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Census Bureau: 8.4% of people in Okanogan County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

Of the 41,966 citizens living in Okanogan County in 2021, 91.6% said they were only one race, while 8.4% 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 Okanogan County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 69.6% or 29,219 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Okanogan County is 0.2% lower 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 Okanogan County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Okanogan County
White [69.6%]Some Other Race [11.4%]American Indian or Alaska Native [9.7%]Multiracial [8.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [0.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Okanogan County
Estimated Total
White29,219
Some Other Race4,789
American Indian or Alaska Native4,082
Multiracial3,505
Asian223
African American102
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander46
Source: US Census Bureau

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