Deering, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 227, Deering's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Deering is a small community located in Alaska, within Northwest Arctic Borough. The total population is 227. It ranks as the 177th most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Deering is 29.2 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 35.8 years. With 41.0% of the population under 18, Deering has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Deering is $58,333. This is 37% lower than the state median of $92,788. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.4%. This is 52% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 17.1%. This is 191% higher than the state rate of 5.9%. The median home value is $110,900. Housing costs are 69% lower than the state median of $352,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Deering is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Deering is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (4.4%) is well below the state average of 57.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 7.3%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 6.3%.

Education

12.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 31.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Deering, Alaska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alaska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 326 Census-designated places in Alaska. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.