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Of the 74,737 citizens living in Grays Harbor County in 2021, 93.6% said they were only one race, while 6.4% 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 Grays Harbor County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 85.1% or 63,566 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 3.7% and totaled 2,760 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Grays Harbor County is 2.2% 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 Grays Harbor County.

	Estimated Total
White	63,566
Multiracial	4,819
American Indian or Alaska Native	2,760
Some Other Race	1,285
Asian	1,026
African American	1,004
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	277

Source: US Census Bureau