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Census Bureau: 5.7% of people in Idaho identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Of the 1,811,617 citizens living in Idaho in 2021, 94.3% said they were only one race, while 5.7% 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 Idaho who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 86.5% or 1,567,799 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Idaho is lower than the national average, which stands at 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 article 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 Idaho.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Idaho
White [86.5%]Multiracial [5.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.8%]

Estimated Count of Racial Groups in Idaho in 2021
Estimated Total
White1,567,799
Multiracial103,310
Some Other Race77,835
Asian24,616
American Indian or Alaska Native22,799
African American12,242
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander3,016
Source: US Census Bureau

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