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Census Bureau: 5.8% of people in Teton 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 11,490 citizens living in Teton County in 2021, 94.2% said they were only one race, while 5.8% 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 Teton County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 86% or 9,884 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Teton County is 0.1% higher 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 Teton County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Teton County
White [86%]Some Other Race [6.4%]Multiracial [5.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Teton County
Estimated Total
White9,884
Some Other Race738
Multiracial662
American Indian or Alaska Native206
Source: US Census Bureau

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