State
County
Land Area (mi²)
5.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
23.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.65% (-2)
Growth Since 2010
-2.46% (-3)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Deering, Alaska Population 2021
119
Deering is a city located in Northwest Arctic County Alaska. With a 2020 population of 119, it is the 123rd largest city in Alaska and the 18005th largest city in the United States . Deering is currently declining at a rate of -1.65% annually and its population has decreased by -2.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 122 in 2010. Deering reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 5 miles, Deering has a population density of 24 people per square mile.
The average household income in Deering is $50,468 with a poverty rate of 14.69%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,083 per month, and the median house value is $60,000. The median age in Deering is 26.1 years, 26.4 years for males, and 25.5 years for females.
Deering Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Deeringwas:
- Native American: 95.10%
- Asian: 4.20%
- White: 0.70%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of Deering, Alaska is 119 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 123.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 122.
Deering, Alaska Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 136 | 95.10% |
| Asian | 6 | 4.20% |
| White | 1 | 0.70% |
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Deering Population by Race
Deering Population Pyramid $2021
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Deering Population by Age
Deering Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 34 | 4.21 | 64.7 |
| Female | 10 | 4.9 | 70 |
| Married | 10 | 6.3 | 70 |
| Non Family | 9 | 1.11 | 55.6 |
| Male | 5 | 4.2 | 60 |
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Average Family Size
4.21
Average Household Size
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Deering Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 5.41% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11 | 14.86% |
| High School Graduate | 35 | 47.30% |
| Some College | 18 | 24.32% |
| Associates Degree | 4 | 5.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2 | 2.70% |
| Graduate Degree | 0.00% |
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Deering Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Deering Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 70 | 57 | |
| Asian | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| White | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 100.00%.
Deering Educational Attainment by Race
Deering Language by Age
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Deering Language
81.20% of Deering residents speak only English, while 18.80% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 16.24% of the population.
Deering Language
14.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.19%
Male Poverty Rate
14.06%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Deering
The race most likely to be in poverty in Deering is Native, with 15.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Deering is Native, with 15.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.00%.
Deering Poverty
Deering Poverty Rate by Education
Deering Marital Status
Marriage Rates
36.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.7%
Male Marriage Rate
41.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Deering Married by Age and Sex
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Deering Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Deering Marital Status by Race
Deering Marital Status
Deering Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 6 | 7.59% |
Deering Veterans by Race
Deering Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
Deering Veterans by Education
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61.4%
Labor Force Participation
47.7%
Employment Rate
22.2%
Unemployment Rate
Deering Employment by Age
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Deering Employment by Race
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Deering Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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92.31%
Born in Deering
98.60%
Native Born
1.40%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
1.40%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.60% of Deering residents were born in the United States, with 92.31% having been born in Alaska. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Deering Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 119 | -2 | -1.65% |
| 2020 | 121 | -2 | -1.63% |
| 2019 | 123 | -2 | -1.60% |
| 2018 | 125 | -2 | -1.57% |
| 2017 | 127 | 1 | 0.79% |
| 2016 | 126 | -1 | -0.79% |
| 2015 | 127 | 1 | 0.79% |
| 2014 | 126 | 1 | 0.80% |
| 2013 | 125 | 0.00% | |
| 2012 | 125 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 125 | 3 | 2.46% |
| 2010 | 122 | 0.00% |