Census Bureau: 2.2% of people in Sanpete County identified as multiracial in 2021

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

By Central Utah News

Nov 3, 2023

Of the 28,458 citizens living in Sanpete County in 2021, 97.8% said they were only one race, while 2.2% 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 Sanpete County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 87% or 24,761 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Sanpete County is 3.4% lower than 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 Sanpete County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Sanpete County

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Sanpete County

	Estimated Total
White	24,761
Some Other Race	2,265
Multiracial	624
African American	269
Asian	206
American Indian or Alaska Native	169
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	164

Source: US Census Bureau

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