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Census Bureau: 4.4% of people in Lewis and Clark County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

Of the 70,340 citizens living in Lewis and Clark County in 2021, 95.6% said they were only one race, while 4.4% 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 Lewis and Clark County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 92.6% or 65,139 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 1.1% and totaled 807 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Lewis and Clark County is 0.1% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.5%.

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 Lewis and Clark County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Lewis and Clark County
White [92.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Lewis and Clark County
Estimated Total
White65,139
Multiracial3,128
American Indian or Alaska Native807
Some Other Race509
Asian423
African American334
Source: US Census Bureau

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