USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau
USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau
The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Nome Census Area who reported being of a single race in 2021 was American Indian or Alaska Native, comprising 77% or 7,755 individuals. Following them, white accounted for 14.6% and totaled 1,467 individuals.
The percentage of multiracial residents in Nome Census Area is 3.9% lower than the state average, which stands at 10%.
An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Nome Census Area.
| Estimated Total | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7,755 |
| White | 1,467 |
| Multiracial | 613 |
| Asian | 126 |
| African American | 90 |
| Some Other Race | 17 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 2 |
Alerts Sign-up