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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Census Bureau: 8.8% of people in Carson City 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 57,957 citizens living in Carson City in 2021, 91.2% said they were only one race, while 8.8% 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 Carson City who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 76.7% or 44,463 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Carson City is 1.5% 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 Carson City.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Carson City
White [76.7%]Multiracial [8.8%]Some Other Race [7.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Carson City
Estimated Total
White44,463
Multiracial5,080
Some Other Race4,543
Asian1,534
American Indian or Alaska Native1,163
African American1,132
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander42
Source: US Census Bureau

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