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Nome Census Area

Alaska · 10,046 residents · 22,969.508 sq mi
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Nome Census Area has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,843. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% 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 $159,600. At a median age of 29.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,046
+9%since 2000
from 9,196 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
0 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 0 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.8
+8%since 2000
from 27.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Nome Census Area
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,843
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,613
+59%since 2000
from $15,476 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.5%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,600
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,232
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $755 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
41.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+33%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19.1%(1,752)
Black0.4%(35)
Hispanic / Latino1%(92)
Asian0.7%(62)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.7%(2,088)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic13.9%(1,393)
Black0.5%(52)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(186)
Asian1.1%(109)
Other80.4%(8,076)
Diversity Score37.8%(3,798)
Segregation Score42.5%(4,272)
Diversity Score
38
+66%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
43
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
6.2 min
−21%since 2000
from 7.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
25.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
56.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 16.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.8%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
47.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.1%
−52.0 ptssince 2013
from 71.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nome Census Area, Alaska?

Nome Census Area, Alaska has about 10,046 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nome Census Area, Alaska?

The typical household in Nome Census Area, Alaska earns about $62,843 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nome Census Area, Alaska expensive?

In Nome Census Area, Alaska, the median home is worth about $159,600, and the typical rent is about $1,232 a month.

How educated are people in Nome Census Area, Alaska?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Nome Census Area, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nome Census Area, Alaska?

About 22.4% of people in Nome Census Area, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nome Census Area, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Nome Census Area, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,758 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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14 ZIP codes
ZIP 99762ZIP 99769ZIP 99785ZIP 99671ZIP 99742ZIP 99684ZIP 99772ZIP 99739ZIP 99753ZIP 99771ZIP 99778ZIP 99783ZIP 99784ZIP 99659
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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