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

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Of the 2,986 citizens living in Sherman 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 Sherman County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 96.5% or 2,881 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Sherman County is 2.9% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.1%.

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 Sherman County.

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Sherman County
Estimated Total
White2,881
Multiracial65
Some Other Race25
African American6
American Indian or Alaska Native4
Asian4
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1
Source: US Census Bureau

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