Nome, Alaska is a small city of 4,208 people located along the Bering Sea in northwest Alaska. It is the seat of the Nome census area and has a population density of 2 people per square mile. Despite its size, Nome offers a variety of activities year-round for locals and visitors alike. In terms of businesses, Nome has stores such as Polar Bear Spirits, Northern Lights Trading Post, and Snowdrift Liquor Store. There are also plenty of outdoor activities that can be enjoyed such as hiking to Anvil Mountain or taking an ATV tour on Fish and Wildlife Refuge trails. Organizations in town include the American Legion Post 20, which hosts monthly Veterans Day celebrations and other events throughout the year, as well as other non-profit groups like the Nome Arts Council and the Nome Multicultural Center. For sports fans, there’s also the local semi-professional hockey team called “The Huskies” that play in nearby Kotzebue.
The population in Nome (zip 99762) is 4,208. There are 2 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Nome (zip 99762) is 31.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Nome (zip 99762) is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Nome (zip 99762)
- 40.4% are married
- 12.2% are divorced
- 30.2% are married with children
- 32.1% have children, but are single
Race in Nome (zip 99762)
- 28.4% are White
- 1.7% are Black
- 0.9% are Asian
- 50.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 13.0% Two or more races
- 0.7% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander