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Thursday, November 21, 2024

Census Bureau: 5.6% of people in Utah County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

Of the 648,265 citizens living in Utah County in 2021, 94.4% said they were only one race, while 5.6% 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 Utah County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 88.2% or 571,530 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Utah County is the same as the state average, which stands at 5.6%.

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 Utah County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Utah County
White [88.2%]Multiracial [5.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Utah County
Estimated Total
White571,530
Multiracial36,619
Some Other Race18,223
Asian9,130
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander5,066
African American4,244
American Indian or Alaska Native3,453
Source: US Census Bureau