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Census Bureau: 10.2% of people in Colfax County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Of the 10,608 citizens living in Colfax 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 Colfax County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 69.5% or 7,376 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Colfax County is 5.1% higher than the state average, which stands at 5.1%.

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 Colfax County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Colfax County
White [69.5%]Some Other Race [12.7%]Multiracial [10.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Colfax County
Estimated Total
White7,376
Some Other Race1,350
Multiracial1,085
American Indian or Alaska Native449
African American287
Asian59
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander2
Source: US Census Bureau

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