Nome Census Area, Alaska Demographics 2026

Name: Nome Census Area, Alaska Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Nome Census Area, Alaska has a population of 9,866, the 10th most populous county in Alaska. The median household income is $78,681 and the median home value is $211,200. The poverty rate is 21.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Nome Census Area Quick Facts

Population 9,866

Median Household Income $78,681

Median Home Value $211,200

Poverty Rate 21.5%

Unemployment Rate 16.9%

Median Age 29.4 years

Homeownership Rate 66.8%

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 14.0%

High School Graduation 89.9%

Cities/Places 17

Population 9,866 10th of 30

Median Income $78,681 15% lower than state

Poverty Rate 21.5%

Unemployment 16.9%

How Nome Census Area Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	9,925	9,866	-0.6%
Median household income	$76,643	$78,681	+2.7%
Median home value	$201,000	$211,200	+5.1%

Median Household Income

Nome Census Area

$78,681

$92,788

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Nome Census Area

$211,200

$352,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.8%

$25K-$50K 16.9%

$50K-$100K 27.2%

$100K+ 39.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.1%

$10K-$15K

2.7%

$15K-$20K

4.9%

$20K-$25K

4.1%

$25K-$30K

4.4%

$30K-$35K

3.5%

$35K-$40K

3.4%

$40K-$45K

3.2%

$45K-$50K

2.5%

$50K-$60K

5.7%

$60K-$75K

8.9%

$75K-$100K

12.6%

$100K-$125K

8.8%

$125K-$150K

6.9%

$150K-$200K

11.7%

$200K+

11.7%

Employment

16.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.9%|National: 5.2%

63.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.8%

Renter 33.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,394/mo 21.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

33.7%

18-34

26.1%

35-54

21.5%

55-74

16.1%

75+

2.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 63 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Nome Census Area

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Nome	3,653	$113,646	8.8%	$356,900
Savoonga	868	$53,750	26.5%	$100,000
Brevig Mission	718	$63,088	55.2%	$92,900
Stebbins	596	$48,056	33.3%	$107,500
Gambell	569	$52,500	30.7%	$117,900
Unalakleet	519	$87,292	8.9%	$221,400
Shishmaref	466	$61,458	24.9%	$109,400
Elim	383	$37,031	41.8%	$120,000
Koyuk	348	$36,563	41.9%	$95,000
Shaktoolik	283	$80,417	7.1%	$92,100
Teller	255	$54,375	33.3%	$38,100
Wales	238	$37,188	28.0%	$95,000
White Mountain	222	$62,500	26.1%	$105,900
Golovin	181	$66,667	7.2%	$89,000
St. Michael	177	$53,750	20.0%	N/A
Diomede	27	N/A	92.6%	N/A
Port Clarence	16	N/A	N/A	N/A

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Population Overview

Nome Census Area is located in Alaska with a total population of 9,866. It is the 10th most populous county out of 30 in Alaska. The county encompasses 17 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Nome Census Area is 29.4 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 35.8 years. With 33.7% of the population under 18, Nome Census Area has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Nome Census Area is $78,681. This is 15% lower than the state median of $92,788. It is also 3% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.5%. This is 112% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 16.9%. This is 189% higher than the state rate of 5.9%. The median home value is $211,200. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $352,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Nome Census Area is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Nome Census Area is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (13.4%) is well below the state average of 57.7%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 7.3%. The Asian population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 6.3%.

Education

14.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 31.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Nome Census Area come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alaska and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Nome Census Area, Alaska?

Nome Census Area has a population of 9,866, making it the 10th most populous county in Alaska.

What is the median income in Nome Census Area?

The median household income in Nome Census Area is $78,681 with a poverty rate of 21.5%.

How many cities are in Nome Census Area, Alaska?

Nome Census Area contains 17 Census-designated places.