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Census Bureau: 6.6% of people in Clallam County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

Of the 76,727 citizens living in Clallam County in 2021, 93.4% said they were only one race, while 6.6% 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 Clallam County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 84.9% or 65,166 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 4.1% and totaled 3,173 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Clallam County is 2% lower than the state average, which stands at 8.6%.

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 Clallam County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Clallam County
White [84.9%]Multiracial [6.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [8.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Clallam County
Estimated Total
White65,166
Multiracial5,094
American Indian or Alaska Native3,173
Some Other Race1,337
Asian1,151
African American789
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander17
Source: US Census Bureau

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