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Census Bureau: 14.9% of people in Mahnomen County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

Of the 5,429 citizens living in Mahnomen County in 2021, 85.1% said they were only one race, while 14.9% 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 Mahnomen County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 45.9% or 2,490 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 37.4% and totaled 2,032 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Mahnomen County is 10.3% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

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 Mahnomen County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Mahnomen County
White [45.9%]American Indian or Alaska Native [37.4%]Multiracial [14.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Mahnomen County
Estimated Total
White2,490
American Indian or Alaska Native2,032
Multiracial808
African American65
Asian20
Some Other Race9
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander5
Source: US Census Bureau

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