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Census Bureau: 6.3% of people in Golden Valley 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 1,812 citizens living in Golden Valley County in 2021, 93.7% said they were only one race, while 6.3% 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 Golden Valley County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 91.4% or 1,657 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 2.1% and totaled 38 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Golden Valley County is 2.4% higher 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 Golden Valley County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Golden Valley County
White [91.4%]Multiracial [6.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [2.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Golden Valley County
Estimated Total
White1,657
Multiracial115
American Indian or Alaska Native38
African American2
Source: US Census Bureau

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