State
County
Land Area (mi²)
12.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
300.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.39% (-15)
Growth Since 2010
6.73% (242)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Nome, Alaska Population 2021
3,840
Nome is a city located in Nome County Alaska. With a 2020 population of 3,840, it is the 16th largest city in Alaska and the 5519th largest city in the United States . Nome is currently declining at a rate of -0.39% annually but its population has increased by 6.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,598 in 2010. Nome reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 21 miles, Nome has a population density of 300 people per square mile.
The average household income in Nome is $101,332 with a poverty rate of 7.47%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,500 per month, and the median house value is $258,100. The median age in Nome is 31.5 years, 32.8 years for males, and 30.1 years for females.
Nome Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nomewas:
- Native American: 58.18%
- White: 27.51%
- Two or more races: 10.68%
- Black or African American: 1.97%
- Asian: 1.06%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.34%
- Other race: 0.26%
The current population of Nome, Alaska is 3,840 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 3,870.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 3,598.
Nome, Alaska Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,240 | 58.18% |
| White | 1,059 | 27.51% |
| Two or More Races | 411 | 10.68% |
| Black or African American | 76 | 1.97% |
| Asian | 41 | 1.06% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.34% |
| Some Other Race | 10 | 0.26% |
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Nome Population by Race
Nome Population Pyramid $2021
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Nome Population by Age
Nome Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,274 | 2.81 | 45.3 |
| Married | 486 | 3.67 | 65.6 |
| Non Family | 394 | 1.37 | 28.4 |
| Female | 231 | 3.11 | 37.7 |
| Male | 163 | 3.29 | 36.2 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
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Nome Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59 | 2.47% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 148 | 6.19% |
| High School Graduate | 784 | 32.78% |
| Some College | 680 | 28.43% |
| Associates Degree | 139 | 5.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 310 | 12.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 272 | 11.37% |
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Nome Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Nome Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 1,247 | 1,066 | 90 |
| White | 807 | 790 | 418 |
| 2+ Races | 189 | 189 | 19 |
| Hispanic | 93 | 84 | 12 |
| Black | 60 | 60 | 24 |
| Asian | 27 | 27 | 19 |
| Other Race | 9 | ||
| Islander | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 70.37%.
Nome Educational Attainment by Race
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$53,979
Average Earnings
$59,167
Average Male
$51,920
Average Female
Nome Earnings by Educational Attainment
Nome Language by Age
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Nome Language
78.22% of Nome residents speak only English, while 21.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 15.10% of the population.
Nome Language
Nome Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 2,077 | 215 | 10.35% |
| Multiple | 401 | 34 | 8.48% |
| White | 936 | 16 | 1.71% |
| Hispanic | 244 | 10 | 4.10% |
| Black | 76 | 6 | 7.89% |
7.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.97%
Male Poverty Rate
7.00%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Nome
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nome is Native, with 10.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nome is White, with 1.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.60%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.74%.
Nome Poverty
Nome Poverty Rate by Education
Nome Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.0%
Male Marriage Rate
45.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Nome Married by Age and Sex
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Nome Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Nome Marital Status by Race
Nome Marital Status
Nome Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 100 | 11.22% |
| Native American | 81 | 5.48% |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 12.10% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 11.22% |
| Asian | 3 | 10.71% |
Nome Veterans by Race
Nome Veterans by Education
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3.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
Nome Veterans by Education
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73.2%
Labor Force Participation
66%
Employment Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
Nome Employment by Age
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Nome Employment by Race
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Nome Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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72.91%
Born in Nome
97.01%
Native Born
2.99%
Foreign Born
0.86%
Non Citizen
2.13%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.01% of Nome residents were born in the United States, with 72.91% having been born in Alaska. 0.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Nome Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,840 | -15 | -0.39% |
| 2020 | 3,855 | -15 | -0.39% |
| 2019 | 3,870 | -15 | -0.39% |
| 2018 | 3,885 | 16 | 0.41% |
| 2017 | 3,869 | 26 | 0.68% |
| 2016 | 3,843 | 44 | 1.16% |
| 2015 | 3,799 | 17 | 0.45% |
| 2014 | 3,782 | -10 | -0.26% |
| 2013 | 3,792 | 64 | 1.72% |
| 2012 | 3,728 | 18 | 0.49% |
| 2011 | 3,710 | 95 | 2.63% |
| 2010 | 3,615 | 110 | 0.31% |
| 2000 | 3,505 | 5 | 0.01% |
| 1990 | 3,500 | 1,200 | 4.29% |
| 1980 | 2,300 | -200 | -0.83% |
| 1970 | 2,500 | 200 | 0.84% |
| 1960 | 2,300 | 400 | 1.93% |
| 1950 | 1,900 | 300 | 1.73% |
| 1940 | 1,600 | 400 | 2.92% |
| 1930 | 1,200 | 300 | 2.92% |
| 1920 | 900 | -1,700 | -10.07% |
| 1910 | 2,600 | -9,888 | -14.52% |
| 1900 | 12,488 | 0.00% |