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Of the 19,631 citizens living in Plumas County in 2021, 93.9% said they were only one race, while 6.1% 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 Plumas County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 88.6% or 17,401 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 1.9% and totaled 370 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Plumas County is 4.6% 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 Plumas County.

	Estimated Total
White	17,401
Multiracial	1,199
American Indian or Alaska Native	370
African American	343
Some Other Race	152
Asian	139
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	27

Source: US Census Bureau