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Census Bureau: 6.4% of people in Larimer County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Of the 354,670 citizens living in Larimer County in 2021, 93.6% said they were only one race, while 6.4% 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 Larimer County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 87.8% or 311,544 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Larimer County is 2% lower than the state average, which stands at 8.4%.

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 Larimer County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Larimer County
White [87.8%]Multiracial [6.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Larimer County
Estimated Total
White311,544
Multiracial22,525
Some Other Race7,274
Asian7,270
African American3,495
American Indian or Alaska Native2,242
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander320
Source: US Census Bureau

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