Nome Census Area's estimated 2026 population is 9,855 with a growth rate of 0.25% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Nome Census Area is the 10th largest county in Alaska. The 2010 population was 9,543 and has seen a growth of 3.27% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 29.4 years
Female: 29 years
Male: 29.9 years
There are 6,540 adults, (875 of whom are seniors) in Nome Census Area.
Female: 4,669 (47.3%)
Male: 5,197 (52.7%)
The racial composition of Nome Census Area includes 74% Native American, 13.72% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 7,301 | 74% |
| White | 1,354 | 13.72% |
| Two or more races | 948 | 9.61% |
| Asian | 172 | 1.74% |
| Black or African American | 63 | 0.64% |
| Other race | 28 | 0.28% |
Nome Census Area's average per capita income is $50,952. Household income levels show a median of $78,681. The poverty rate stands at 21.51%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $128,438 | - |
| Households | $78,681 | $99,441 |
| Families | $75,905 | $100,264 |
| Non Families | $53,125 | $75,955 |
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