Nome, AK

Nome, Alaska

Nome, Alaska, in Nome county, is 536 miles NW of Anchorage, Alaska. The city has a population of 3,505.

The People and Families of Nome

In Nome, about 41% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about the city is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids. Nome is known for its large population of single adults.

Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Nome had a median family income of $68,804. Nome is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Nome finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. You could say that the city is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Nome ($1,150). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Nome Housing

About 45% of housing units in Nome are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Nome, 67% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Residents of Nome, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

Nome strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alaska):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Nome, AK

Comparing Nome to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alaska (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Nome Almanac

Nome Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Nome Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Nome, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nome Public Libraries

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Nome High Schools (2004)

NOME-BELTZ JR/SR HIGH
MILE 3.5 NOME-TELLER HIGHWAY
907-443-5201
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 287 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

NOME YOUTH FACILITY
4TH AVENUE/K STREET
907-443-2231
A Non-traditional School
Serves 8 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 8

NOME CORRESPONDENCE
BOX 131
907-443-2231

Nome Colleges

(List of All Alaska Colleges)

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