Magic Valley Times

Of the 15,422 citizens living in Gooding County in 2021, 92.9% said they were only one race, while 7.1% 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 Gooding County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 83.4% or 12,864 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Gooding County is 1.4% 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 Gooding County.

	Estimated Total
White	12,864
Some Other Race	1,117
Multiracial	1,101
American Indian or Alaska Native	263
Asian	44
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	30
African American	3

Source: US Census Bureau