Nome, AK
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime
Updated: 2023-10-27

Living In Nome, Alaska Summary

Life in Nome research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Nome over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Nome:

  • The population in Nome is 3,685.

  • The median home value in Nome is $291,300.

  • The median income in Nome is $91,375.

  • The median rent in Nome is $1,496.

  • The unemployment rate in Nome is 10.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Nome is 7.3%.

Nome SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
6
Diversity
9
Safety
4
Amenities
5
Education
8
Commute
10

Nome, AK Crime Report

90
Total Crimes
2,538.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
9.20%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Nome
/ 100k People
Alaska
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 90 2,538.1 3,098.4 2,324.2
Violent Crime 72 2,030.5 837.8 369.8
Murder 0 0.0 6.7 6.3
Robbery 1 28.2 97.4 66.1
Aggravated Assault 23 648.6 578.9 268.2
Property Crime 18 507.6 2,260.5 1,954.4
Burglary 1 28.2 379.5 269.8
Larceny 16 451.2 1,611.7 1,401.9
Car Theft 1 28.2 269.3 282.7

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Population over time in Nome

Year Population % Change
2021 3,685 -3.4%
2020 3,813 0.5%
2019 3,793 0.3%
2018 3,782 0.2%
2017 3,773 0.7%
2016 3,745 2.0%
2015 3,673 1.0%
2014 3,638 1.8%
2013 3,575 1.6%
2012 3,519 -

Race / Ethnicity in Nome

White
26.1% (960)
African American
1.6% (58)
American Indian
53.0% (1,952)
Asian
3.1% (115)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
11.1% (410)
Hispanic
5.2% (190)
Race Nome AK USA
White 26.1% 59.0% 59.4%
African American 1.6% 3.1% 12.2%
American Indian 53.0% 14.2% 0.6%
Asian 3.1% 6.3% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 1.4% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 11.1% 8.2% 3.2%
Hispanic 5.2% 7.3% 18.4%

Gender in Nome

Female
50.9% (1,875)
Male
49.1% (1,809)
Gender Nome AK USA
Female 50.9% 47.7% 50.5%
Male 49.1% 52.3% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Nome for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
2.0% (73)
9-12th Grade
5.0% (184)
High School / GED
33.0% (1,216)
Some College
28.0% (1,031)
Associate's Degree
5.0% (184)
Bachelor's Degree
14.0% (515)
Master's Degree
9.0% (331)
Professional Degree
3.0% (110)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (36)
Education Nome AK USA
< 9th Grade 2.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 5.0% 4.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 33.0% 28.0% 26.0%
Some College 28.0% 26.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 5.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 14.0% 19.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 9.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 3.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Nome, Alaska

Less than $10,000
1.6% (5,798)
$10,000 to $14,999
0.3% (1,288)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.1% (29,956)
$25,000 to $34,999
3.9% (14,495)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.7% (31,889)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.6% (68,610)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.8% (47,028)
$100,000 to $149,999
23.3% (86,004)
$150,000 to $199,999
10.1% (37,365)
$200,000 or more
12.5% (46,062)
Income Nome AK USA
Less than $10,000 1.6% 4.1% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 0.3% 2.8% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.1% 6.2% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 3.9% 6.2% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.7% 9.8% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.6% 17.6% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.8% 13.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 23.3% 19.2% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.1% 10.0% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 12.5% 10.3% 9.5%

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