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Census Bureau: 4.6% of people in Natrona County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

Of the 79,382 citizens living in Natrona County in 2021, 95.4% said they were only one race, while 4.6% 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 Natrona County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 92.2% or 73,169 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 1% and totaled 791 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Natrona County is 0.3% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.9%.

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 Natrona County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Natrona County
White [92.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Natrona County
Estimated Total
White73,169
Multiracial3,641
American Indian or Alaska Native791
Some Other Race776
African American596
Asian379
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander30
Source: US Census Bureau

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