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Demographic Profile

Nome Census Area

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Snapshot

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Total Population
10018
CAGR (2011-2025)
0.61 %
Median Age
29.1 y.o.
Age 65+ (%)
7.5 %
Median Income
$ -
Unemployment Rate (July 2024)
- %

Population & Households

Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.

Population Trend

Total Population
10018
Sex Ratio
109.5 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-0.5 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
0.61 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov

Age Structure

The Nome Census Area in Alaska exhibits a population growth rate of -0.5% over the past year, contrasting with a modest 0.61% growth over the last 13 years. With a median age of 29.1, it has the youngest demographic among the counties compared, significantly lower than the state median of 35.3. The area has a high young-age dependency ratio of 58.1%, indicating a substantial proportion of youth, while only 7.5% of the population is over 65. Compared to other counties, Nome's demographic profile suggests a vibrant, youthful community, although it faces challenges with recent population decline.

Dependency Rate
70.9 %
Median Age
29.1 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
7.5 %
Active Aging Index
25.9 %
Old Dependency Rate
12.8 %
Young Dependency Rate
58.1 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov

Household Status

Total Households
2786
Married-couple Household
965
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
0.28 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
2.65 %
Average Household Size
3.35 p
Average Family Size
3.81 p
Household with Children (%)
54.4 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
22.3 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov

Marriage

Never Married
51.2 %
Now Married
35.7 %
Widowed
5.5 %
Divorced
7.6 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201

Cultures

*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.

Racial Profiiles

One Race
92.8 %
Two or More Races
7.2 %
Non-White
85.8 %
Hispanic (Overlapping)
2 %
White
1423
Black
103
Asian
130
Native American
7617
Race Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Racial Profile Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Place of Birth

Native US Citizen
1423
Native US Citizen (%)
85.8 %
Born in Alaska (%)
85.4 %
Born in Other State (%)
12.7 %
Foreign Born (%)
1.6 %
Naturalized (% of Foreign Born)
61.3 %
Place of Birth Changes (2010-2022)
Source: Census.gov
Birthplace Breakdown (Outside of US)
Source: Census.gov

Migration

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Migration Inflow (% of Population)
12.5 %
From Different County (% of Inflow)
59.6 %
From Different State (% of Inflow)
38.7 %
From Different Country (% of Inflow)
1.7 %
%
Source: Census.gov

Religion

Number of Congregations
33
Number of Adherents
3433
Adherents (% of Total Population)
34.3 %
Christian (% of Total Population)
32.2 %
Religion Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Education Attainment

Number of Bachelor's Degree Holders
1019
Bachelor's Degree Attainment Rate
18.3 %
Median Income (25y+)
$ 47126
Median Income, High School Grads
$ 31964
Median Income College Grads
$ 74563
Median Income Graduate/Professional
$ 102525
Bachelor's Degree STEM %
35.9 %
Bachelor's Degree Business %
6.1 %
Bachelor Degree Distribution
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Attainment %
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Income

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Household Income (Mean)
$ 70121
Household Income (Median)
$ 89721
Per Capita Income
$ 28678
Per Capita Income Growth (2013-2022)
39.6 %
Gini Index
0.4439*
Poverty Rate
21.1 %
Per Capita Income
Source: Census.gov | B19301
Income Distribution by Household
Source: Census.gov