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Nome

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
12.799
State:
Alaska

Nome is a city located in Nome Census Area, Alaska. Nome has a 2026 population of 3,657. It is also the county seat of Nome Census Area. Nome is currently declining at a rate of -0.14% annually and its population has decreased by -0.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,689 in 2020.

The median household income in Nome is $113,646 with a poverty rate of 8.79%. The median age in Nome is 31.4 years: 32.6 years for males, and 30.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.9 males.

3.7K
Total Population
286
Density (mi²)
-5 -0.14%
Growth

Nome Population

Nome Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,657-5-0.14%
20253,662-6-0.16%
20243,668190.52%
20233,649110.3%
20223,638-15-0.41%
20213,653-36-0.98%
20203,689-6-0.16%
20193,888-5-0.13%
20183,893190.49%
20173,874250.65%
20163,849471.24%
20153,802200.53%
20143,782-9-0.24%
20133,791631.69%
20123,728180.49%
20113,710952.63%
20103,615170.47%
20003,50550.14%
19903,5001,20052.17%
19802,300-200-8%
19702,5002008.7%
19602,30040021.05%
19501,90030018.75%
19401,60040033.33%
19301,20030033.33%
1920900-1,700-65.38%
19102,600-9,888-79.18%
190012,48800%

Median Age

Overall: 31.4 years
Female: 30.2 years
Male: 32.6 years

Nome Adults

There are 2,577 adults, (308 of whom are seniors) in Nome.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,894 (51.8%)
Male: 1,759 (48.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Nome includes 51.08% Native American, 24.25% White, 3.23% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Native American1,86651.08%
White88624.25%
Two or more races69919.13%
Asian1183.23%
Black or African American591.62%
Other race250.68%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1062.9%
Native American421.15%
White280.77%
Other race250.68%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Native American1,82449.93%
White85823.49%
Two or more races59316.23%
Asian1183.23%
Black or African American591.62%

Nome Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Nome 's average per capita income is $74,345. Household income levels show a median of $113,646. The poverty rate stands at 8.79%.

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$179,375-
Families$134,231$147,925
Households$113,646$131,818
Non Families$86,607$94,910

$74,345

Average Income

$113,646

Median Household Income

8.79%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)