Census Bureau: 7.3% of people in Canyon County identified as multiracial in 2021

USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

By Treasure Valley Times

Nov 3, 2023

Of the 227,367 citizens living in Canyon County in 2021, 92.7% said they were only one race, while 7.3% 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 Canyon County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 78.4% or 178,174 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Canyon County is 1.6% higher than the state average, which stands at 5.7%.

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 Canyon County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Canyon County

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Canyon County

	Estimated Total
White	178,174
Some Other Race	26,932
Multiracial	16,503
American Indian or Alaska Native	2,194
Asian	1,710
African American	1,253
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	601

Source: US Census Bureau

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