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 10,018.

  • The median home value in Nome Census Area is $199,290.

  • The median income in Nome Census Area is $70,121.

  • The median rent in Nome Census Area is $1,349.

  • The unemployment rate in Nome Census Area is 16.5%.

  • 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.

Cities & Towns in Nome Census Area

List Of Cities & Towns in Nome Census Area

Nome, AK Population 3,710

Savoonga, AK Population 823

Unalakleet, AK Population 743

Stebbins, AK Population 654

Brevig Mission, AK Population 625

Shishmaref, AK Population 568

Gambell, AK Population 426

Shaktoolik, AK Population 312

St. Michael, AK Population 308

Koyuk, AK Population 300

Wales, AK Population 294

Elim, AK Population 293

Teller, AK Population 279

White Mountain, AK Population 194

Golovin, AK Population 185

Diomede, AK Population 47

Abie , AK Population 40

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.

StatNome Census Area
Mean High34.7
Nice Days37.57
Rainfall34.1
Snowfall26.8
Sunny_hours2:57
34.7°
Average High
34.1
Inches of Rain

Nome Census Area Photos

Nome Alaska Aerial
Source: Wikipedia User ra64 from nome, usa | CC BY-SA 2.0
Nome
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Birds Eye View Of Nome Alaska
Source: Public Domain
Iditarod Finish Line
Source: Wikipedia User Flickr user ra64 | CC BY-SA 2.0
Northwest Campus Nome
Source: Wikipedia User Chris Lott from Fairbanks | CC BY 2.0
Nome Alaska Road Sign
Source: Wikipedia User ra64 from nome, usa | CC BY-SA 2.0

Nome Census Area Demographics

Population over time in Nome Census Area

The current population in Nome Census Area is 10,018. The population has increased 0.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 10,070 0.6%
2021 10,009 0.2%
2020 9,988 -

Gender in Nome Census Area

  • Nome Census Area is 47.7% female with 4,781 female residents.

  • Nome Census Area is 52.3% male with 5,237 male residents.

Female
47.7% (4,781)
Male
52.3% (5,237)
Gender Nome Census Area AK USA
Female 47.7% 47.4% 50.4%
Male 52.3% 52.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Nome Census Area

Nome Census Area is:

  • 13.9% White with 1,391 White residents.

  • 1.0% African American with 99 African American residents.

  • 75.0% American Indian with 7,518 American Indian residents.

  • 1.3% Asian with 130 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 2 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 6.8% Two Or More with 677 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.0% Hispanic with 201 Hispanic residents.

White
13.9% (1,391)
African American
1.0% (99)
American Indian
75.0% (7,518)
Asian
1.3% (130)
Hawaiian
0.0% (2)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
6.8% (677)
Hispanic
2.0% (201)

Table: Nome Census Area By Race

Race Nome Census Area AK USA
White 13.9% 58.4% 58.9%
African American 1.0% 3.0% 12.1%
American Indian 75.0% 13.9% 0.6%
Asian 1.3% 6.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 1.5% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 6.8% 8.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.0% 7.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Nome Census Area, Alaska

  • 5.5% of households in Nome Census Area earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.5% of households in Nome Census Area earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.2% of households in Nome Census Area earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Nome Census Area earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Nome Census Area earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.8% of households in Nome Census Area earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Nome Census Area earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.0% of households in Nome Census Area earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.3% of households in Nome Census Area earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 9.7% of households in Nome Census Area earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.5% (546)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.5% (251)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.2% (1,021)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.3% (931)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.4% (942)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.8% (1,682)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.2% (1,226)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.0% (1,708)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.3% (733)
$200,000 or more
9.7% (974)
Income Nome Census Area AK USA
Less than $10,000 5.5% 3.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.5% 2.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.2% 5.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.3% 5.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.4% 9.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.8% 15.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.2% 14.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.0% 19.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.3% 11.0% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 9.7% 12.3% 11.4%

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

  • 4.0% of adults in Nome Census Area completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Nome Census Area completed 9-12th grade.

  • 43.0% of adults in Nome Census Area completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% 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.

  • 9.0% 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
4% (400)
9-12th Grade
9% (901)
High School / GED
43% (4,307)
Some College
23% (2,304)
Associate's Degree
3% (300)
Bachelor's Degree
8% (801)
Master's Degree
9% (901)
Professional Degree
1% (100)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Nome Census Area AK USA
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 4% 6%
High School / GED 43% 28% 26%
Some College 23% 25% 20%
Associate's Degree 3% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 8% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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