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Census Bureau: 5.6% of people in Fremont 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 39,434 citizens living in Fremont County in 2021, 94.4% said they were only one race, while 5.6% 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 Fremont County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 71.5% or 28,188 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 20.2% and totaled 7,957 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Fremont County is 0.7% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.9%.

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 Fremont County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Fremont County
White [71.5%]American Indian or Alaska Native [20.2%]Multiracial [5.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [2.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Fremont County
Estimated Total
White28,188
American Indian or Alaska Native7,957
Multiracial2,200
Some Other Race689
African American198
Asian175
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander27
Source: US Census Bureau

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