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Census Bureau: 9.4% of people in Elko County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Of the 53,420 citizens living in Elko County in 2021, 90.6% said they were only one race, while 9.4% 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 Elko County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 75.6% or 40,362 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Elko County is 0.9% lower than the state average, which stands at 10.3%.

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 Elko County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Elko County
White [75.6%]Multiracial [9.4%]Some Other Race [7.1%]American Indian or Alaska Native [5.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [2.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Elko County
Estimated Total
White40,362
Multiracial5,040
Some Other Race3,816
American Indian or Alaska Native2,859
Asian658
African American575
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander110
Source: US Census Bureau

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