Nome Census Area, Alaska's estimated 2024 population is 9,735 with a growth rate of -0.29% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Nome Census Area, Alaska is the 10th largest county in Alaska. The 2010 population was 9,543 and has seen a growth of 2.01% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,595 | -28 | -0.29% |
| 2028 | 9,623 | -28 | -0.29% |
| 2027 | 9,651 | -28 | -0.29% |
| 2026 | 9,679 | -28 | -0.29% |
| 2025 | 9,707 | -28 | -0.29% |
| 2024 | 9,735 | -28 | -0.29% |
| 2023 | 9,763 | -28 | -0.29% |
| 2022 | 9,791 | -103 | -1.04% |
| 2021 | 9,894 | -135 | -1.35% |
| 2020 | 10,029 | -11 | -0.11% |
| 2019 | 10,040 | -33 | -0.33% |
| 2018 | 10,073 | 35 | 0.35% |
| 2017 | 10,038 | 55 | 0.55% |
| 2016 | 9,983 | 82 | 0.83% |
| 2015 | 9,901 | 89 | 0.91% |
| 2014 | 9,812 | -39 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 9,851 | 26 | 0.26% |
| 2012 | 9,825 | 50 | 0.51% |
| 2011 | 9,775 | 232 | 2.43% |
| 2010 | 9,543 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 8,288 | 1,751 | 26.79% |
| 1980 | 6,537 | 788 | 13.71% |
| 1970 | 5,749 | -342 | -5.61% |
| 1960 | 6,091 | -3,504 | -36.52% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 7,617 | 76.03% |
| White | 1,423 | 14.2% |
| Two or more races | 719 | 7.18% |
| Asian | 130 | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 103 | 1.03% |
| Other race | 24 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.02% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,786 | 3.35 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
| Married | 965 | 4.43 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Non Family | 738 | 1.27 | 41.6 | 58.4 |
| Female | 611 | 4.08 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
| Male | 472 | 3.48 | 71.6 | 28.4 |
3.81
Average Family Size
3.35
Average Household Size
62.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 473 | 8.5% |
| Associates Degree | 188 | 3.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 433 | 7.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 586 | 10.53% |
| High School Graduate | 2,415 | 43.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 182 | 3.27% |
| Some College | 1,287 | 23.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 3,976 | 3,374 | 230 |
| White | 1,049 | 1,027 | 610 |
| 2+ Races | 316 | 292 | 58 |
| Asian | 106 | 101 | 90 |
| Hispanic | 101 | 101 | 16 |
| Black | 80 | 80 | 28 |
| Other Race | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| Islander | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 84.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,563 | $74,167 | $75,536 |
| Graduate Degree | $102,525 | $103,357 | $89,904 |
| High School Graduate | $31,964 | $33,843 | $28,462 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,625 | $19,250 | $15,938 |
| Overall | $47,126 | $47,034 | $47,240 |
| Some College | $56,856 | $59,917 | $53,125 |
$47,126
Average Earnings
$47,034
Average Male
$47,240
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.97% of Nome Census Area, Alaska residents speak only English, while 26.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 22.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 7,408 | 1,924 | 25.97% |
| White | 1,296 | 53 | 4.09% |
| Multiple | 667 | 47 | 7.05% |
| Black | 100 | 10 | 10% |
| Hispanic | 198 | 7 | 3.54% |
21.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.02%
Male Poverty Rate
21.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nome Census Area, Alaska is Native, with 25.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nome Census Area, Alaska is Hispanic, with 3.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.26% |
| High School | 27.06% |
| Some College | 8.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 38.2% |
| Male Unemployed | 34.11% |
| Female Employed | 9.68% |
| Male Employed | 6.86% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,588 | $93,607 |
| Households | $70,121 | $89,721 |
| Married Families | $112,019 | $130,215 |
| Non Families | $41,250 | $57,310 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.2%
Male Marriage Rate
36.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
364
Number of Veterans
317
Male Veterans
47
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 138 |
| First Gulf War | 97 |
| Second Gulf War | 45 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 119 |
| 65 to 74 | 112 |
| 55 to 64 | 84 |
| 75+ | 41 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 209 | 4.36% |
| White | 114 | 9.98% |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 8.38% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 13.04% |
| Other Race | 8 | 33.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%
Employment Rate
16.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
85.37%
Born in Nome Census Area, Alaska
98.37%
Native Born
1.63%
Foreign Born
0.63%
Non Citizen
1%
Naturalized
98.37% of Nome Census Area, Alaska residents were born in the United States, with 85.37% having been born in Alaska. 0.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.