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Nome

Alaska · 3,699 residents · 12.799 sq mi
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Nome is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,268. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $266,800. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,699
+6%since 2000
from 3,505 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
289 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 274 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Nome
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,268
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,402 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,699
+61%since 2000
from $23,402 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$266,800
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,485
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $939 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 44.8% in 2000
56.7% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+72%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.3%(1,308)
Black0.9%(30)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(72)
Asian1.5%(54)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.7%(866)
2020
White, non-Hispanic26%(961)
Black0.9%(32)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(120)
Asian2.1%(78)
Other65.7%(2,429)
Diversity Score59.7%(2,208)
Diversity Score
60
+142%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
6.8 min
−13%since 2000
from 7.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
39.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
25.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 76.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.9%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.7%
−60.5 ptssince 2013
from 78.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nome, Alaska?

Nome, Alaska has about 3,699 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nome, Alaska?

The typical household in Nome, Alaska earns about $85,268 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 $266,800, and the typical rent is about $1,485 a month.

How educated are people in Nome, Alaska?

About 26.3% 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 7.5% 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 199 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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