The map below shows majority race by area in Fairbanks North Star Borough, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Fairbanks North Star Borough racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Fairbanks North Star Borough overall is white, making up 70.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 8.5%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the county. People who identify as other are most likely to be living in the southwest places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK Population |
|---|---|
White |
70.1% |
Hispanic |
8.3% |
Black |
4.3% |
Asian |
2.5% |
Native American |
6.3% |
Other |
8.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK Population |
|---|---|
White |
70.1% |
Hispanic |
8.3% |
Black |
4.3% |
Asian |
2.5% |
Native American |
6.3% |
Other |
8.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK
The map below shows diversity in Fairbanks North Star Borough. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the county would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Fairbanks North Star Borough Diversity Score
96
With a diversity score of 96 out of 100, Fairbanks North Star Borough is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Fairbanks North Star Borough's proper boundaries is to the west of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Fairbanks North Star Borough.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
- Denali Borough, AK: less diverse
- Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK: less diverse
- Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK: less diverse
- Copper River Census Area, AK: more diverse
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK: less diverse
- Anchorage Municipality, AK: more diverse
- Chugach Census Area, AK: more diverse
- Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK: less diverse
- Northwest Arctic Borough, AK: less diverse
- North Slope Borough, AK: more diverse
Counties with Similar Populations
- Wicomico County, MD: less diverse
- Elmore County, AL: less diverse
- St. Clair County, AL: less diverse
- Island County, WA: less diverse
- Josephine County, OR: less diverse
- Christian County, MO: less diverse
- Campbell County, KY: less diverse
- Calvert County, MD: less diverse
- Burke County, NC: less diverse
- Bowie County, TX: less diverse