Nome Census Area, Alaska
County
Overview
- County Name
- Nome Census Area
- State
- Alaska
- FIPS Code
- 02180
- State FIPS
- 02
- County FIPS
- 180
Geography
- Land Area
- 22969.69 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5320.55 sq mi
- Total Area
- 28290.24 sq mi
- Latitude
- 64.783686
- Longitude
- -164.188912
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 9,763
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 6,447
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 9,547 | 97.8% |
| Hispanic | 212 | 2.2% |
| White | 1,306 | 13.4% |
| Black | 59 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 93 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7,256 | 74.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 74 | 0.8% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,321 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 125 | 1.9% |
| White | 1,070 | 16.6% |
| Black | 63 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 106 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5,036 | 78.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 52 | 0.8% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 9,866
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $79,437
- Poverty Rate
- 20.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,062
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,354 | 13.7% |
| Black | 63 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 172 | 1.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 4,379
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 736 | 16.8% |
| Republican | 547 | 12.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 599 | 13.7% |
| Other | 2,181 | 49.8% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,275 | 52.0% |
| Female | 2,103 | 48.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,185 | 49.9% |
| Hispanic | 93 | 2.1% |
| Black | 30 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 118 | 2.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,792
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 40.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 990 | 45.3% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 46.2% |
| Black | 14 | 46.7% |
| Asian | 44 | 37.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 920 | 40.4% |
| Female | 871 | 41.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,397 (44.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 770 (13.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 4,102
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $209,703
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,283
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 24.5%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 4.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 35.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.