (15yrs & older)	55.02%
Families w/ Kids under 18	39.06%
Speak English	85.62%

Yukon Race and Ethnicity

Statistic	Value
Median Household Income	$100,046
Unemployment Rate	5%
No Certificate	15%
Completed High School	84.92%
Bachelors Degree	18%
Masters Degree	9%
Avg. School Score	n/a%

Best cities in Yukon by livability score

#	City	Population	Area (km ²)	Livability Score
1	Whitehorse	29,774	417	67
2	Mayo	217	1	59
3	Mt. Lorne	503	160	59
4	Johnsons Crossing	10	22	58
5	Old Crow	237	14	57
6	Macpherson-Grizzly Valley	1,392	1,834	55
7	Marsh Lake	766	821	54
8	Whitehorse, Unorganized	374	5,047	53
9	Watson Lake	869	6	53
10	Haines Junction	697	34	52
11	Champagne Landing 10	21	5	52
12	Keno Hill	20	54	52
13	Dawson	1,551	32	52
14	Carcross	334	16	51
15	Pelly Crossing	408	32	51

Yukon: The Land of the Midnight Sun

Yukon is home to approximately 40,000 residents who live in a region that is known for its stunning natural beauty and wide-open spaces. The people that reside in Yukon enjoy an outstanding quality of life that is augmented by a tremendous access to the great outdoors. The business sector in Yukon is a varied one and the mining sector and tourism industries are among the topic economic players in the region. The region offers an outstanding combination of opportunities from work to recreation. If these factors are appealing to you, then the territory of Yukon might be an ideal spot to live.

Yukon is bordered by the Northwest Territories on its eastern side and by the province of British Columbia to its south. Its western edge shares a border with the U.S. state of Alaska. The territory also has access to the Arctic Ocean at its northern edge. The city of Whitehorse is the territory's capital and its largest urban area. Whitehorse has a population in excess of 25,000 residents.

The tremendous diversity of geography in Yukon is one of the factors that make the region so appealing. Some of the notable natural landmarks in the Yukon include the Yukon River, lakes such as Teslin Lake, Kluane Lake, and Lake Laberge. Yukon is also the home of Canada's tallest mountain peak Mount Logan. The mountain is located in the beautiful Kluane National Park and Reserve which has been designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The temperature in Yukon can range from mild summer temperatures to winter temperatures that drop far below zero on the Celsius scale. The warmest months tend to be May and June.