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Friday, November 22, 2024

Census Bureau: 7.5% of people in Lane County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

Of the 380,532 citizens living in Lane County in 2021, 92.5% said they were only one race, while 7.5% 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 Lane County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 84.5% or 321,381 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Lane County is 0.2% lower than the state average, which stands at 7.7%.

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 Lane County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Lane County
White [84.5%]Multiracial [7.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Lane County
Estimated Total
White321,381
Multiracial28,631
Some Other Race12,550
Asian10,158
African American3,955
American Indian or Alaska Native2,870
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander987
Source: US Census Bureau

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