Census Bureau: 4.2% of people in Grant County identified as multiracial in 2021

USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

By East Oregon News

Dec 15, 2023

Of the 7,225 citizens living in Grant County in 2021, 95.8% said they were only one race, while 4.2% 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 Grant County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 92.8% or 6,702 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Grant County is 3.5% lower than the state average, which stands at 7.7%.

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 Grant County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Grant County

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Grant County

	Estimated Total
White	6,702
Multiracial	305
Some Other Race	85
American Indian or Alaska Native	73
Asian	40
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	16
African American	4

Source: US Census Bureau

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