Living In Nome Census Area, AK

Nome Census Area Summary

Life in Nome Census Area research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Nome Census Area over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Nome Census Area:

The population in Nome Census Area is 9,925.
The median home value in Nome Census Area is $228,554.
The median income in Nome Census Area is $76,643.
The median rent in Nome Census Area is $1,328.
The unemployment rate in Nome Census Area is 15.8%.
The poverty rate in Nome Census Area is 21.1%.
The average high in Nome Census Area is 34.7° and there are 34.1 inches of rainfall annually.

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Cities & Towns in Nome Census Area

List Of Cities & Towns in Nome Census Area

Nome, AK Population 3,668

Unalakleet, AK Population 800

Savoonga, AK Population 766

Brevig Mission, AK Population 691

Stebbins, AK Population 666

Gambell, AK Population 464

Shishmaref, AK Population 462

Teller, AK Population 309

Koyuk, AK Population 306

Shaktoolik, AK Population 293

Wales, AK Population 286

Elim, AK Population 278

St. Michael, AK Population 220

Golovin, AK Population 205

White Mountain, AK Population 185

Diomede, AK Population 25

Abie , AK Population 17

Map Of Nome Census Area

Nome Census Area, AK Weather

The average high in Nome Census Area is 34.7°.
There are 37.57 nice days each year.
Expect an average of 34.1 inches of rain each year with 26.8 inches of snow.
There is an average of 2:57 hours of sun each day in Nome Census Area.

Stat	Nome Census Area
Mean High	34.7
Nice Days	37.57
Rainfall	34.1
Snowfall	26.8
Sunny Hours	2:57

34.7°
Average High

34.1
Inches of Rain

Nome Census Area Photos

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Nome Census Area Demographics

Population over time in Nome Census Area

The current population in Nome Census Area is 9,925. The population has increased 0.8% from 2019.

Year	Population	% Change
2023	10,070	0.6%
2022	10,009	0.2%
2021	9,988	-

Gender in Nome Census Area

Nome Census Area is 47.7% female with 4,736 female residents.
Nome Census Area is 52.3% male with 5,189 male residents.

Female

47.7% (4,736)

Male

52.3% (5,189)

Gender	Nome Census Area	AK	USA
Female	47.7%	47.5%	50.5%
Male	52.3%	52.5%	49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Nome Census Area

Nome Census Area is:

13.8% White with 1,373 White residents.
1.0% African American with 103 African American residents.
74.6% American Indian with 7,405 American Indian residents.
1.7% Asian with 165 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
6.8% Two Or More with 672 Two Or More residents.
2.1% Hispanic with 207 Hispanic residents.

White

13.8% (1,373)

African American

1.0% (103)

American Indian

74.6% (7,405)

Asian

1.7% (165)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.0% (0)

Two Or More

6.8% (672)

Hispanic

2.1% (207)

Table: Nome Census Area By Race

Race	Nome Census Area	AK	USA
White	13.8%	58.3%	58.2%
African American	1.0%	3.0%	12.0%
American Indian	74.6%	13.5%	0.5%
Asian	1.7%	6.3%	5.7%
Hawaiian	0.0%	1.5%	0.2%
Other	0.0%	0.6%	0.5%
Two Or More	6.8%	9.6%	3.9%
Hispanic	2.1%	7.1%	19.0%

Household Income For Nome Census Area, Alaska

5.5% of households in Nome Census Area earn Less than $10,000.
2.4% of households in Nome Census Area earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.0% of households in Nome Census Area earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.1% of households in Nome Census Area earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.4% of households in Nome Census Area earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.8% of households in Nome Census Area earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.6% of households in Nome Census Area earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.5% of households in Nome Census Area earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.6% of households in Nome Census Area earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.1% of households in Nome Census Area earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000

5.5% (545)

$10,000 to $14,999

2.4% (235)

$15,000 to $24,999

9.0% (894)

$25,000 to $34,999

9.1% (901)

$35,000 to $49,999

8.4% (837)

$50,000 to $74,999

14.8% (1,467)

$75,000 to $99,999

11.6% (1,150)

$100,000 to $149,999

17.5% (1,738)

$150,000 to $199,999

10.6% (1,050)

$200,000 or more

11.1% (1,104)

Income	Nome Census Area	AK	USA
Less than $10,000	5.5%	3.8%	4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999	2.4%	2.3%	3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999	9.0%	5.6%	6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999	9.1%	5.2%	6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999	8.4%	9.4%	10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	14.8%	15.2%	15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999	11.6%	13.8%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	17.5%	19.6%	17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999	10.6%	11.3%	9.3%
$200,000 or more	11.1%	13.8%	12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Nome Census Area for adults over 25

4.0% of adults in Nome Census Area completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Nome Census Area completed 9-12th grade.
44.0% of adults in Nome Census Area completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Nome Census Area completed some college.
3.0% of adults in Nome Census Area completed associate's degree.
8.0% of adults in Nome Census Area completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Nome Census Area completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Nome Census Area completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Nome Census Area completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade

3% (396)

9-12th Grade

8% (794)

High School / GED

44% (4,367)

Some College

24% (2,382)

Associate's Degree

3% (297)

Bachelor's Degree

8% (794)

Master's Degree

8% (794)

Professional Degree

1% (99)

Doctorate Degree

0% (0)

Education	Nome Census Area	AK	USA
< 9th Grade	3%	3%	5%
9-12th Grade	8%	4%	6%
High School / GED	44%	28%	26%
Some College	24%	24%	19%
Associate's Degree	3%	9%	9%
Bachelor's Degree	8%	20%	21%
Master's Degree	8%	8%	10%
Professional Degree	1%	2%	2%
Doctorate Degree	0%	1%	2%