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Nome

North Dakota · 51 residents · 0.414 sq mi
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Nome has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,071. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 19 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $22,800. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
51
−27%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
123 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 169 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.5
+24%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
33455768801990201020202024Nome
202449
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,071
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,896
+116%since 2000
from $11,973 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$22,800
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $10,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
82.6%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.8% in 2000
17.4% rent
Afford Score
0.4
Unchangedsince 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(41)
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
2.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+25.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.6 min
+104%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.2%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
10.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nome, North Dakota?

Nome, North Dakota has about 51 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Nome, North Dakota earns about $61,071 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 $22,800.

How educated are people in Nome, North Dakota?

About 2.7% 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 25 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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