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Census Bureau: 6.8% of people in Spokane 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 531,477 citizens living in Spokane 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 Spokane County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 85.8% or 455,903 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 2.2% and totaled 11,784 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Spokane County is 1.8% lower than the state average, which stands at 8.6%.

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 Spokane County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Spokane County
White [85.8%]Multiracial [6.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Spokane County
Estimated Total
White455,903
Multiracial35,889
Asian11,784
African American9,606
Some Other Race8,861
American Indian or Alaska Native6,167
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander3,267
Source: US Census Bureau

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