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Census Bureau: 6.4% of people in Owyhee County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 11,815 citizens living in Owyhee County in 2021, 93.6% said they were only one race, while 6.4% 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 Owyhee County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 76.4% or 9,029 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Owyhee County is 0.7% 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 Owyhee County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Owyhee County
White [76.4%]Some Other Race [13.4%]Multiracial [6.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [3.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Owyhee County
Estimated Total
White9,029
Some Other Race1,584
Multiracial756
American Indian or Alaska Native372
African American48
Asian26
Source: US Census Bureau

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