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Friday, March 14, 2025

Census Bureau: 4.2% of people in Power 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 7,854 citizens living in Power County in 2021, 95.8% said they were only one race, while 4.2% 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 Power County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 75.8% or 5,954 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Power County is 1.5% 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 Power County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Power County
White [75.8%]Some Other Race [14.2%]American Indian or Alaska Native [5.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Power County
Estimated Total
White5,954
Some Other Race1,113
American Indian or Alaska Native455
Multiracial329
African American3
Source: US Census Bureau

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