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Census Bureau: 6.4% of people in Skagit 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 128,228 citizens living in Skagit 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 Skagit County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 79.4% or 101,807 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Skagit County is 2.2% lower than the state average, which stands at 8.6%.

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 Skagit County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Skagit County
White [79.4%]Some Other Race [9.5%]Multiracial [6.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Skagit County
Estimated Total
White101,807
Some Other Race12,194
Multiracial8,224
Asian2,492
American Indian or Alaska Native2,291
African American961
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander259
Source: US Census Bureau

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