Census Bureau: 4.5% of people in Fremont County identified as multiracial in 2021

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

By East Idaho Times

Dec 1, 2023

Of the 13,370 citizens living in Fremont County in 2021, 95.5% said they were only one race, while 4.5% 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 Fremont County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 92.9% or 12,419 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Fremont County is 1.2% lower 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 Fremont County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Fremont County

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Fremont County

	Estimated Total
White	12,419
Multiracial	602
Some Other Race	251
African American	49
American Indian or Alaska Native	26
Asian	23

Source: US Census Bureau

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