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Census Bureau: 8.4% of people in Colorado 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 5,723,176 citizens living in Colorado in 2021, 91.6% said they were only one race, while 8.4% 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 Colorado who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 78.8% or 4,507,448 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Colorado is higher than the national average, which stands at 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 article 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 Colorado.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Colorado
White [78.8%]Multiracial [8.4%]Ethnicities < 5% [12.8%]

Estimated Count of Racial Groups in Colorado in 2021
Estimated Total
White4,507,448
Multiracial478,070
Some Other Race258,867
African American234,065
Asian183,391
American Indian or Alaska Native53,143
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander8,192
Source: US Census Bureau

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