Nome Census Area's estimated 2025 population is 9,707 with a growth rate of -0.29% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Nome Census Area is the 10th largest county in Alaska. The 2010 population was 9,543 and has seen a growth of 1.72% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Nome Census Area includes 75.4% Native American, 14.13% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Native American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 7,483 | 75.4% |
| White | 1,402 | 14.13% |
| Two or more races | 751 | 7.57% |
| Asian | 165 | 1.66% |
| Black or African American | 103 | 1.04% |
| Other race | 21 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Nome Census Area's average per capita income is $49,517. Household income levels show a median of $76,643. The poverty rate stands at 21.13%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $128,036 | - |
| Households | $76,643 | $98,246 |
| Families | $75,900 | $101,596 |
| Non Families | $49,674 | $67,406 |
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