North Alaska News

Of the 143 people living in Deering city in 2019, 44.8 percent (64) were women and 55.2 percent (79) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the North Alaska News.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by a ratio of 42-to-35. In the 65 and over age range, there were four females and five males.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Sex and age range	Estimated number	Percent of total
Males 18 and over	42	29.4
Females 18 and over	35	24.5
Males 65 and over	5	3.5
Females 65 and over	4	2.8

Source: US Census Bureau