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Census Bureau: 18.8% of people in Yuma 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 202,944 citizens living in Yuma County in 2021, 81.2% said they were only one race, while 18.8% 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 Yuma County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 66.5% or 134,869 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Yuma County is 8.4% higher than the state average, which stands at 10.4%.

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 Yuma County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Yuma County
White [66.5%]Multiracial [18.8%]Some Other Race [10%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Yuma County
Estimated Total
White134,869
Multiracial38,126
Some Other Race20,381
African American4,192
American Indian or Alaska Native2,965
Asian2,301
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander110
Source: US Census Bureau

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