Nome, AK Demographics

A map of Nome's Population by Race

Nome, Alaska had a population of 3,699 in 2020. It was 26.0% White, 0.9% Black, 2.1% Asian, 3.2% Hispanic, 51.4% Native American/Other, and 16.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Nome, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Nome is the 33rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Nome's White Population

961 residents of Nome identify as White, or 26.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Nome considerably less than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Nome is ranked #186 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Nome is more White than neighboring Teller (3.6% White), Brevig Mission (5.1% White), Port Clarence (0% White), Shishmaref (2.6% White), and Emmonak (2.8% White).

Nome's Black Population

32 residents of Nome identify as Black, or 0.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Nome roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alaska (2.8% Black). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Nome is ranked #58 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Nome is more Black than neighboring Teller (0% Black), Brevig Mission (0.5% Black), Port Clarence (0% Black), Shishmaref (0.7% Black), and Emmonak (0.1% Black).

Nome's Asian Population

78 residents of Nome identify as Asian, or 2.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Nome roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Nome is ranked #46 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Nome is more Asian than neighboring Teller (2% Asian), Brevig Mission (0.7% Asian), Port Clarence (0% Asian), Shishmaref (0% Asian), and Emmonak (0.2% Asian).

Nome's Hispanic Population

120 residents of Nome identify as Hispanic, or 3.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Nome roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Nome is ranked #131 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Nome is more Hispanic than neighboring Teller (0.8% Hispanic), Brevig Mission (1.2% Hispanic), Port Clarence (0% Hispanic), Shishmaref (0% Hispanic), and Emmonak (0.2% Hispanic).

Nome's Native American/Other Population

1,901 residents of Nome identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 51.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Nome considerably larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Nome is ranked #164 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Nome is more Native American/Other than neighboring Port Clarence (0% Native American/Other). Nome is less Native American/Other than neighboring Teller (90% Native American/Other), Brevig Mission (89.3% Native American/Other), Shishmaref (96.4% Native American/Other), and Emmonak (92% Native American/Other).

Nome's Multiracial Population

607 residents of Nome identify as Multiracial, or 16.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Nome slightly larger than the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Nome is ranked #19 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Nome is more Multiracial than neighboring Teller (3.6% Multiracial), Brevig Mission (3.3% Multiracial), Port Clarence (0% Multiracial), Shishmaref (0.3% Multiracial), and Emmonak (4.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.