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Census Bureau: 3.4% of people in Delta County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

Of the 31,133 citizens living in Delta County in 2021, 96.6% said they were only one race, while 3.4% 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 Delta County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 91.7% or 28,539 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Delta County is 5% lower than the state average, which stands at 8.4%.

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 Delta County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Delta County
White [91.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [8.3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Delta County
Estimated Total
White28,539
Multiracial1,072
Some Other Race643
African American418
Asian288
American Indian or Alaska Native173
Source: US Census Bureau

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Hotchkiss• Orchard City• Crawford• Paonia• Cedaredge• Delta City

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