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Census Bureau: 11.5% of people in Malheur 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 31,313 citizens living in Malheur County in 2021, 88.5% said they were only one race, while 11.5% 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 Malheur County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 79.7% or 24,957 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Malheur County is 3.8% higher 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 Malheur County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Malheur County
White [79.7%]Multiracial [11.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [8.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Malheur County
Estimated Total
White24,957
Multiracial3,613
Some Other Race1,369
American Indian or Alaska Native660
Asian338
African American303
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander73
Source: US Census Bureau

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