Fort Yukon is a city in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area in Alaska, United States. It is situated on the Yukon River and is located approximately 8 miles north of the Arctic Circle. Fort Yukon is the hometown of Alaska's first senator, Ted Stevens. The population of Fort Yukon is around 583 people, according to the 2010 census. The city is known for its subsistence lifestyle, with hunting, trapping, and fishing being major activities for the residents. Fort Yukon has a unique cultural heritage, with a blend of Native Alaskan and European influences.