Census Bureau: 7.7% of people in Chelan County identified as multiracial in 2021

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

By Wenatchee Times

Nov 3, 2023

Of the 78,508 citizens living in Chelan County in 2021, 92.3% said they were only one race, while 7.7% 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 Chelan County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 72.3% or 56,789 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Chelan County is 0.9% lower than the state average, which stands at 8.6%.

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 Chelan County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Chelan County

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Chelan County

	Estimated Total
White	56,789
Some Other Race	14,147
Multiracial	6,008
Asian	635
American Indian or Alaska Native	558
African American	339
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	32

Source: US Census Bureau

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