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Nome Census Area

9.8KTotal Population
Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+6.17%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Nome Census Area has a population of 9,763 as of 2023. It is located in Alaska.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Nome Census Area based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.0%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
American Indian/Alaska Native76.0%7,420
White14.2%1,386
Two or More Races7.2%703
Hispanic or Latino2.0%195
Asian1.3%127
Black or African American1.0%98
Some Other Race0.2%20
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Nome Census Area based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$70,121
6.0% below national average
Per Capita Income
$28,678
25.2% below national average
Poverty Rate
21.1%
83.5% above national average
Median Age
29.1 years

Income & Poverty

$70,121Median Household Income
$28,678Per Capita Income
21.1%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$70,121$89,721
Families$70,588$93,607
Married-couple Families$70,588$79,059
Nonfamily Households$41,250$44,550

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Nome Census Area, Alaska.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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