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Census Bureau: 4.9% of people in Stevens County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Of the 46,057 citizens living in Stevens County in 2021, 95.1% said they were only one race, while 4.9% 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 Stevens County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 88.3% or 40,654 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 4.9% and totaled 2,259 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Stevens County is 3.7% 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 Stevens County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Stevens County
White [88.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [11.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Stevens County
Estimated Total
White40,654
Multiracial2,277
American Indian or Alaska Native2,259
Some Other Race325
Asian296
African American166
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander80
Source: US Census Bureau

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