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Census Bureau: 8.9% of people in Siskiyou County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

Of the 44,151 citizens living in Siskiyou County in 2021, 91.1% said they were only one race, while 8.9% 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 Siskiyou County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 81.8% or 36,110 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 3.4% and totaled 1,488 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Siskiyou County is 1.8% lower than the state average, which stands at 10.7%.

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 Siskiyou County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Siskiyou County
White [81.8%]Multiracial [8.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [9.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Siskiyou County
Estimated Total
White36,110
Multiracial3,951
American Indian or Alaska Native1,488
Some Other Race1,018
African American763
Asian650
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander171
Source: US Census Bureau

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