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Nome

North Dakota · 48 residents (2025 est.) · 0.414 sq mi
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Nome has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,500. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 21 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 64.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 20.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49
−30%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
118 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 169 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
64.4
+50%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:48 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
33455768801990201020202024Nome
202449
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,500
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,288
+253%since 2000
from $11,973 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.239
−38%since 2010
from 0.388 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing20%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.8% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
29.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.8%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(67)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(46)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.4%(7)
Diversity Score
14
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+13%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.0%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
40.8%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.4%
+17.6 ptssince 2012
from 4.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−94.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
+29.5 ptssince 2017
from 66.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nome, North Dakota?

Nome, North Dakota has about 49 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nome, North Dakota?

The typical household in Nome, North Dakota earns about $72,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Nome, North Dakota?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Nome, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nome, North Dakota?

About 20.4% of people in Nome, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nome, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Nome, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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

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