Deering, AK population by race
The table below shows Deering's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1 | 0.53% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 183 | 96.83% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.53% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 4 | 2.12% |
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Deering population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Deering has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Deering's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Deering population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 0.53% are white, 96.83% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.53% are Asian and 2.12% are multiracial.
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Deering, AK population by race.
The largest racial group in Deering is American Indian and Alaska Native with a population of 183 (96.83% of the total population).
Deering 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of American Indian and Alaska Native population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Deering is American Indian and Alaska Native with a population of 183 (96.83% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 4 (2.12% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Deering, AK
By ethnicity, none of the population is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 189 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
With a zero Hispanic population, Deering is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is American Indian and Alaska Native alone with a population of 183 (96.83% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Deering, AK Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Deering's Non-Hispanic population.
Deering Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 1 | 0.53% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 183 | 96.83% |
| Asian alone | 1 | 0.53% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 4 | 2.12% |
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Deering's population is ethnically non-diverse.
Things to know
What percentage of Deering, AK is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0% of Deering population is Hispanic.
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Deering's population is ethnically non-diverse.
How many Black people does Deering, AK have?
Deering, AK has zero Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates.
What is the largest minority group in Deering, AK?
With a 100% Non-Hispanic population, Deering is ethnically biased, and does not have any ethnic minority.
That being said, with a 0.53% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Deering.
What is the majority race in Deering, AK?
With a population of 183 (96.83% of the total population), American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial majority in Deering.
Whites are second largest race in Deering, with 0.53% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
