Nome Census Area's estimated 2026 population is 9,928 with a growth rate of 0.47% 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 4.03% 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 and multiracial populations.
Native American (75.4%)
White (14.13%)
Two or more races (7.57%)
Asian (1.66%)
Black or African American (1.04%)
Other race (0.21%)
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% |
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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