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Census Bureau: 3.3% of people in Piute County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

Of the 1,809 citizens living in Piute County in 2021, 96.7% said they were only one race, while 3.3% 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 Piute County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 94.5% or 1,709 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Piute County is 2.3% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.6%.

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 Piute County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Piute County
White [94.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Piute County
Estimated Total
White1,709
Multiracial60
Some Other Race35
African American5
Source: US Census Bureau

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