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Census Bureau: 7.1% of people in Clearwater County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Of the 8,525 citizens living in Clearwater County in 2021, 92.9% said they were only one race, while 7.1% 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 Clearwater County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 84.3% or 7,189 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 7.3% and totaled 623 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Clearwater County is 2.5% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

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 Clearwater County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Clearwater County
White [84.3%]American Indian or Alaska Native [7.3%]Multiracial [7.1%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Clearwater County
Estimated Total
White7,189
American Indian or Alaska Native623
Multiracial608
Asian58
Some Other Race35
African American12
Source: US Census Bureau

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