Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK population by race
The table below shows Fairbanks North Star Borough's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68,726 | 71.37% |
| Black or African American | 3,979 | 4.13% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6,733 | 6.99% |
| Asian | 3,032 | 3.15% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 653 | 0.68% |
| Some other race | 1,672 | 1.74% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 11,504 | 11.95% |
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Fairbanks North Star Borough 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; Fairbanks North Star Borough has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Fairbanks North Star Borough's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Fairbanks North Star Borough population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 71.37% are white, 4.13% are Black or African American, 6.99% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.15% are Asian, 0.68% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.74% are some other race and 11.95% are multiracial.
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Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK population by race.
The largest racial group in Fairbanks North Star Borough is White with a population of 68,726 (71.37% of the total population).
Fairbanks North Star Borough '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 White population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Fairbanks North Star Borough is White with a population of 68,726 (71.37% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 11,504 (11.95% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK
By ethnicity, 8,038 (8.35% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 88,261 (91.65% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Fairbanks North Star Borough, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 65,269 (73.95% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Fairbanks North Star Borough's Non-Hispanic population.
Fairbanks North Star Borough 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 | 65,269 | 73.95% |
| Black or African American alone | 3,786 | 4.29% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 6,423 | 7.28% |
| Asian alone | 2,981 | 3.38% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 653 | 0.74% |
| Some other race alone | 510 | 0.58% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 8,639 | 9.79% |
Among the Hispanic population in Fairbanks North Star Borough, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 4,390 (54.62% of the total Hispanic population).
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Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Fairbanks North Star Borough's Hispanic population.
Fairbanks North Star Borough Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 4,390 | 54.62% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,471 | 18.30% |
| Cuban | 193 | 2.40% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,984 | 24.68% |
Things to know
What percentage of Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 8.35% of Fairbanks North Star Borough population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Fairbanks North Star Borough, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 4,390 (54.62% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK have?
Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK has 3,979 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 4.13% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Fairbanks North Star Borough is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK?
With 91.65% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Fairbanks North Star Borough.
That being said, with a 6.99% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Fairbanks North Star Borough.
What is the majority race in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK?
With a population of 68,726 (71.37% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Fairbanks North Star Borough.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Fairbanks North Star Borough, with 6.99% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
