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Census Bureau: 7.5% of people in Walla Walla County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

Of the 62,168 citizens living in Walla Walla County in 2021, 92.5% said they were only one race, while 7.5% 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 Walla Walla County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 80% or 49,721 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Walla Walla County is 1.1% 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 Walla Walla County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Walla Walla County
White [80%]Some Other Race [7.5%]Multiracial [7.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Walla Walla County
Estimated Total
White49,721
Some Other Race4,682
Multiracial4,662
African American1,137
Asian1,003
American Indian or Alaska Native840
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander123
Source: US Census Bureau

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