Nome, AK

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Nome Overview

3,710
TOTAL POPULATION
1,858
MALE POPULATION
1,852
FEMALE POPULATION
100.32
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.68
FEMALES / 100 MALES
31.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$41,722
PER CAPITA INCOME
$125,250
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$103,542
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
99.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,004
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
74.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Nome Area Codes

Race in Nome

The most populous races in Nome are Native / Alaskan (1,990 | 53.6%), White / Caucasian (993 | 26.8%), and Two or more Races (527 | 14.2%).
Race in Nome
Race# Population% Population
Asian1113.0%
Black / African American681.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1814.9%
Native / Alaskan1,99053.6%
White / Caucasian99326.8%
Two or more Races52714.2%
Some other Race210.6%
Total3,710100.0%

Ancestry in Nome

The most populous ancestries reported in Nome are Inupiat (2,104 | 56.7%), German (399 | 10.7%), English (249 | 6.7%), Irish (222 | 6.0%), and Yup'ik (159 | 4.3%), together accounting for 84.4% of all Nome residents.
Ancestry in Nome
Ancestry# Population% Population
African180.5%
Alaska Native701.9%
Alaskan Athabascan70.2%
Aleut10.0%
American210.6%
Apache40.1%
Arab30.1%
Austrian60.2%
British250.7%
Burmese511.4%
Central American330.9%
Cherokee732.0%
Choctaw50.1%
Danish441.2%
Dutch762.1%
Eastern European10.0%
Egyptian30.1%
English2496.7%
Estonian40.1%
European742.0%
Finnish110.3%
French571.5%
French Canadian50.1%
German39910.7%
Haitian220.6%
Indian (Asian)110.3%
Inupiat2,10456.7%
Irish2226.0%
Israeli10.0%
Italian742.0%
Jamaican210.6%
Japanese330.9%
Korean220.6%
Latvian40.1%
Lithuanian60.2%
Mexican1143.1%
Native Hawaiian50.1%
Norwegian1052.8%
Pakistani60.2%
Polish240.6%
Puerto Rican200.5%
Russian431.2%
Salvadoran330.9%
Samoan10.0%
Scandinavian310.8%
Scotch-Irish160.4%
Scottish300.8%
South American40.1%
Spaniard30.1%
Sri Lankan671.8%
Subsaharan African280.7%
Swedish651.8%
Thai90.2%
Tlingit-Haida60.2%
Venezuelan40.1%
Welsh40.1%
Yup'ik1594.3%
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Immigrants in Nome

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Nome came from Asia (88 | 2.4%), South Eastern Asia (46 | 1.2%), Cambodia (33 | 0.9%), Eastern Asia (27 | 0.7%), and Korea (23 | 0.6%), together accounting for 5.8% of all Nome residents.
Immigrants in Nome
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa170.5%
Asia882.4%
Austria20.1%
Brazil20.1%
Cambodia330.9%
Caribbean50.1%
Central America130.4%
China40.1%
Eastern Asia270.7%
Eastern Europe60.2%
Egypt30.1%
Europe80.2%
Ghana60.2%
India140.4%
Israel10.0%
Jamaica50.1%
Korea230.6%
Latin America200.5%
Lithuania30.1%
Mexico130.4%
Morocco10.0%
Northern Africa40.1%
Philippines130.4%
Russia20.1%
South America20.1%
South Central Asia140.4%
South Eastern Asia461.2%
Western Africa130.4%
Western Asia10.0%
Western Europe20.1%
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Sex and Age in Nome

Sex and Age in Nome

The most populous age groups in Nome are 10 to 14 Years (194 | 10.4%) for men and Under 5 Years (195 | 10.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Nome
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years144 (7.7%)195 (10.5%)
5 to 9 Years131 (7.0%)156 (8.4%)
10 to 14 Years194 (10.4%)147 (7.9%)
15 to 19 Years97 (5.2%)143 (7.7%)
20 to 24 Years166 (8.9%)131 (7.1%)
25 to 29 Years116 (6.2%)171 (9.2%)
30 to 34 Years141 (7.6%)149 (8.1%)
35 to 39 Years122 (6.6%)112 (6.0%)
40 to 44 Years150 (8.1%)125 (6.8%)
45 to 49 Years131 (7.0%)115 (6.2%)
50 to 54 Years139 (7.5%)102 (5.5%)
55 to 59 Years143 (7.7%)107 (5.8%)
60 to 64 Years71 (3.8%)79 (4.3%)
65 to 69 Years44 (2.4%)51 (2.8%)
70 to 74 Years28 (1.5%)26 (1.4%)
75 to 79 Years15 (0.8%)9 (0.5%)
80 to 84 Years18 (1.0%)24 (1.3%)
85 Years and over8 (0.4%)10 (0.5%)
Total1,858 (100.0%)1,852 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Nome

Median Family Size in Nome

The median family size in Nome is 3.49 persons per family, with married-couple families (424 | 56.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.93 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (108 | 14.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.60 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Nome
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple424 (56.8%)3.93
Single Male/Father108 (14.5%)2.60
Single Female/Mother215 (28.8%)3.05
Total Families747 (100.0%)3.49

Median Household Size in Nome

The median household size in Nome is 2.90 persons per household, with married-couple households (424 | 36.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.11 persons per household. non-family households (426 | 36.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.32 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Nome
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple424 (36.1%)4.11
Single Male/Father108 (9.2%)3.17
Single Female/Mother215 (18.3%)3.53
Non-family426 (36.3%)1.32
Total Households1,173 (100.0%)2.90

Household Size by Marriage Status in Nome

Out of a total of 1,173 households in Nome, 747 (63.7%) are family households, while 426 (36.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 201, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 323.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Nome
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-323 (27.5%)
2-Person Households201 (17.1%)99 (8.4%)
3-Person Households161 (13.7%)4 (0.3%)
4-Person Households135 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households134 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households53 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households63 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total747 (63.7%)426 (36.3%)

Female Fertility in Nome

Fertility by Age in Nome

Average fertility rate in Nome is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 93.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 80.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Nome
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years42 (80.8%)93.0
35 to 50 years10 (19.2%)26.0
Total52 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Nome

40.4% of women with births (52) in Nome are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 64.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 40.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Nome
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years15 (35.7%)27 (64.3%)
35 to 50 years6 (60.0%)4 (40.0%)
Total21 (40.4%)31 (59.6%)

Fertility by Education in Nome

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Nome
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma14 (26.9%)55.0
College or Associate's Degree29 (55.8%)84.0
Bachelor's Degree9 (17.3%)65.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total52 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Nome

59.6% of women with births in Nome are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 55.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 92.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Nome
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma1 (7.1%)13 (92.9%)
College or Associate's Degree16 (55.2%)13 (44.8%)
Bachelor's Degree4 (44.4%)5 (55.6%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total21 (40.4%)31 (59.6%)

Income in Nome

Income Overview in Nome

Per Capita Income in Nome is $41,722, while median incomes of families and households are $125,250 and $103,542 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,710$41,722
Median Family Income747$125,250
Mean Family Income747$137,916
Median Household Income1,173$103,542
Mean Household Income1,173$120,859
Income Deficit747$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,7100.19%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,71099.81¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,7100.38

Earnings by Sex in Nome

Average Earnings in Nome are $59,641, $59,688 for men and $59,572 for women, a difference of 0.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Nome
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,102 (52.0%)$59,688
Female1,019 (48.0%)$59,572
Total2,121 (100.0%)$59,641

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Nome

The most common earnings brackets in Nome are $100,000+ for men (317 | 28.8%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (178 | 17.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Nome
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less25 (2.3%)91 (8.9%)
$2,500 to $4,99936 (3.3%)31 (3.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49914 (1.3%)22 (2.2%)
$7,500 to $9,99915 (1.4%)19 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $12,49959 (5.3%)22 (2.2%)
$12,500 to $14,99928 (2.5%)11 (1.1%)
$15,000 to $17,49954 (4.9%)17 (1.7%)
$17,500 to $19,99918 (1.6%)16 (1.6%)
$20,000 to $22,49912 (1.1%)17 (1.7%)
$22,500 to $24,99913 (1.2%)17 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $29,99957 (5.2%)14 (1.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99933 (3.0%)46 (4.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99918 (1.6%)21 (2.1%)
$40,000 to $44,99911 (1.0%)35 (3.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99956 (5.1%)55 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $54,99932 (2.9%)9 (0.9%)
$55,000 to $64,999109 (9.9%)115 (11.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99953 (4.8%)161 (15.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999142 (12.9%)178 (17.5%)
$100,000+317 (28.8%)122 (12.0%)
Total1,102 (100.0%)1,019 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Nome

Average earnings in Nome are $73,672 for men and $66,833 for women, a difference of 9.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $103,750, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $58,103. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $89,625, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $44,500.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Nome
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$58,103$44,500
College or Associate's Degree$89,063$65,417
Bachelor's Degree$74,659$85,417
Graduate Degree$103,750$89,625
Total$73,672$66,833

Family Income in Nome

Family Income Brackets in Nome

According to the Nome family income data, there are 177 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 3 families (0.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Nome
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000243.2%
$10,000 to $14,99930.4%
$15,000 to $24,99991.2%
$25,000 to $34,999172.3%
$35,000 to $49,999334.4%
$50,000 to $74,99911515.4%
$75,000 to $99,9998211.0%
$100,000 to $149,99917723.7%
$150,000 to $199,99912917.3%
$200,000+15821.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Nome

6-person families (63 | 8.4%) account for the highest median family income in Nome with $199,375 per family, while 2-person families (266 | 35.6%) have the highest median income of $53,125 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Nome
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families266 (35.6%)$106,250
3-Person Families138 (18.5%)$103,000
4-Person Families131 (17.5%)$160,536
5-Person Families108 (14.5%)$140,500
6-Person Families63 (8.4%)$199,375
7+ Person Families41 (5.5%)$80,250
Total747 (100.0%)$125,250

Family Income by Number of Earners in Nome

Family Income by Number of Earners in Nome
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners26 (3.5%)$0
1 Earner272 (36.4%)$83,409
2 Earners318 (42.6%)$162,143
3+ Earners131 (17.5%)$188,250
Total747 (100.0%)$125,250

Household Income in Nome

Household Income Brackets in Nome

With 282 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Nome, accounting for 24.0% of all households. In contrast, only 9 households (0.8%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Nome
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000141.2%
$10,000 to $14,99990.8%
$15,000 to $24,999615.2%
$25,000 to $34,999776.6%
$35,000 to $49,999726.1%
$50,000 to $74,99919116.3%
$75,000 to $99,99913711.7%
$100,000 to $149,99928224.0%
$150,000 to $199,99913511.5%
$200,000+19716.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Nome

The median household income in Nome is $103,542, with the highest median household income of $122,500 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 544 households (46.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $54,464, with 145 households (12.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Nome
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years36 (3.1%)$73,333
25 to 44 Years448 (38.2%)$98,824
45 to 64 Years544 (46.4%)$122,500
65+ Years145 (12.4%)$54,464
Total1,173 (100.0%)$103,542

Poverty in Nome

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Nome

With 4.5% poverty level for males and 7.6% for females among the residents of Nome, 15 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 3 males (13.6%) and 5 females (19.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Nome
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4 (2.9%)14 (7.6%)
5 Years2 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years12 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years9 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years3 (13.6%)5 (19.2%)
16 and 17 Years4 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)14 (8.2%)
25 to 34 Years15 (7.5%)25 (7.9%)
35 to 44 Years11 (4.4%)38 (16.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)19 (8.8%)
55 to 64 Years7 (3.4%)15 (8.1%)
65 to 74 Years8 (11.6%)3 (4.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (10.3%)
Total75 (4.5%)137 (7.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Nome

According to the poverty statistics in Nome, males aged 18 to 24 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Nome
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years136 (97.1%)169 (92.3%)
5 Years17 (89.5%)19 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years164 (93.2%)172 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years84 (90.3%)76 (100.0%)
15 Years19 (86.4%)21 (80.8%)
16 and 17 Years29 (87.9%)74 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years181 (100.0%)156 (91.8%)
25 to 34 Years185 (92.5%)291 (92.1%)
35 to 44 Years236 (95.6%)199 (84.0%)
45 to 54 Years270 (100.0%)198 (91.2%)
55 to 64 Years197 (96.6%)170 (91.9%)
65 to 74 Years61 (88.4%)73 (96.1%)
75 Years and over20 (100.0%)35 (89.7%)
Total1,599 (95.5%)1,653 (92.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Nome

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Nome show that 1.7% or 7 of the total 424 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 4.4%, comprising of 7 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Nome
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children153 (95.6%)7 (4.4%)
1 or 2 Children155 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total417 (98.4%)7 (1.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Nome

According to the poverty data in Nome, 10.2% or 11 single-father households and 8.4% or 18 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 households (15.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (27.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Nome
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children11 (15.7%)12 (9.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)6 (27.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (10.2%)18 (8.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Nome

The poverty data for Nome shows that 7 of the married-couple family households (1.7%) and 29 of the single-parent households (9.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (4.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 household (17.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Nome
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children7 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)23 (12.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)6 (17.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (1.7%)29 (9.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Nome

Employment by Class of Employer in Nome

Among the 1,757 employed individuals in Nome, private company employees (540 | 30.7%), not-for-profit organizations (535 | 30.4%), and state government employees (299 | 17.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Nome
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees54030.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)422.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)201.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations53530.4%
Local Government Employees1659.4%
State Government Employees29917.0%
Federal Government Employees1568.9%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,757100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Nome

According to the labor force statistics for Nome, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,694), 74.4% or 2,004 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.4% or 168 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 87.4% or 445 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 21.3% or 54 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Nome
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years91 (47.6%)16 (17.6%)
20 to 24 Years254 (85.5%)54 (21.3%)
25 to 29 Years223 (77.7%)30 (13.6%)
30 to 34 Years222 (76.6%)21 (9.5%)
35 to 44 Years445 (87.4%)26 (5.8%)
45 to 54 Years422 (86.7%)15 (3.6%)
55 to 59 Years188 (75.2%)1 (0.5%)
60 to 64 Years104 (69.3%)3 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years56 (37.6%)3 (5.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,004 (74.4%)168 (8.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Nome

According to labor force statistics for Nome, 81.3% of individuals (1,604) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,973) are in the labor force, with 6.0% or 96 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 97.5% or 500 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.2% or 55 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Nome
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School41 (31.8%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma490 (74.5%)74 (11.2%)
College / Associate Degree573 (85.1%)47 (7.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher500 (97.5%)1 (0.2%)
Total1,604 (81.3%)118 (6.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Nome

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Nome are Management (203 | 11.1%), Community & Social Service (199 | 10.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (178 | 9.7%), Education Instruction & Library (106 | 5.8%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (92 | 5.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Nome

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Nome, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (78.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (85.3%), Education, Arts & Media (76.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (76.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Nome
OccupationMaleFemale
Management91 (44.8%)112 (55.2%)
Business & Financial32 (47.1%)36 (52.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science139 (78.1%)39 (21.9%)
Computers & Mathematics79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science45 (53.6%)39 (46.4%)
Community & Social Service 52 (26.1%)147 (73.9%)
Education, Arts & Media16 (23.5%)52 (76.5%)
Legal Services & Support4 (40.0%)6 (60.0%)
Education Instruction & Library25 (23.6%)81 (76.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment7 (46.7%)8 (53.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating26 (28.3%)66 (71.7%)
Health Technologists11 (14.7%)64 (85.3%)
Total (Category)340 (46.0%)400 (54.0%)
Total (Overall)932 (50.8%)902 (49.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Nome are Security & Protection (92 | 5.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (87 | 4.7%), Firefighting & Prevention (59 | 3.2%), Healthcare Support (58 | 3.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (56 | 3.0%).
Services Occupations in Nome

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Nome, the most male-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (66.1%), Law Enforcement (54.5%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (47.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (82.8%), Personal Care & Service (77.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (71.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Nome
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support10 (17.2%)48 (82.8%)
Security & Protection35 (38.0%)57 (62.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention17 (28.8%)42 (71.2%)
Law Enforcement18 (54.5%)15 (45.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving37 (66.1%)19 (33.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance41 (47.1%)46 (52.9%)
Personal Care & Service11 (22.9%)37 (77.1%)
Total (Category)134 (39.3%)207 (60.7%)
Total (Overall)932 (50.8%)902 (49.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Nome are Office & Administration (328 | 17.9%), and Sales & Related (85 | 4.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Nome

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Nome
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related35 (41.2%)50 (58.8%)
Office & Administration132 (40.2%)196 (59.8%)
Total (Category)167 (40.4%)246 (59.6%)
Total (Overall)932 (50.8%)902 (49.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Nome are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (95 | 5.2%), and Construction & Extraction (80 | 4.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Nome

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Nome
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction80 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)175 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)932 (50.8%)902 (49.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Nome are Transportation (71 | 3.9%), Material Moving (58 | 3.2%), and Production (36 | 2.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Nome

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Nome
OccupationMaleFemale
Production16 (44.4%)20 (55.6%)
Transportation65 (91.5%)6 (8.5%)
Material Moving35 (60.3%)23 (39.7%)
Total (Category)116 (70.3%)49 (29.7%)
Total (Overall)932 (50.8%)902 (49.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Nome

Employment Industries in Nome

The major employment industries in Nome include Health Care & Social Assistance (496 | 27.0%), Public Administration (307 | 16.7%), Educational Services (193 | 10.5%), Transportation & Warehousing (173 | 9.4%), and Retail Trade (121 | 6.6%).
Employment Industries in Nome

Employment Industries by Sex in Nome

The Nome industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (90.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (68.3%), and Administrative & Support (66.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Nome
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting55 (82.1%)12 (17.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing19 (67.9%)9 (32.1%)
Wholesale Trade13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade66 (54.5%)55 (45.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing131 (75.7%)42 (24.3%)
Utilities23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information16 (44.4%)20 (55.6%)
Finance & Insurance12 (52.2%)11 (47.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing3 (10.0%)27 (90.0%)
Professional & Scientific12 (85.7%)2 (14.3%)
Enterprise Management5 (55.6%)4 (44.4%)
Administrative & Support10 (33.3%)20 (66.7%)
Educational Services100 (51.8%)93 (48.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance157 (31.7%)339 (68.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation11 (40.7%)16 (59.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services57 (67.9%)27 (32.1%)
Public Administration131 (42.7%)176 (57.3%)
Total932 (50.8%)902 (49.2%)

Education in Nome

School Enrollment in Nome

The most common levels of schooling among the 997 students in Nome are elementary school (305 | 30.6%), middle school (241 | 24.2%), and high school (197 | 19.8%).
School Enrollment in Nome
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool464.6%
Kindergarten555.5%
Elementary School30530.6%
Middle School24124.2%
High School19719.8%
College / Undergraduate11111.1%
Graduate / Professional424.2%
Total997100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Nome

Out of a total of 997 students who are enrolled in schools in Nome, 87 (8.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 910 (91.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 21 (28.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 30 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Nome
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds38 (95.0%)2 (5.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old253 (88.5%)33 (11.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds318 (94.4%)19 (5.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds157 (98.1%)3 (1.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds31 (96.9%)1 (3.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds31 (79.5%)8 (20.5%)
35 Years and over52 (71.2%)21 (28.8%)
Total910 (91.3%)87 (8.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Nome

Education (160 | 23.5%), bio, nature & agricultural (76 | 11.2%), social sciences (67 | 9.9%), science & technology (56 | 8.2%), and literature & languages (52 | 7.6%) are the most common fields of study among 680 individuals in Nome who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Nome
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics274.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural7611.2%
Physical & Health Sciences334.9%
Psychology436.3%
Social Sciences679.9%
Engineering202.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies71.0%
Science & Technology568.2%
Business385.6%
Education16023.5%
Literature & Languages527.6%
Liberal Arts & History405.9%
Visual & Performing Arts81.2%
Communications40.6%
Arts & Humanities497.2%
Total680100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Nome

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Nome

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Nome are males with 1 vehicle (319, accounting for 39.5%) and females with 1 vehicle (301, making up 39.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Nome
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle146 (18.1%)132 (16.4%)
1 Vehicle319 (39.5%)301 (37.5%)
2 Vehicles231 (28.6%)253 (31.5%)
3 Vehicles90 (11.1%)89 (11.1%)
4 Vehicles18 (2.2%)18 (2.2%)
5 or more Vehicles4 (0.5%)10 (1.3%)
Total808 (100.0%)803 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Nome

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Nome are less than 5 minutes (663 commuters, 40.4%), 5 to 9 minutes (585 commuters, 35.7%), and 10 to 14 minutes (184 commuters, 11.2%).
Commute Time in Nome
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes66340.4%
5 to 9 Minutes58535.7%
10 to 14 Minutes18411.2%
15 to 19 Minutes1348.2%
20 to 24 Minutes321.9%
25 to 29 Minutes171.0%
30 to 34 Minutes251.5%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Nome

The most common commute times in Nome are less than 5 minutes (365 commuters, 42.6%) for males and less than 5 minutes (298 commuters, 38.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Nome
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes365 (42.6%)298 (38.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes288 (33.6%)297 (37.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes63 (7.3%)121 (15.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes104 (12.1%)30 (3.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes16 (1.9%)16 (2.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes10 (1.2%)7 (0.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes11 (1.3%)14 (1.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Nome

The most frequent times of departure to work in Nome are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (282, 32.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (267, 34.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Nome
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM11 (1.3%)52 (6.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)38 (4.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM26 (3.0%)3 (0.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM8 (0.9%)26 (3.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM153 (17.8%)39 (5.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM103 (12.0%)98 (12.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM282 (32.9%)267 (34.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM102 (11.9%)117 (14.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM39 (4.5%)22 (2.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM22 (2.6%)32 (4.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM25 (2.9%)13 (1.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM9 (1.1%)5 (0.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM60 (7.0%)58 (7.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM17 (2.0%)13 (1.7%)
Total857 (100.0%)783 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Nome

Occupancy by Ownership in Nome

Of the total 1,173 dwellings in Nome, owner-occupied units account for 548 (46.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 625 (53.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Nome
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units54846.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units62553.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,173100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Nome

Occupancy by Household Size in Nome
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household32327.5%
2-Person Household30025.6%
3-Person Household16514.1%
4+ Person Household38532.8%
Total Housing Units1,173100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Nome

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Nome
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household77 (23.8%)246 (76.2%)
2-Person Household161 (53.7%)139 (46.3%)
3-Person Household81 (49.1%)84 (50.9%)
4+ Person Household229 (59.5%)156 (40.5%)
Total Housing Units548 (46.7%)625 (53.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Nome

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Nome
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School18 (27.7%)47 (72.3%)
High School Diploma150 (47.6%)165 (52.4%)
College/Associate Degree206 (46.1%)241 (53.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher174 (50.3%)172 (49.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Nome

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Nome
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years22719.4%
35 to 44 Years25721.9%
45 to 54 Years31927.2%
55 to 64 Years22519.2%
65 to 74 Years968.2%
75 to 84 Years393.3%
85 Years and Over100.9%
Total1,173100.0%

Housing Finances in Nome

Median Income by Occupancy in Nome

Median Income by Occupancy in Nome
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied548 (46.7%)$140,000
Renter-Occupied625 (53.3%)$87,083
Average1,173 (100.0%)$103,542

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Nome

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Nome
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0004 (0.7%)1 (0.2%)
$5,000 to $9,9994 (0.7%)5 (0.8%)
$10,000 to $14,9993 (0.5%)6 (1.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99914 (2.5%)17 (2.7%)
$20,000 to $24,9998 (1.5%)22 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99922 (4.0%)55 (8.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99915 (2.7%)56 (9.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99959 (10.8%)132 (21.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99956 (10.2%)81 (13.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999120 (21.9%)161 (25.8%)
$150,000 or more243 (44.3%)89 (14.2%)
Total548 (100.0%)625 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Nome

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Nome
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30011 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49916 (2.9%)24 (3.8%)
$500 to $79945 (8.2%)39 (6.2%)
$800 to $99965 (11.9%)39 (6.2%)
$1,000 to $1,49998 (17.9%)124 (19.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99954 (9.9%)196 (31.4%)
$2,000 to $2,49985 (15.5%)99 (15.8%)
$2,500 to $2,99980 (14.6%)10 (1.6%)
$3,000 or more94 (17.2%)20 (3.2%)
Total548 (100.0%)625 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Nome

Housing Structures in Nome

Housing Structures in Nome
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached74163.2%
Single Unit, Attached201.7%
2 Unit Apartments1109.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments897.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments827.0%
10 or more Apartments1169.9%
Mobile Home / Other151.3%
Total1,173100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Nome

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Nome
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached498 (67.2%)243 (32.8%)
Single Unit, Attached7 (35.0%)13 (65.0%)
2 Unit Apartments33 (30.0%)77 (70.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)89 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2 (2.4%)80 (97.6%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)116 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other8 (53.3%)7 (46.7%)
Total548 (46.7%)625 (53.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Nome

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Nome
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room9 (1.6%)65 (10.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms82 (15.0%)341 (54.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms313 (57.1%)205 (32.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms112 (20.4%)14 (2.2%)
8 or more Rooms32 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total548 (100.0%)625 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Nome

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Nome
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas7 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas7 (1.3%)15 (2.4%)
Electricity8 (1.5%)27 (4.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene481 (87.8%)578 (92.5%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels45 (8.2%)5 (0.8%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total548 (100.0%)625 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Nome

Household Vehicle Usage in Nome
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle48 (8.8%)230 (36.8%)
1 Vehicle156 (28.5%)325 (52.0%)
2 Vehicles237 (43.2%)57 (9.1%)
3 or more Vehicles107 (19.5%)13 (2.1%)
Total548 (100.0%)625 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Nome

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Nome

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units186362
Median Property Value$278,000$367,400
Median Household Income$105,250$182
Monthly Housing Costs$850$94
Real Estate Taxes$2,355$14

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Nome

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Nome
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0006 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99917 (9.1%)2 (0.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99988 (47.3%)119 (32.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99953 (28.5%)192 (53.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99922 (11.8%)49 (13.5%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total186 (100.0%)362 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Nome

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Nome
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0008 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99922 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99912 (6.5%)3 (0.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9996 (3.2%)10 (2.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99926 (14.0%)9 (2.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99913 (7.0%)33 (9.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99938 (20.4%)43 (11.9%)
$150,000 or more61 (32.8%)82 (22.7%)
Total186 (100.0%)362 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Nome

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Nome
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x85 (45.7%)162,500 (44,889.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x22 (11.8%)151 (41.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x25 (13.4%)92 (25.4%)
4.0x or more54 (29.0%)40 (11.1%)
Total186 (100.0%)362 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Nome

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Nome
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8008 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49932 (17.2%)37 (10.2%)
$800 to $1,499123 (66.1%)30 (8.3%)
Total186 (100.0%)362 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Nome

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Nome

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Nome
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years337 (89.4%)40 (10.6%)
6 to 18 Years712 (92.1%)61 (7.9%)
19 to 25 Years311 (84.3%)58 (15.7%)
26 to 34 Years378 (81.1%)88 (18.9%)
35 to 44 Years391 (80.8%)93 (19.2%)
45 to 54 Years448 (92.0%)39 (8.0%)
55 to 64 Years318 (81.8%)71 (18.2%)
65 to 74 Years141 (97.2%)4 (2.8%)
75 Years and older59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,095 (87.2%)454 (12.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Nome

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Nome
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born337 (89.4%)40 (10.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen712 (92.1%)61 (7.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen311 (84.3%)58 (15.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Nome

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Nome
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000127 (84.7%)23 (15.3%)
$25,000 to $49,999222 (94.1%)14 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999341 (73.8%)121 (26.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999352 (89.8%)40 (10.2%)
$100,000 and over1,907 (88.2%)256 (11.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Nome

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Nome
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6117 (31.0%)247 (65.5%)
6 to 18 Years351 (45.4%)438 (56.7%)
19 to 25 Years14 (3.8%)311 (84.3%)
25 to 34 Years49 (10.5%)339 (72.8%)
35 to 44 Years58 (12.0%)339 (70.0%)
45 to 54 Years68 (14.0%)395 (81.1%)
55 to 64 Years54 (13.9%)278 (71.5%)
65 to 74 Years139 (95.9%)81 (55.9%)
75 Years and over59 (100.0%)28 (47.5%)
Total909 (25.6%)2,456 (69.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Nome

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Nome
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years23 (6.0%)20 (5.0%)
18 to 34 Years28 (7.4%)3 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years80 (11.1%)73 (11.4%)
65 to 74 Years18 (26.1%)19 (25.0%)
75 Years and over19 (95.0%)35 (89.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Nome

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Nome: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years3 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years13 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years51 (7.1%)24 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years18 (26.1%)6 (7.9%)
75 Years and over5 (25.0%)24 (61.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Nome: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years3 (0.8%)3 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years12 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years33 (4.6%)21 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)14 (18.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Nome: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years23 (6.0%)17 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years3 (0.8%)3 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years8 (1.1%)10 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)13 (33.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Nome: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years10 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years29 (4.0%)34 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)7 (9.2%)
75 Years and over18 (90.0%)10 (25.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Nome: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3 (0.8%)10 (2.5%)
18 to 34 Years7 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Nome

Computing Device Access in Nome

Computing Device Access in Nome
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop88175.1%
Smartphone1,15698.6%
Tablet75664.4%
No Computing Device40.3%
Total1,173100.0%

Internet Access in Nome

Internet Access in Nome
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home72461.7%
Cellular Data Only29725.3%
Satellite Internet463.9%
No Internet11910.1%
Total1,173100.0%

Nome Summary

Nome, Alaska is a city located in the western region of the state, on the Seward Peninsula. It is the largest city in the region, with a population of 3,788 as of the 2010 census. The city is located on the Bering Sea, and is the westernmost city in the United States.

History

The area around Nome has been inhabited for thousands of years by the Inupiat people. The first Europeans to visit the area were Russian explorers in the late 18th century. In 1898, gold was discovered in the area, and a gold rush ensued. Thousands of prospectors flocked to the area, and the city of Nome was founded in 1901. The city quickly grew, and by 1910, it had a population of over 10,000.
The gold rush was short-lived, however, and by the 1920s, the population had declined to just over 4,000. The city continued to decline until World War II, when the military established a base in the area. This brought an influx of people and money to the area, and the population began to grow again.

Geography

Nome is located on the Seward Peninsula, in the western region of Alaska. It is situated on the Bering Sea, and is the westernmost city in the United States. The city is located on a flat plain, and is surrounded by mountains. The climate is subarctic, with cold winters and mild summers.

Economy

The economy of Nome is largely based on fishing, mining, and tourism. Fishing is the largest industry in the area, with salmon, crab, and halibut being the main catches. Mining is also important, with gold, silver, and other minerals being mined in the area. Tourism is also a major industry, with visitors coming to the area to experience the unique culture and scenery.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Nome was 3,788. The racial makeup of the city was 75.3% White, 11.2% Native American, 5.3% Asian, 4.2% from other races, and 4.0% from two or more races. The median household income was $50,945, and the median family income was $60,945. The per capita income was $25,945.
Nome is a unique city, with a rich history and culture. It is a great place to visit, and offers a variety of activities and attractions. The economy is largely based on fishing, mining, and tourism, and the population is diverse and welcoming. Nome is a great place to live, work, and visit.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Nome?
Total Population of Nome is 3,710.
What is the Total Male Population of Nome?
Total Male Population of Nome is 1,858.
What is the Total Female Population of Nome?
Total Female Population of Nome is 1,852.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Nome?
There are 100.32 Males per 100 Females in Nome.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Nome?
There are 99.68 Females per 100 Males in Nome.
What is the Median Population Age in Nome?
Median Population Age in Nome is 31.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Nome
Average Family Size in Nome is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Nome
Average Household Size in Nome is 2.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Nome?
Per Capita income in Nome is $41,722.
What is the Median Family Income in Nome?
Median Family Income in Nome is $125,250.
What is the Median Household income in Nome?
Median Household Income in Nome is $103,542.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Nome?
Income or Wage Gap in Nome is 0.2%.
Women in Nome earn 99.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Nome?
Inequality or Gini Index in Nome is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Nome?
There are 2,004 People in the Labor Forcein in Nome.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Nome?
74.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Nome.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Nome?
Unemployment Rate in Nome is 8.4%.