Nome County, Alaska Population 2022
Nome County, Alaska's estimated population is 9,857 with a growth rate of -0.49% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Nome County, Alaska is the 10th largest county in Alaska. The 2010 Population was 9,543 and has seen a growth of 3.29% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6,091 | 0.00% | |
| 1970 | 5,749 | -342 | -5.61% |
| 1980 | 6,537 | 788 | 13.71% |
| 1990 | 8,288 | 1,751 | 26.79% |
| 2010 | 9,543 | 1,255 | 15.14% |
| 2011 | 9,776 | 233 | 2.44% |
| 2012 | 9,824 | 48 | 0.49% |
| 2013 | 9,852 | 28 | 0.29% |
| 2014 | 9,810 | -42 | -0.43% |
| 2015 | 9,893 | 83 | 0.85% |
| 2016 | 9,966 | 73 | 0.74% |
| 2017 | 10,025 | 59 | 0.59% |
| 2018 | 10,053 | 28 | 0.28% |
| 2019 | 10,004 | -49 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 9,955 | -49 | -0.49% |
| 2021 | 9,906 | -49 | -0.49% |
| 2022 | 9,857 | -49 | -0.49% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,490 | 14.89% |
| Black or African American | 74 | 0.74% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7,661 | 76.54% |
| Asian | 266 | 2.66% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race | 16 | 0.16% |
| Two or More Races | 500 | 5.00% |
Nome County, Alaska Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,777 | 3.37 | 61.8 |
| Married | 937 | 4.57 | 77.3 |
| Male | 508 | 3.33 | 65.7 |
| Female | 610 | 4 | 58 |
| Non Family | 722 | 1.31 | 42.1 |
3.78
Average Family Size
3.37
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 194 | 3.51% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 579 | 10.48% |
| High School Graduate | 2,392 | 43.29% |
| Some College | 1,263 | 22.86% |
| Associates Degree | 160 | 2.90% |
| Bachelors Degree | 465 | 8.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 472 | 8.54% |
Nome County, Alaska Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,122 | 1,100 | 615 |
| Asian | 186 | 112 | 87 |
| Black | 63 | 63 | 25 |
| 2+ Races | 231 | 231 | 23 |
| Hispanic | 93 | 85 | 5 |
| Native American | 3,879 | 3,212 | 182 |
| Other Race | 15 | 7 | |
| Islander | 2 |
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 white people with a rate of 54.81%.
$40,137
Average Earnings
$41,549
Average Male
$36,888
Average Female
Nome County, Alaska Language by Age
Nome County, Alaska Language
69.96% of Nome County, Alaska residents speak only English, while 30.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 24.89% of the population.
Nome County, Alaska Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 7,386 | 2,086 | 28.24% |
| Black | 70 | 8 | 11.43% |
| Multiple | 465 | 31 | 6.67% |
| White | 1,340 | 26 | 1.94% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 187 | 9 | 4.81% |
22.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.42%
Male Poverty Rate
22.43%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Nome County, Alaska
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nome County, Alaska is Native, with 28.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nome County, Alaska is Hispanic, with 4.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.05%.
Nome County, Alaska Marital Status
Marriage Rates
33.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.5%
Male Marriage Rate
35.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Nome County, Alaska Married by Age and Sex
Nome County, Alaska 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 County, Alaska Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 150 | 12.50% |
| Native American | 210 | 4.50% |
| Asian | 4 | 1.52% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 8.30% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 7.21% |
Nome County, Alaska Veterans by Education
9.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.8%
Labor Force Participation
53.3%
Employment Rate
18.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
84.45%
Born in Nome County, Alaska
96.89%
Native Born
3.11%
Foreign Born
1.92%
Non Citizen
1.19%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.89% of Nome County, Alaska residents were born in the United States, with 84.45% having been born in Alaska. 1.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990