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Diomede, AK
City in Nome Census Area, Alaska.
Population
27
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
11
ZIP codes
0
Diomede and its ZIP codes
Diomede at a glance
- Diomede is about 8.6 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
Local data for Diomede, AK
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nome Census Area. PPP loans are for Diomede.
Unemployment rate
7.6%
Sep 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$80,191
3,874 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,245
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$294M
FY 2026, $29,223 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Diomede, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
91
Countywide, mostly blizzard
Flood insurance policies
25
0.9% of homes, county
Health statistics
Share of adults in Diomede, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.4%
U.S. 33.3% +12.1 pts
Diabetes
17.5%
U.S. 12.1% +5.4 pts
Smoking
39.0%
U.S. 12.8% +26.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.9%
U.S. 11.1% +5.8 pts
Cities near Diomede
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WalesCity | 26 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Diomede, AK in?
- Diomede is in Nome Census Area, Alaska.
- What is the population of Diomede, AK?
- About 27 people live in Diomede, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Diomede?
- Nearby places include Wales (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023