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Census Bureau: 13.1% of people in Sutter 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 99,080 citizens living in Sutter County in 2021, 86.9% said they were only one race, while 13.1% 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 Sutter County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 58.5% or 57,951 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 16.4% and totaled 16,230 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Sutter County is 2.4% higher 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 Sutter County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Sutter County
White [58.5%]Asian [16.4%]Multiracial [13.1%]Some Other Race [8.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [3.8%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Sutter County
Estimated Total
White57,951
Asian16,230
Multiracial13,021
Some Other Race8,077
African American1,878
American Indian or Alaska Native1,358
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander565
Source: US Census Bureau

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