Diomede is a city located in Nome Census Area, Alaska. As of the 2000 census, the population of the city is 146. Nome Census Area is a census area located in the state of Alaska. ... Jump to: navigation, search This article is about the year 2000. ...

Diomede is located on the western face of Little Diomede Island in the Bering Strait. Its residents are primarily of Ingalikmiut Eskimo origin. Satellite photo of the Bering Strait, with the Diomede Islands at center. ... Jump to: navigation, search Satellite photo of the Bering Strait Nautical chart of the Bering Strait The Bering Strait is a sea strait between Cape Dezhnev, the eastmost point of the Asian continent and Cape Prince of Wales, the westernmost point of the American continent, approximately 85 km (58 mi... Jump to: navigation, search Eskimo or Esquimau is a term used for a group of people who inhabit the circumpolar region (excluding circumpolar Scandinavia and all but the easternmost portions of Russia). ...

Geography

Diomede is located at 65°45'35" North, 168°55'39" West (65.759836, -168.927592)¹. Adapted from Wikipedias AK borough maps by Seth Ilys. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.4 km² (2.8 mi²). 7.4 km² (2.8 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is the area equal to a square with sides each 1 mile long. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 146 people, 43 households, and 31 families residing in the city. The population density is 19.8/km² (51.4/mi²). There are 47 housing units at an average density of 6.4/km² (16.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 6.16% White, 0.00% Black or African American, 92.47% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. Jump to: navigation, search A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... Jump to: navigation, search This article is about the year 2000. ... Jump to: navigation, search The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Jump to: navigation, search The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Jump to: navigation, search The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Jump to: navigation, search The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Jump to: navigation, search The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Jump to: navigation, search The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Jump to: navigation, search The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Jump to: navigation, search The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Jump to: navigation, search The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There are 43 households out of which 37.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 20.9% are married couples living together, 32.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% are non-families. 18.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 0.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.40 and the average family size is 4.00. Jump to: navigation, search Marriage is a legal, social, and religious relationship between individuals which has formed the foundation of the family for most societies. ...

In the city the population is spread out with 43.8% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 6.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 22 years. For every 100 females there are 114.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 121.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $23,750, and the median income for a family is $24,583. Males have a median income of $41,250 versus $26,875 for females. The per capita income for the city is $9,944. 35.4% of the population and 41.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 33.8% of those under the age of 18 and 44.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

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