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Census Bureau: 7% of people in Pitkin County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Of the 17,471 citizens living in Pitkin County in 2021, 93% said they were only one race, while 7% 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 Pitkin County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 88% or 15,369 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Pitkin County is 1.4% 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 Pitkin County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Pitkin County
White [88%]Multiracial [7%]Ethnicities < 5% [5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Pitkin County
Estimated Total
White15,369
Multiracial1,226
Some Other Race417
Asian407
American Indian or Alaska Native29
African American23
Source: US Census Bureau

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