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Census Bureau: 5.9% of people in Camas County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 1,044 citizens living in Camas County in 2021, 94.1% said they were only one race, while 5.9% 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 Camas County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 93.6% or 977 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Camas County is 0.2% 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 Camas County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Camas County
White [93.6%]Multiracial [5.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [0.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Camas County
Estimated Total
White977
Multiracial62
Some Other Race5
Source: US Census Bureau

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