Wales Public RecordsAlaska

Wales city, located in Nome Census Area, Alaska, had a population of 168 as of the 2020 Census. The median age is around 31 years. The gender split is approximately 54% male and 46% female. Racially, about 91% identify as Alaska Native or American Indian, 4% as White, and the remainder as mixed or other races. Hispanic or Latino residents comprise roughly 1% of the population. Wales remains a small, predominantly Native Alaskan community.

Wales and Nome, Alaska, feature predominantly single-family homes. In Nome, the median home value is about $290,000, while rental prices average $1,300 per month. Homeownership rates in Nome are around 39%, lower than national averages. Wales has fewer rental options, with home values typically under $100,000. Neighborhoods in Nome are close-knit, with limited new construction. Property taxes in Nome average 1.0% of assessed value, with annual bills around $2,900 for median-priced homes. Both communities face limited housing availability and rising values due to supply constraints.

Wales and Nome, Alaska, are small communities with limited educational options. Nome hosts three public schools—Nome Elementary, Nome-Beltz Middle/High, and Anvil City Science Academy—with graduation rates around 75%. Wales has one K-12 school, the Wales Kingikmiut School, serving fewer than 50 students. Postsecondary attainment is low: only about 10% of adults in Nome, and fewer in Wales, hold a bachelor’s degree. School safety is generally strong, with robust community involvement. Educational programs include bilingual and Alaska Native cultural curricula, but advanced or AP offerings are limited due to small school sizes.

Wales, a remote city in Nome Census Area, Alaska, has minimal transportation infrastructure, with no connecting highways and access primarily via small planes or boats. In the 2017-2021 American Community Survey, nearly 70% of commuters walked to work, while few households owned vehicles due to limited roadways (vehicle ownership rate: ~35%). Average commute times are short, typically under 10 minutes. There is no public transit system. Major employment hubs include local government, tribal agencies, and the school. Most essential goods arrive by air or annual barge deliveries.

Nome, Alaska, is the regional healthcare hub for the Seward Peninsula, with one hospital—Norton Sound Regional Hospital—serving Nome and 15 surrounding villages. The 18-bed hospital offers emergency, primary care, and specialty services. Nome also has a few small clinics. Majority of patients are Alaska Natives (over 50%), with common health issues including diabetes, respiratory infections, and cardiovascular disease. Healthcare access is limited by geography and weather. Approximately 70% of residents use Alaska Native health coverage or Medicaid. Healthcare workforce shortages persist, with most providers rotating in from Anchorage or Fairbanks.