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Census Bureau: 7.3% of people in Mono County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau

Of the 13,291 citizens living in Mono County in 2021, 92.7% said they were only one race, while 7.3% 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 Mono County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 80.3% or 10,677 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Mono County is 3.4% lower than the state average, which stands at 10.7%.

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 Mono County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Mono County
White [80.3%]Multiracial [7.3%]Some Other Race [5.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Mono County
Estimated Total
White10,677
Multiracial975
Some Other Race786
Asian613
American Indian or Alaska Native222
African American18
Source: US Census Bureau

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