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Of the 16,851 citizens living in Gunnison 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 Gunnison County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 92.6% or 15,609 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Gunnison County is 4.2% lower than the state average, which stands at 8.4%.

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 Gunnison County.

	Estimated Total
White	15,609
Multiracial	711
Some Other Race	191
African American	149
American Indian or Alaska Native	120
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	44
Asian	27

Source: US Census Bureau