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Census Bureau: 6.6% of people in Josephine County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

Of the 87,686 citizens living in Josephine County in 2021, 93.4% said they were only one race, while 6.6% 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 Josephine County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 89.7% or 78,668 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Josephine County is 1.1% lower than the state average, which stands at 7.7%.

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 Josephine County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Josephine County
White [89.7%]Multiracial [6.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [3.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Josephine County
Estimated Total
White78,668
Multiracial5,758
Some Other Race1,241
Asian804
American Indian or Alaska Native607
African American565
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander43
Source: US Census Bureau

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