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Census Bureau: 7% of people in Payette County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Of the 24,928 citizens living in Payette County in 2021, 93% said they were only one race, while 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 Payette County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 84.5% or 21,069 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Payette County is 1.3% 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 Payette County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Payette County
White [84.5%]Multiracial [7%]Some Other Race [6.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Payette County
Estimated Total
White21,069
Multiracial1,749
Some Other Race1,678
American Indian or Alaska Native209
Asian171
African American48
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander4
Source: US Census Bureau

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