CENSUS AREA · AK

Nome Census Area, Alaska

Nome Census Area is a census area in Alaska with FIPS code 02180 and an estimated population of 9,763 (Census 2023), 10th largest of 30 in the state.

County facts

Name
Nome Census Area
State
Alaska
Type
census area
FIPS code
02180
State FIPS
02
Population (2023)
9,763
Change since 2020
-2.7%
State rank
10 of 30

Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.

Other counties in Alaska

Questions

What is the FIPS code for Nome Census Area?

Nome Census Area, Alaska has the five-digit FIPS code 02180: 02 for the state and 180 for the county.

What state is Nome Census Area in?

Nome Census Area is in Alaska.

How do I know if an address is in this county?

Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.