The population of Nekoma City is very diverse. Its population is comprised of both native and non-native people. Approximately 61% of residents are white, while 12.3% identify as Black or African American. About 0.7% of residents identify as American Indian or Alaska Native. Almost 27% of residents identify as Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 2.6% are unaffiliated.
The city was incorporated in 1906 and reached a population of 191 by the 1930s. In the 1960s, Nekoma was chosen as the United States' only Safeguard ABM and Missile Site Radar. Nekoma is located northeast of Nekoma Military installation. In the 1950s, the city had seven or eight businesses on its main street. In addition, it had three churches.
The main language spoken in Nekoma is English. As with many other towns in North Dakota, this language is the most common. In fact, 100% of people 5 years of age or older in Nekoma speak only English, or at least very well. North Dakota has an average of 98.2% of its population that speaks only English, and 90.5% speak English very well. Despite the high number of residents who speak English, the town is small and does not have a major airport.
The median household income in Nekoma is $97,813 annually. Its median home value is $59,000. Its average household size is 2.14. The population of Nekoma is made up of predominantly white residents, with just a slight minority of people belonging to the black or Asian group. If you are looking to purchase a new home in the area, consider a Nekoma, Kansas, real estate listing.