North Idaho Times

Of the 39,464 citizens living in Latah County in 2021, 95% said they were only one race, while 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 Latah County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 89.9% or 35,466 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 2.2% and totaled 850 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Latah County is 0.7% 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 Latah County.

	Estimated Total
White	35,466
Multiracial	1,977
Asian	850
African American	479
American Indian or Alaska Native	376
Some Other Race	277
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	39

Source: US Census Bureau