Nokomis is a very small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Florida. With a population of 3,217 people and five associated neighborhoods, Nokomis is the 329th largest community in Florida.
Also of interest is that Nokomis has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
A relatively large number of people in Nokomis telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 13.25% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Nokomis is worth considering.
Nokomis is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.
As is often the case in a small town, Nokomis doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The percentage of people in Nokomis who are college-educated is somewhat higher than the average US community of 21.84%: 25.01% of adults in Nokomis have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Nokomis in 2022 was $61,418, which is wealthy relative to Florida and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $245,672 for a family of four. However, Nokomis contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Nokomis is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Nokomis home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Nokomis residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Nokomis include German, Irish, English, French, and Italian.
The most common language spoken in Nokomis is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Thai.