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Nome County, Alaska Population 2021
Nome County, Alaska's estimated population is 9,906 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 inAlaska. The 2010 Population was 9,543 and has seen a growth of 3.80% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,906 | -49 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 9,955 | -49 | -0.49% |
| 2019 | 10,004 | -49 | -0.49% |
| 2018 | 10,053 | 28 | 0.28% |
| 2017 | 10,025 | 59 | 0.59% |
| 2016 | 9,966 | 73 | 0.74% |
| 2015 | 9,893 | 83 | 0.85% |
| 2014 | 9,810 | -42 | -0.43% |
| 2013 | 9,852 | 28 | 0.29% |
| 2012 | 9,824 | 48 | 0.49% |
| 2011 | 9,776 | 233 | 2.44% |
| 2010 | 9,543 | 1,255 | 15.14% |
| 1990 | 8,288 | 1,751 | 26.79% |
| 1980 | 6,537 | 788 | 13.71% |
| 1970 | 5,749 | -342 | -5.61% |
| 1960 | 6,091 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.49% (-49)
State
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
9,543
Growth Since 2010
3.80% (363)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7,572 | 75.81% |
| White | 1,555 | 15.57% |
| Two or More Races | 574 | 5.75% |
| Asian | 166 | 1.66% |
| Black or African American | 95 | 0.95% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.14% |
| Some Other Race | 12 | 0.12% |
Nome County, Alaska Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,844 | 3.3 | 60.5 |
| Married | 1,059 | 4.3 | 73.1 |
| Non Family | 716 | 1.31 | 44.3 |
| Female | 603 | 3.63 | 57.5 |
| Male | 466 | 3.66 | 60.5 |
3.71
Average Family Size
3.3
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 234 | 4.24% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 618 | 11.20% |
| High School Graduate | 2,270 | 41.12% |
| Some College | 1,303 | 23.61% |
| Associates Degree | 204 | 3.70% |
| Bachelors Degree | 434 | 7.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 457 | 8.28% |
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Nome County, Alaska Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 3,901 | 3,141 | 153 |
| White | 1,135 | 1,117 | 641 |
| 2+ Races | 240 | 236 | 26 |
| Hispanic | 104 | 95 | 19 |
| Asian | 93 | 33 | 22 |
| Black | 79 | 79 | 30 |
| Other Race | 11 | 2 | 2 |
| Islander | 5 | 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 white people with a rate of 56.48%.
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$35,187
Average Earnings
$39,075
Average Male
$31,479
Average Female
Nome County, Alaska Language by Age
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Nome County, Alaska Language
68.96% of Nome County, Alaska residents speak only English, while 31.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 26.57% of the population.
Nome County, Alaska Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 7,350 | 1,972 | 26.83% |
| Multiple | 554 | 66 | 11.91% |
| White | 1,380 | 32 | 2.32% |
| Hispanic | 270 | 10 | 3.70% |
| Black | 95 | 9 | 9.47% |
| Asian | 165 | 1 | 0.61% |
21.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.08%
Male Poverty Rate
19.88%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Nome County, Alaska
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nome County, Alaska is Native, with 26.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nome County, Alaska is Asian, with 0.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.40%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.39%.
Nome County, Alaska Marital Status
Marriage Rates
36.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.2%
Male Marriage Rate
38.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Nome County, Alaska Married by Age and Sex
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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
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 218 | 4.64% |
| White | 143 | 11.55% |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 9.55% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 14.68% |
| Asian | 3 | 1.96% |
Nome County, Alaska Veterans by Education
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11.20%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
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65.5%
Labor Force Participation
53.6%
Employment Rate
17.2%
Unemployment Rate
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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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84.08%
Born in Nome County, Alaska
97.49%
Native Born
2.51%
Foreign Born
1.64%
Non Citizen
0.87%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.49% of Nome County, Alaska residents were born in the United States, with 84.08% having been born in Alaska. 1.64% 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