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Nome Census Area

Population in 2011: 116. Population change since 2000: -20.5%
Males: 61  (53.0%)
Females: 55  (47.0%)

Median resident age:  25.3 years
Alaska median age:  36.1 years

Zip code: 99762

Estimated median household income in 2009: $47,046 (it was $23,750 in 2000)
Diomede:

$47,046
Alaska:

$66,953
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $13,803

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $80,720 (it was $14,500 in 2000)
Diomede:

$80,720
Alaska:

$232,900
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $247,247; Detached houses: $247,247

Median gross rent in 2009: $850.

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  • American Indian alone - 106 (92.2%)
  • White alone - 5 (4.3%)
  • Two or more races - 4 (3.5%)

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Diomede: 105.9 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (2.7%), United States (1.4%).

Current Local Time: AKST time zone

Land area: 2.84 square miles.

Population density: 41 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Diomede:

  • High school or higher: 55.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.8%
  • Unemployed: 2.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Diomede city:

  • Never married: 59.1%
  • Now married: 21.5%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 11.8%
  • Divorced: 6.5%

2 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.4%
Alaska:  5.9%



According to our research of Alaska and other state lists there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Diomede, Alaska as of May 25, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Diomede to the number of sex offenders is 74 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $-1 (100.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $-1

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Anchorage, AK (667.3 miles , pop. 260,283).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (2999.0 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities: Wales, AK (5.1 miles) , Port Clarence, AK (8.3 miles) , Brevig Mission, AK (8.7 miles ), Teller, AK (9.0 miles ), Shishmaref, AK (9.3 miles ), Nome, AK (11.6 miles ), White Mountain, AK (13.3 miles ), Deering, AK (13.3 miles) .

Latitude: 65.76 N, Longitude: 168.93 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 907

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

6.5%
Alaska:

6.5%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -32 (-18.0%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Retail trade (23%)
  • Utilities (23%)
  • Educational services (23%)
  • Construction (15%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (15%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Educational services (61%)
  • Health care and social assistance (30%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Construction (0%)
  • Manufacturing (0%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (24%)
  • Plant and system operators (14%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (14%)
  • Top executives (10%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (10%)
  • Secondary school teachers (10%)
  • Construction laborers (10%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (21%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (17%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (13%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (13%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)


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Earthquake activity:

Diomede-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Alaska state average. It is 74% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/21/1997 at 22:59:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.3 MB, 4.6 ML, 4.7 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 61.3 miles away from the city center
On 10/22/2003 at 00:11:31, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MB, 4.1 ML, Depth: 5.8 mi) earthquake occurred 47.3 miles away from Diomede center
On 5/22/1997 at 14:27:08, a magnitude 4.4 (3.9 MB, 4.4 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 58.3 miles away from the city center
On 9/11/2004 at 10:41:01, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 ML, Depth: 16.0 mi) earthquake occurred 77.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/22/2003 at 02:22:45, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 ML, Depth: 13.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 42.0 miles away from Diomede center
On 1/9/2008 at 23:12:31, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 ML, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 43.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Nome Census Area County (1) is a lot smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Freeze: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals/medical centers near Diomede:

  • NORTON SOUND REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 140 miles away; NOME, AK)
  • YUKON KUSKOKWIM DELTA REG HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Federal, about 444 miles away; BETHEL, AK)
  • FAIRBANKS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 614 miles away; FAIRBANKS, AK)

Heliports located in Diomede:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Diomede:

  • University of Alaska Fairbanks (about 611 miles; Fairbanks, AK; Full-time enrollment: 4,287)
  • University of Alaska Anchorage (about 666 miles; Anchorage, AK; FT enrollment: 7,786)
  • Whatcom Community College (about 2024 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 2,471)
  • Western Washington University (about 2028 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 12,991)
  • Skagit Valley College (about 2049 miles; Mount Vernon, WA; FT enrollment: 2,820)
  • Everett Community College (about 2076 miles; Everett, WA; FT enrollment: 3,612)
  • Edmonds Community College (about 2083 miles; Lynnwood, WA; FT enrollment: 4,635)

Public high school in Diomede:

  • DIOMEDE SCHOOL (Students: 32; Location: MAIN STREET; Grades: KG - 12)
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Notable locations in Diomede: Inalik (A), Diomede Volunteer Fire Department (B), Norton Sound Health Little Diomede Clinic (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Nome Census Area County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 52.1%
(0.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 59.0% for American Indian residents)

Average household size:
This city:  3.0 people
Alaska:  2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  57.9%
Whole state:  65.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  14.0%
Whole state:  7.5%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Diomede, AK


Diomede compared to Alaska state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Diomede travel time to work - commute


Diomede mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (75%)
  • Electricity (25%)


2008 Presidential Election results in Nome Census Area County Alaska:


Detailed 2008 election results.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 12
Nome Census Area:

12.92 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

3.30 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Nome Census Area:

1.08 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

0.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
Nome Census Area:

1.08 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.30 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
Here:

8.62 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

6.5%
Alaska:

6.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Nome Census Area:

31.4%
Alaska:

27.8%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 1$2,835$34,0200$0
Streets and Highways 2$3,481$20,8861$828
Solid Waste Management 0$0 2$1,537
Other and Unallocable 1$2,126$25,5121$1,302
Totals for Government 4$8,442$25,3264$3,667

Diomede government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - All Other: $98,000 ($844.83)
    Sewerage: $36,000 ($310.34)
  • Construction - General: $23,000 ($198.28)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $148,000 ($1275.86)
    General - Other: $112,000 ($965.52)
    Financial Administration: $54,000 ($465.52)
    Health Services - Other: $30,000 ($258.62)
    Air Transportation: $28,000 ($241.38)
    Sewerage: $28,000 ($241.38)
    Water Utilities: $12,000 ($103.45)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($34.48)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($25.86)
    Police Protection: $3,000 ($25.86)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $8,000 ($68.97)
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $9,000 ($77.59)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $9,000 ($77.59)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $25,000 ($215.52)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($25.86)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $173,000 ($1491.38)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $207,000 ($1784.48)
    Water Utilities: $16,000 ($137.93)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $29,000 ($250.00)
  • Tax - Property: $13,000 ($112.07)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $61,000 ($525.86)

4.89% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($38,306 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.89%
Alaska average:

9.33%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Anchorage Municipality, AK  1.10% ($29,000 average AGI)


8.27% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($41,860 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.27%
Alaska average:

9.43%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Anchorage Municipality, AK  2.82% ($36,038 average AGI)
to Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK  0.42% ($32,000)
to Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK  0.42% ($38,167)

Strongest AM radio stations in Diomede:

  • KICY (850 AM; 50 kW; NOME, AK; Owner: ARCTIC BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION)
  • KNOM (780 AM; 25 kW; NOME, AK; Owner: CATHOLIC BISHOP OF NORTHERN ALASKA)
  • KOTZ (720 AM; 10 kW; KOTZEBUE, AK; Owner: KOTZEBUE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KENI (650 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFQD (750 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KJNP (1170 AM; 50 kW; NORTH POLE, AK; Owner: EVAN. ALASKA MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIP)
  • KYUK (640 AM; 10 kW; BETHEL, AK; Owner: BETHEL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBRW (680 AM; 10 kW; BARROW, AK; Owner: SILAKKUAGVIK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KSKO (870 AM; 10 kW; MCGRATH, AK; Owner: KUSKOKWIM PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KIAM (630 AM; 10 kW; NENANA, AK; Owner: VOICE OF CHRIST MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KDLG (670 AM; 10 kW; DILLINGHAM, AK; Owner: DILLINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS)
  • KIYU (910 AM; 5 kW; GALENA, AK; Owner: BIG RIVER PULBLIC BROADCASTING CORP)
  • KFAR (660 AM; 10 kW; FAIRBANKS, AK; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Diomede:

  • K07OS (Channel 7; DIOMEDE, AK; Owner: CITY OF DIOMEDE)
  • K13UX (Channel 13; DIOMEDE, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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  • ROBERT JACKSON, Within Village Limits (Lat: 65.758500 Lon: -168.950778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 7 m, Overall height: 8.5 m
    Registrant: At&t Corp, 1200 Peachtree Street, Ll007, Atlanta, GA 30309, Phone: (404) 810-4020, Email:
  • ROBERT JACKSON, Within Village Limits (Lat: 65.758500 Lon: -168.950778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 7 m, Overall height: 8.5 m
    Registrant: At&t Corp, 1200 Peachtree Street, Ll007, Atlanta, GA 30309, Phone: (404) 810-4020, Email:
  • MARTHA LEWIS MARCUS, Within Village Limits (Lat: 65.758500 Lon: -168.950778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 7 m, Overall height: 8.5 m
    Registrant: At&t Corp., 2315 Salem Road, First Floor, H9, Conyers, GA 30013, Phone: (770) 602-2065, Email:
  • JAMES J.R. TALBOT, Within Village Limits (Lat: 65.758500 Lon: -168.950778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 7 m, Overall height: 8.5 m
    Registrant: At&t Corp., 2315 Salem Road, First Floor, H9, Conyers, GA 30013, Phone: (770) 602-2065, Email:
  • JAMES J.R. TALBOT, Within Village Limits (Lat: 65.758500 Lon: -168.950778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 7 m, Overall height: 8.5 m
    Registrant: At&t Alascom, 505 E. Bluff Drive, Mp288, Anchorage, AK 99501, Phone: (907) 264-7756, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • DIOMEDE, Within Village Limits (Lat: 65.758500 Lon: -168.950778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 7 m, Overall height: 8.5 m, Call Sign: WLT448
    Assigned Frequencies: 6558.75 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/03/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011
    Registrant: Alascom, Inc., 2315 Salem Road, First Floor, H9, Conyers, GA 30013, Phone: (770) 602-2065, Fax: (770) 929-4454, Email:

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1
  • Little Diomede Isl. 1/4 Mi E Of City Hall (Lat: 65.750028 Lon: -168.937556), Type: Building, Overall height: 8 m, Call Sign: WXZ402
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.450 MHz, 156.500 MHz, 156.800 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/25/2000, Expiration Date: 05/25/2005, Cancellation Date: 07/30/2005
    Registrant: Philip Ahkinga, 1/4 Mi E Of City Office, Diomede, AK 99762


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