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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Census Bureau: 5.3% of people in Butte County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Of the 10,167 citizens living in Butte County in 2021, 94.7% said they were only one race, while 5.3% 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 Butte County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 91% or 9,256 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 1.7% and totaled 172 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Butte County is 0.9% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.4%.

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 Butte County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Butte County
White [91%]Multiracial [5.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [3.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Butte County
Estimated Total
White9,256
Multiracial539
American Indian or Alaska Native172
Some Other Race109
African American43
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander25
Asian23
Source: US Census Bureau

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