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Census Bureau: 4.1% of people in Park 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 29,664 citizens living in Park County in 2021, 95.9% said they were only one race, while 4.1% 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 Park County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 92.9% or 27,569 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Park County is 0.8% lower 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 Park County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Park County
White [92.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.1%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Park County
Estimated Total
White27,569
Multiracial1,205
Some Other Race368
American Indian or Alaska Native219
African American202
Asian101
Source: US Census Bureau

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