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Of the 10,488 citizens living in Carbon County in 2021, 98% said they were only one race, while 2% 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 Carbon County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 95.5% or 10,013 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 0.7% and totaled 77 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Carbon County is 2.5% 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 Carbon County.

	Estimated Total
White	10,013
Multiracial	215
African American	77
Some Other Race	68
American Indian or Alaska Native	58
Asian	44
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	13

Source: US Census Bureau