North Idaho Times

Of the 41,820 citizens living in Nez Perce County in 2021, 96.1% said they were only one race, while 3.9% 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 Nez Perce County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 88.9% or 37,164 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 5.4% and totaled 2,267 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Nez Perce County is 1.8% 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 Nez Perce County.

	Estimated Total
White	37,164
American Indian or Alaska Native	2,267
Multiracial	1,625
Asian	393
Some Other Race	292
African American	48
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	31

Source: US Census Bureau