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Census Bureau: 6.8% of people in Cassia 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 24,469 citizens living in Cassia County in 2021, 93.2% said they were only one race, while 6.8% 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 Cassia County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 83.3% or 20,394 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Cassia County is 1.1% higher than the state average, which stands at 5.7%.

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 Cassia County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Cassia County
White [83.3%]Some Other Race [8%]Multiracial [6.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Cassia County
Estimated Total
White20,394
Some Other Race1,961
Multiracial1,674
American Indian or Alaska Native316
Asian88
African American20
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander16
Source: US Census Bureau

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