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Census Bureau: 3.4% of people in Fremont 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 6,702 citizens living in Fremont County in 2021, 96.6% said they were only one race, while 3.4% 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 Fremont County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 94.7% or 6,349 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Fremont County is 0.5% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.9%.

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 Fremont County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Fremont County
White [94.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Fremont County
Estimated Total
White6,349
Multiracial226
Some Other Race79
African American31
American Indian or Alaska Native17
Source: US Census Bureau

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