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Census Bureau: 6.1% of people in Laramie 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 99,905 citizens living in Laramie County in 2021, 93.9% said they were only one race, while 6.1% 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 Laramie County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 86.2% or 86,159 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Laramie County is 1.2% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.9%.

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 Laramie County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Laramie County
White [86.2%]Multiracial [6.1%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Laramie County
Estimated Total
White86,159
Multiracial6,090
Some Other Race3,127
African American2,394
Asian1,128
American Indian or Alaska Native950
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander57
Source: US Census Bureau

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