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Nome

North Dakota · 62 residents · 0.414 sq mi
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Nome has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,063. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $26,300. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
62
−11%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
150 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 169 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.5
+10%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
33455768801990201020202024Nome
202449
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,063
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,246
+103%since 2000
from $11,973 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$26,300
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $10,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
28.0%
−68.8 ptssince 2000
from 96.8% in 2000
16.0% rent
Vacancy rate
47.5%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
0.8
+108%since 2000
from 0.4 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(62)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.7%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−57.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
24.3%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nome, North Dakota?

Nome, North Dakota has about 62 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Nome, North Dakota earns about $34,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nome, North Dakota expensive?

In Nome, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $26,300.

How educated are people in Nome, North Dakota?

About 5.6% 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 0.0% 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 14 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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