Nome Census Area, AK population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Nome Census Area increased by 610. In this period, the peak population was 10,073 in the year 2018. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 9,153 | - | - |
| 2001 | 9,182 | 29 | 0.32% |
| 2002 | 9,190 | 8 | 0.09% |
| 2003 | 9,252 | 62 | 0.67% |
| 2004 | 9,405 | 153 | 1.65% |
| 2005 | 9,405 | - | - |
| 2006 | 9,316 | -89 | -0.95% |
| 2007 | 9,336 | 20 | 0.21% |
| 2008 | 9,323 | -13 | -0.14% |
| 2009 | 9,409 | 86 | 0.92% |
| 2010 | 9,543 | 134 | 1.42% |
| 2011 | 9,775 | 232 | 2.43% |
| 2012 | 9,825 | 50 | 0.51% |
| 2013 | 9,851 | 26 | 0.26% |
| 2014 | 9,812 | -39 | -0.40% |
| 2015 | 9,901 | 89 | 0.91% |
| 2016 | 9,983 | 82 | 0.83% |
| 2017 | 10,038 | 55 | 0.55% |
| 2018 | 10,073 | 35 | 0.35% |
| 2019 | 10,040 | -33 | -0.33% |
| 2020 | 10,029 | -11 | -0.11% |
| 2021 | 9,894 | -135 | -1.35% |
| 2022 | 9,791 | -103 | -1.04% |
| 2023 | 9,763 | -28 | -0.29% |
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Nome Census Area, AK population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Nome Census Area's population increased by 390 (4.26%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Nome Census Area's population increased by 486 (5.09%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Nome Census Area's population decreased by 266 (2.65%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Nome Census Area's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 9,763.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Nome Census Area's population peaked in year 2018 at 10,073.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Nome Census Area's population was lowest in year 2000 at 9,153.
Nome Census Area, AK annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Nome Census Area grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 8 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Nome Census Area had an average annual population growth rate of 0.29% per year. Overall the population grew 6.66% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Nome Census Area annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.29% per year.
From 2010 to 2011 Nome Census Area population grew the most, with an increase of 232 people (a 2.43% year-on-year increase)..
From 2020 to 2021 Nome Census Area population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 135 people (a 1.35% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Nome Census Area, AK population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Nome Census Area's population decreased by 131 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 103 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 28 (0.29%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Nome Census Area, AK changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Nome Census Area decreased by 88 (0.89%). The population was highest at 10,073 in the year 2018 and lowest at 9,763 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.09%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)