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Census Bureau: 2.7% of people in Glacier County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

Of the 13,827 citizens living in Glacier County in 2021, 97.3% said they were only one race, while 2.7% 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 Glacier County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was American Indian or Alaska Native, comprising 63.3% or 8,752 individuals. Following them, white accounted for 30.8% and totaled 4,254 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Glacier County is 1.8% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.5%.

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 Glacier County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Glacier County
American Indian or Alaska Native [63.3%]White [30.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Glacier County
Estimated Total
American Indian or Alaska Native8,752
White4,254
Multiracial370
Some Other Race286
Asian86
African American42
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander37
Source: US Census Bureau

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