Nome, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Nome, North Dakota had a total population of 49, the 308th largest city in North Dakota, with a median household income of $72,500, which is 5% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 20.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 6.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Nome Quick Facts
How Nome 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 | 47 | 49 | +4.3% |
| Median household income | $71,429 | $72,500 | +1.5% |
How Nome Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 32 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Nome Rankings in North Dakota
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Other Cities in Barnes County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley City | 6,541 | $60,339 | 16.7% | $162,200 |
| Oriska | 231 | $123,194 | 10.4% | $76,800 |
| Litchville | 185 | $33,281 | 33.5% | $115,600 |
| Fingal | 174 | $56,944 | 6.9% | $56,000 |
| Wimbledon | 159 | $107,857 | 8.8% | $153,400 |
| Sanborn | 103 | $80,875 | 1.9% | $103,100 |
| Kathryn | 77 | $80,156 | 14.3% | $90,900 |
| Dazey | 62 | $43,000 | 4.8% | N/A |
| Rogers | 26 | $76,042 | 7.7% | $47,500 |
| Leal | 23 | $70,500 | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Nome
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spiritwood | 46 | N/A | $235,700 | 21.7% | 0.0% |
| Clifford | 54 | N/A | $104,200 | 20.0% | 3.7% |
| Fredonia | 46 | $66,667 | $57,100 | 25.0% | 8.7% |
| Ypsilanti | 55 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0% |
| Voltaire | 43 | N/A | $211,400 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 49, Nome's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Nome is a small community located in North Dakota, within Barnes County. The total population is 49. It ranks as the 308th most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.
Age Demographics
The median age in Nome is 64.4 years. This is 79% higher than the state median of 35.9 years. Only 10.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 18.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Nome is $72,500. This is 5% lower than the state median of $76,657. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.4%. This is 89% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Nome, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 59% higher than the state average of 62.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Nome has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.1%.
Education
6.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 79% lower than the state rate of 32.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Nome, North Dakota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against North Dakota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Nome, North Dakota?
Nome, North Dakota has a population of 49 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Nome, ND?
The median household income in Nome is $72,500, which is 10% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Nome, ND?
The poverty rate in Nome is 20.4%. This means approximately 10 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Nome, North Dakota?
Nome's population is 93.9% White, 0.0% Black, 6.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Nome, ND?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Nome — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Nome, North Dakota?
6.8% of adults (25+) in Nome hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.