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Census Bureau: 10.2% of people in Ferry 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 7,198 citizens living in Ferry County in 2021, 89.8% said they were only one race, while 10.2% 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 Ferry County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 72.9% or 5,249 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 15.8% and totaled 1,136 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Ferry County is 1.6% higher than the state average, which stands at 8.6%.

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 Ferry County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Ferry County
White [72.9%]American Indian or Alaska Native [15.8%]Multiracial [10.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Ferry County
Estimated Total
White5,249
American Indian or Alaska Native1,136
Multiracial732
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander36
African American21
Asian14
Some Other Race10
Source: US Census Bureau

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