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Of the 63,395 citizens living in Belknap 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 Belknap County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 95.3% or 60,417 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 1.2% and totaled 769 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Belknap County is 1.7% lower than the state average, which stands at 3.7%.

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 Belknap County.

	Estimated Total
White	60,417
Multiracial	1,291
Asian	769
African American	381
Some Other Race	339
American Indian or Alaska Native	194
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	4

Source: US Census Bureau