Nome Census Area, Alaska

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.