Nome Census Area, AK population by race
The table below shows Nome Census Area's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,423 | 14.20% |
| Black or African American | 103 | 1.03% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7,617 | 76.03% |
| Asian | 130 | 1.30% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.02% |
| Some other race | 24 | 0.24% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 719 | 7.18% |
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Nome Census Area population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Nome Census Area has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Nome Census Area's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Nome Census Area population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 14.20% are white, 1.03% are Black or African American, 76.03% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.30% are Asian, 0.02% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 0.24% are some other race and 7.18% are multiracial.
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Nome Census Area, AK population by race.
The largest racial group in Nome Census Area is American Indian and Alaska Native with a population of 7,617 (76.03% of the total population).
Nome Census Area 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of American Indian and Alaska Native population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Nome Census Area is American Indian and Alaska Native with a population of 7,617 (76.03% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 719 (7.18% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Nome Census Area, AK
By ethnicity, 201 (2.01% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 9,817 (97.99% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Nome Census Area, the largest racial group is American Indian and Alaska Native alone with a population of 7,518 (76.58% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Nome Census Area, AK Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Nome Census Area's Non-Hispanic population.
Nome Census Area Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 1,391 | 14.17% |
| Black or African American alone | 99 | 1.01% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 7,518 | 76.58% |
| Asian alone | 130 | 1.32% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 2 | 0.02% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 677 | 6.90% |
Among the Hispanic population in Nome Census Area, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 134 (66.67% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Nome Census Area, AK Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Nome Census Area's Hispanic population.
Nome Census Area Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 134 | 66.67% |
| Puerto Rican | 20 | 9.95% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 23.38% |
Things to know
What percentage of Nome Census Area, AK is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.01% of Nome Census Area population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Nome Census Area, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 134 (66.67% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Nome Census Area, AK have?
Nome Census Area, AK has 103 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.03% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Nome Census Area is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Nome Census Area, AK?
With 97.99% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Nome Census Area.
That being said, with a 14.20% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Nome Census Area.
What is the majority race in Nome Census Area, AK?
With a population of 7,617 (76.03% of the total population), American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial majority in Nome Census Area.
Whites are second largest race in Nome Census Area, with 14.20% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
