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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Nome

Alaska · 3,505 residents · 12.799 sq mi
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Nome is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $59,402. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $108,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,505
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3,500 in 1990
1990 – 2025
274 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 273 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.4
+10%since 1990
from 29.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Nome
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,402
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,812 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,402
+45%since 1990
from $16,123 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.3%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$108,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $82,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$939
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $754 in 1990
US average: $602
44.8%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 43.5% in 1990
55.2% rent
1.8
+1%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic45.4%(1,590)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(185)
Asian0.3%(12)
Diversity Score68.3%(2,389)
2000
White, non-Hispanic37.3%(1,308)
Black0.9%(30)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(72)
Asian1.5%(54)
Diversity Score24.7%(866)
25
−64%since 1990
from 68 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.3%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 19.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.1%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

7.8 min
−11%since 1990
from 8.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nome, Alaska?

Nome, Alaska has about 3,505 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Nome, Alaska?

The typical household in Nome, Alaska earns about $59,402 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nome, Alaska expensive?

In Nome, Alaska, the median home is worth about $108,200, and the typical rent is about $939 a month.

How educated are people in Nome, Alaska?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Nome, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nome, Alaska?

About 6.3% of people in Nome, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nome, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Nome, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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