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Census Bureau: 9.7% of people in Napa County identified as multiracial in 2021

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

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

Of the 138,795 citizens living in Napa County in 2021, 90.3% said they were only one race, while 9.7% 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 Napa County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 67% or 92,927 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Napa County is 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 Napa County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Napa County
White [67%]Some Other Race [12.5%]Multiracial [9.7%]Asian [7.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [3%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Napa County
Estimated Total
White92,927
Some Other Race17,407
Multiracial13,414
Asian10,786
African American2,851
American Indian or Alaska Native1,108
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander302
Source: US Census Bureau

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