Nome, AK Demographics

A map of Nome's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	1,824	1,901	49.9%	51.4%
White	858	961	23.5%	26.0%
Multiracial	593	607	16.2%	16.4%
Hispanic	201	120	5.5%	3.2%
Asian	118	78	3.2%	2.1%
Black	59	32	1.6%	0.9%

Nome, Alaska has an estimated population of 3,653, a slight decrease from the 3,699 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.9% Native American/Other, 23.5% White, 16.2% Multiracial, 5.5% Hispanic, 3.2% Asian, and 1.6% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Nome, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Nome has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Alaska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Nome, that probability was 64.0% in 2020 and 66.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Nome is ranked the 33rd most populous place in Alaska, out of 355 places. 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 was ranked the 33rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Nome's White Population

858 residents of Nome, or 23.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Nome is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Nome ranks 186th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nome's White population has declined by an estimated 10.7%. White residents' share of Nome's population has decreased from 26.0% to 23.5%.

Nome is more White than neighboring Teller (2.4% White), Brevig Mission (1.8% White), Shishmaref (1.5% White), and Emmonak (0% White). Nome is less White than neighboring Port Clarence (75% White).

Nome's Black Population

59 residents of Nome, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Nome is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Nome ranks 61st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nome's Black population has grown by an estimated 84.4%. Black residents' share of Nome's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.6%.

Nome is more Black than neighboring Teller (0% Black), Brevig Mission (0% Black), Port Clarence (0% Black), and Shishmaref (0% Black). Nome is less Black than neighboring Emmonak (8.1% Black).

Nome's Asian Population

118 residents of Nome, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Nome is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Nome ranks 46th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nome's Asian population has grown by an estimated 51.3%. Asian residents' share of Nome's population has increased from 2.1% to 3.2%.

Nome is more Asian than neighboring Teller (0% Asian), Brevig Mission (0.8% Asian), Shishmaref (1.1% Asian), and Emmonak (0% Asian). Nome is less Asian than neighboring Port Clarence (25% Asian).

Nome's Hispanic Population

201 residents of Nome, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Nome is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Nome ranks 131st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nome's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 67.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Nome's population has increased from 3.2% to 5.5%.

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

Nome's Native American/Other Population

1,824 residents of Nome, or 49.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Nome is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Nome ranks 164th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nome's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Nome's population has decreased from 51.4% to 49.9%.

Nome is more Native American/Other than neighboring Port Clarence (0% Native American/Other). Nome is less Native American/Other than neighboring Teller (96.9% Native American/Other), Brevig Mission (95.8% Native American/Other), Shishmaref (97.4% Native American/Other), and Emmonak (77.7% Native American/Other).

Nome's Multiracial Population

593 residents of Nome, or 16.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Nome is higher than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Nome ranks 19th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nome's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Nome's population has remained roughly unchanged at 16.2%.

Nome is more Multiracial than neighboring Teller (0% Multiracial), Brevig Mission (1.5% Multiracial), Port Clarence (0% Multiracial), Shishmaref (0% Multiracial), and Emmonak (14.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.