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Of the 3,690 citizens living in Sweet Grass County in 2021, 98.2% said they were only one race, while 1.8% 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 Sweet Grass County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 95.1% or 3,508 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 2.2% and totaled 83 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Sweet Grass County is 2.7% 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 Sweet Grass County.

	Estimated Total
White	3,508
African American	83
Multiracial	67
American Indian or Alaska Native	29
Asian	3

Source: US Census Bureau