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The City of Diomede had a population of 118 as of July 1, 2019. Diomede ranks in the lower quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Alaska. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Diomede is located at latitude 65.7686 and longitude -168.9105 in Nome (CA) Borough. The formal boundaries for the City of Diomede encompass a land area of 2.84 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Nome (CA) Borough is in the Alaska time zone (GMT -9). The elevation is 95 feet.
The City of Diomede (GNIS ID: 2419378) has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Diomede is located within the Nome Census Subarea of Nome (CA) Borough. Census subareas are statistical subdivisions of the county equivalents used in Alaska (boroughs, city and boroughs, municipalities, and census areas) and are the statistical equivalent of Micro Civil Divisions (MCDs) used in other states.
Alternate Unofficial Names for Diomede: Igna-look, Ignaluk, Inalik, Inalit.
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HOUSING AFFORDABILITY INDEX | |
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| Diomede, AK Housing Affordability Index is 0 State of Alaska Housing Affordability Index is 124 | |
| The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability. | |
WEALTH INDEX | |
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| Diomede, AK Wealth Index is 39 State of Alaska Wealth Index is 106 | |
| The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level. | |
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POPULATION | |
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| Total Population | 118 (100%) |
| Population in Households | 118 (100.0%) |
| Population in Families | 99 (83.9%) |
| Population in Group Quarters1 | 0 |
| Population Density | 49 |
| Diversity Index2 | 15 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $37,358 |
| Average Household Income | $48,452 |
| Per Capita Income | $13,025 |
| Wealth Index4 | 39 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 48 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 24 (50.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 14 (29.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 9 (18.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $62,500 |
| Housing Affordability Index3 | 0 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 39 |
| Average Household Size | 3.03 |
| Family Households | 27 |
| Average Family Size | 4 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR | 2010-2019 | 2019-2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 0.28% | 0.34% |
| Households | 0.28% | 0.0% |
| Families | 2.24% | 0.0% |
| Median Household Income | 0.27% | |
| Per Capita Income | 1.67% |
The table below compares Diomede to the other 353 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Alaska by rank and percentile using July 1, 2019 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 230 | 35th |
| Population Density | # 110 | 69th |
| Diversity Index | # 305 | 14th |
| Median Household Income | # 272 | 23rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 315 | 11th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Alaska Census Data Comparison Tool.
