Gambell

County:: Nome Census Area
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 10.505
State:: Alaska

Gambell is a city located in Nome Census Area, Alaska. Gambell has a 2025 population of 605. Gambell is currently declining at a rate of -1.14% annually and its population has decreased by -5.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 642 in 2020.

The average household income in Gambell is $58,703 with a poverty rate of 28.88%.The median age in Gambell is 27.6 years: 28.3 years for males, and 26.6 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Gambell includes 93.1% Native American, and smaller percentages for White and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
Native American	432	93.1%
Two or more races	21	4.53%
White	11	2.37%

Gambell Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Gambell's average per capita income is $37,917. Household income levels show a median of $48,750. The poverty rate stands at 28.88%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$110,625	-
Families	$52,500	$60,300
Households	$48,750	$58,703
Non Families	$21,250	$28,759

$37,917

Average Income

$48,750

Median Household Income

28.88%

Poverty Rate