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Census Bureau: 13.7% of people in Grant County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Of the 28,178 citizens living in Grant County in 2021, 86.3% said they were only one race, while 13.7% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Grant County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 80.2% or 22,600 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Grant County is 1.3% higher than the state average, which stands at 12.4%.

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. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Grant County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Grant County
White [80.2%]Multiracial [13.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Grant County
Estimated Total
White22,600
Multiracial3,849
Some Other Race854
American Indian or Alaska Native409
African American265
Asian198
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander3
Source: US Census Bureau