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Census Bureau: 4.1% of people in Gallatin County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

Of the 116,725 citizens living in Gallatin County in 2021, 95.9% said they were only one race, while 4.1% 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 Gallatin County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 92.1% or 107,549 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 1.3% and totaled 1,510 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Gallatin County is 0.4% 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 Gallatin County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Gallatin County
White [92.1%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.9%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Gallatin County
Estimated Total
White107,549
Multiracial4,843
Asian1,510
Some Other Race1,324
American Indian or Alaska Native1,012
African American483
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander4
Source: US Census Bureau

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