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Census Bureau: 9.8% of people in Alpine 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 1,344 citizens living in Alpine County in 2021, 90.2% said they were only one race, while 9.8% 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 Alpine County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 59.2% or 796 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 28.8% and totaled 387 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Alpine County is 0.9% 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 Alpine County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Alpine County
White [59.2%]American Indian or Alaska Native [28.8%]Multiracial [9.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [2.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Alpine County
Estimated Total
White796
American Indian or Alaska Native387
Multiracial132
Asian10
African American8
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander7
Some Other Race4
Source: US Census Bureau

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