Deering is a city located in Northwest Arctic Borough Alaska. Deering has a 2024 population of 165. Deering is currently declining at a rate of -2.94% annually and its population has decreased by -9.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 183 in 2020.
The average household income in Deering is $82,286 with a poverty rate of 18.54%. The median age in Deering is 28.1 years: 30.2 years for males, and 22.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Deering was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 169 | 82.44% |
| Two or more races | 24 | 11.71% |
| White | 9 | 4.39% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.98% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.49% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Two or more races
White
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 51 | 4.02 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Female | 22 | 4.45 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Married | 12 | 5 | 75 | 25 |
| Non Family | 10 | 1.5 | 60 | 40 |
| Male | 7 | 4.57 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
4.32
Average Family Size
4.02
Average Household Size
78.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 15 | 14.56% |
| Associates Degree | 2 | 1.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13 | 12.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 58 | 56.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 15 | 14.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 81 | 66 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10 | 2 |
| White | 9 | 9 | 6 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,083 | $36,875 | $41,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $21,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,222 | $35,833 | $48,333 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$37,222
Average Earnings
$35,833
Average Male
$48,333
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.34% of Deering residents speak only English, while 9.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 7.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 169 | 33 | 19.53% |
| White | 9 | 3 | 33.33% |
| Multiple | 24 | 2 | 8.33% |
18.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.59%
Male Poverty Rate
23.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Deering is White, with 33.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Deering is Multiple, with 8.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60% |
| Some College | 17.65% |
| High School | 15.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.67% |
| Male Employed | 8.11% |
| Female Employed | 4% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,125 | $85,183 |
| Households | $55,625 | $82,286 |
| Married Families | $91,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,750 | $47,570 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
24.4%
Male Marriage Rate
25.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
4
Number of Veterans
4
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 4 | 3.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.5%
Labor Force Participation
47.3%
Employment Rate
20.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
96.1%
Born in Deering
98.54%
Native Born
1.46%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.46%
Naturalized
98.54% of Deering residents were born in the United States, with 96.1% having been born in Alaska. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 143 | -5 | -3.38% |
| 2028 | 148 | -4 | -2.63% |
| 2027 | 152 | -4 | -2.56% |
| 2026 | 156 | -5 | -3.11% |
| 2025 | 161 | -4 | -2.42% |
| 2024 | 165 | -5 | -2.94% |
| 2023 | 170 | -3 | -1.73% |
| 2022 | 173 | -4 | -2.26% |
| 2021 | 177 | -6 | -3.28% |
| 2020 | 183 | 59 | 47.58% |
| 2019 | 124 | -1 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 125 | -2 | -1.57% |
| 2017 | 127 | 1 | 0.79% |
| 2016 | 126 | -1 | -0.79% |
| 2015 | 127 | 1 | 0.79% |
| 2014 | 126 | 1 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 125 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 125 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 125 | 2 | 1.63% |
| 2010 | 123 | 0 | 0% |