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Census Bureau: 3% of people in Tripp County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Of the 5,615 citizens living in Tripp County in 2021, 97% said they were only one race, while 3% 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 Tripp County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 79.6% or 4,472 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 16% and totaled 897 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Tripp County is 1.4% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.4%.

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 Tripp County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Tripp County
White [79.6%]American Indian or Alaska Native [16%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Tripp County
Estimated Total
White4,472
American Indian or Alaska Native897
Multiracial169
African American40
Asian29
Some Other Race8
Source: US Census Bureau

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