Nome Census Area, Alaska
AK · FIPS 02180 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,866 | — | #2,491 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $78,681 | +4.7% | #638 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 29.4 years | -24.4% | #3,182 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $211,200 | -25.1% | #1,296 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,394 | +19.9% | #322 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.5% | +70.7% | #2,797 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Nome Census Area has a population of 9,866, making it the #2,491 most populous county in the US. The median age is 29.4 years, which is 24.4% below the national median.
Population Trend
Rankings →Year-over-Year Population Growth
Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Household Type
Economy
The median household income in Nome Census Area is $78,681, ranking #638 out of 3,222 counties — 4.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 21.5% and unemployment stands at 16.7%.
Median Household Income Trend
Rankings →Poverty Rate Trend
Rankings →Housing
The median home value in Nome Census Area is $211,200 (-25.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,394/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.8%.
Median Home Value Trend
Rankings →Health
86.0% of residents in Nome Census Area have health insurance coverage, which is 6.3% below the national rate.
About Nome Census Area, Alaska
Nome Census Area, Alaska has a total population of 9,866, making it the 2,491st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Nome Census Area is 29.4 years, which is 24.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Nome Census Area is $78,681, which ranks #638 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 16.7%.
The median home value in Nome Census Area is $211,200, 25.1% below the national median. Renters in Nome Census Area pay a median gross rent of $1,394 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Nome Census Area, 14.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 58.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 7.7 min.
Nome Census Area is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is American Indian (non-Hispanic) at 73.5% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (13.4%) and Two or More Races (8.5%).
All data for Nome Census Area, Alaska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.