Nome Census Area, AK — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
15.8%
Labor Force
4,444
Employed
3,708
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
6.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone29.6%
Carpool10.5%
Public Transit0.3%
Walk31.6%
Bike1.2%
Work from Home6.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector65.9%
Government25.2%
Self-Employed19.8%
Nome Census Area, AK has an unemployment rate of 15.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 4,444 people. 6.3% of workers work from home. 65.9% of workers are in the private sector.