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Census Bureau: 4.6% of people in Bonner 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 46,481 citizens living in Bonner County in 2021, 95.4% said they were only one race, while 4.6% 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 Bonner County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 92.6% or 43,036 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Bonner County is 1.1% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.7%.

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 Bonner County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Bonner County
White [92.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Bonner County
Estimated Total
White43,036
Multiracial2,157
Some Other Race419
American Indian or Alaska Native352
Asian309
African American136
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander72
Source: US Census Bureau

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