Wales

County:: Nome Census Area
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 2.304
State:: Alaska

Wales is a city located in Nome Census Area, Alaska. Wales has a 2025 population of 158. Wales is currently declining at a rate of -1.25% annually and its population has decreased by -5.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 167 in 2020.

The average household income in Wales is $51,408 with a poverty rate of 28.03%. The median age in Wales is 20.7 years: 20.8 years for males, and 17.5 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Wales includes 92.31% Native American, 7.69% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race, Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Native American

White

Black or African American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Two or more races

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
Native American	264	92.31%
White	22	7.69%
Black or African American	0	0%
Asian	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%
Other race	0	0%
Two or more races	0	0%

Wales Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Wales' average per capita income is $25,625. Household income levels show a median of $38,125. The poverty rate stands at 28.03%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$107,500	-
Households	$38,125	$51,408
Families	$37,083	$53,141
Non Families	$18,750	$21,694

$25,625

Average Income

$38,125

Median Household Income

28.03%

Poverty Rate