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Census Bureau: 1.2% of people in McCone 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 1,805 citizens living in McCone County in 2021, 98.8% said they were only one race, while 1.2% 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 McCone County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 93.6% or 1,689 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 3.5% and totaled 64 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in McCone County is 3.3% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.5%.

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 McCone County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in McCone County
White [93.6%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in McCone County
Estimated Total
White1,689
American Indian or Alaska Native64
Asian30
Multiracial22
Source: US Census Bureau

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