Nome, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Nome Census Area County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
3,668
Population
288/sq mi density
$113,561
Median Income
$44,793 per capita
$338,900
Home Value
$435,931 Zillow
$1,567
Median Rent
21.5% income on rent
28°F
Avg Temperature
829
Violent Crime/100K
718 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$113,561 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$338,900 home value, $1,567/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
829 violent crimes/100K (118% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
3,668
Census 2023
Population Density
288
per square mile
Land Area
21.6
square miles (56.0 km²)
Median Age
31.6 yrs
19% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 27.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 3.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 61.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
27.1%
Black
2.8%
Hispanic
5.1%
Asian
3.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 78.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 18.6% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
78.8%
Spanish
18.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
5.3%
Veterans
6.7%
12% above US avg (6%)
Disability
10.6%
18% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
85.1%
7% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
14.9%
73% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.444
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 3,668 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 288 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 21.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 31.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.3% |
| Female | 50.7% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 27.1% |
| Black or African American | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.1% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
Language
| English Only | 78.8% |
| Spanish | 18.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 5.3% |
| Veterans | 6.7% |
| Disability | 10.6% |
| Health Insurance | 85.1% |
| Uninsured | 14.9% |
| Broadband Access | 91.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.444 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 9, Nonmetro / Rural |