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Census Bureau: 9.2% of people in Washoe 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 479,758 citizens living in Washoe County in 2021, 90.8% said they were only one race, while 9.2% 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 Washoe County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 70.7% or 339,331 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Washoe County is 1.1% lower than the state average, which stands at 10.3%.

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 Washoe County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Washoe County
White [70.7%]Some Other Race [10.1%]Multiracial [9.2%]Asian [5.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Washoe County
Estimated Total
White339,331
Some Other Race48,622
Multiracial44,371
Asian26,024
African American11,734
American Indian or Alaska Native6,245
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander3,431
Source: US Census Bureau

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