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Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Census Bureau: 5.8% of people in Cascade County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Of the 84,178 citizens living in Cascade County in 2021, 94.2% said they were only one race, while 5.8% 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 Cascade County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 86% or 72,378 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 4% and totaled 3,403 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Cascade County is 1.3% higher 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 Cascade County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Cascade County
White [86%]Multiracial [5.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [8.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Cascade County
Estimated Total
White72,378
Multiracial4,911
American Indian or Alaska Native3,403
Some Other Race1,480
African American1,228
Asian755
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander23
Source: US Census Bureau

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