Dearing, KS Demographics

A map of Dearing's Population by Race

Dearing, Kansas has an estimated population of 279, a large decrease from the 382 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.9% White, 6.5% Multiracial, 4.3% Asian, 4.3% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dearing, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dearing has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Dearing, that probability was 39.2% in 2020 and 27.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dearing is ranked the 381st most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Dearing was ranked the 330th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dearing's White Population

237 residents of Dearing, or 84.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dearing is considerably higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Dearing ranks 632nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dearing's White population has declined by an estimated 18.8%. White residents' share of Dearing's population has increased from 76.4% to 84.9%.

Dearing is more White than neighboring Coffeyville (60.7% White), South Coffeyville (58.3% White), Tyro (80.2% White), Liberty (78.2% White), and Independence (82.4% White).

Dearing's Black Population

0 residents of Dearing, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dearing is lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Dearing ranks 405th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dearing's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Dearing's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Dearing is less Black than neighboring Coffeyville (10.2% Black), South Coffeyville (0.6% Black), and Independence (1.9% Black).

Dearing's Asian Population

12 residents of Dearing, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dearing is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Dearing ranks 100th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dearing's Asian population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Asian residents' share of Dearing's population has increased from 1.0% to 4.3%.

Dearing is more Asian than neighboring Coffeyville (0.1% Asian), South Coffeyville (0.1% Asian), Tyro (0% Asian), Liberty (0% Asian), and Independence (0% Asian).

Dearing's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Dearing, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dearing is considerably lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Dearing ranks 534th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dearing's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Dearing's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.0%.

Dearing is less Hispanic than neighboring Coffeyville (17.4% Hispanic), South Coffeyville (3.9% Hispanic), Liberty (1.8% Hispanic), and Independence (8.1% Hispanic).

Dearing's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Dearing, or 4.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dearing is slightly higher than in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Dearing ranks 25th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dearing's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dearing's population has decreased from 6.3% to 4.3%.

Dearing is more Native American/Other than neighboring Coffeyville (1.2% Native American/Other), Liberty (0.9% Native American/Other), and Independence (1.7% Native American/Other). Dearing is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Coffeyville (19.7% Native American/Other), and Tyro (14.6% Native American/Other).

Dearing's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Dearing, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dearing is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Dearing ranks 14th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dearing's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 66.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Dearing's population has decreased from 13.9% to 6.5%.

Dearing is more Multiracial than neighboring Tyro (5.2% Multiracial), and Independence (6% Multiracial). Dearing is less Multiracial than neighboring Coffeyville (10.4% Multiracial), South Coffeyville (17.3% Multiracial), and Liberty (19.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.