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Census Bureau: 3.6% of people in Modoc 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 8,723 citizens living in Modoc County in 2021, 96.4% said they were only one race, while 3.6% 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 Modoc County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 85% or 7,416 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Modoc County is 7.1% lower than the state average, which stands at 10.7%.

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 Modoc County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Modoc County
White [85%]Some Other Race [5.1%]Ethnicities < 5% [9.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Modoc County
Estimated Total
White7,416
Some Other Race448
Multiracial311
American Indian or Alaska Native309
African American172
Asian67
Source: US Census Bureau

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