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Census Bureau: 6.1% of people in Nevada County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Of the 102,090 citizens living in Nevada County in 2021, 93.9% said they were only one race, while 6.1% 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 Nevada County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 90.5% or 92,393 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Nevada County is 4.6% 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 Nevada County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Nevada County
White [90.5%]Multiracial [6.1%]Ethnicities < 5% [3.4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Nevada County
Estimated Total
White92,393
Multiracial6,190
Some Other Race1,231
Asian1,201
American Indian or Alaska Native500
African American427
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander148
Source: US Census Bureau

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