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Census Bureau: 2.5% of people in Blaine County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Of the 7,051 citizens living in Blaine County in 2021, 97.5% said they were only one race, while 2.5% 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 Blaine County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was American Indian or Alaska Native, comprising 52.6% or 3,707 individuals. Following them, white accounted for 43.7% and totaled 3,082 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Blaine County is 2% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.5%.

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 Blaine County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Blaine County
American Indian or Alaska Native [52.6%]White [43.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [3.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Blaine County
Estimated Total
American Indian or Alaska Native3,707
White3,082
Multiracial177
African American56
Some Other Race25
Asian4
Source: US Census Bureau

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