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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Census Bureau: 5.9% of people in Weber County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

Of the 259,390 citizens living in Weber County in 2021, 94.1% said they were only one race, while 5.9% 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 Weber County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 85.9% or 222,933 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Weber County is 0.3% higher than the state average, which stands at 5.6%.

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 Weber County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Weber County
White [85.9%]Multiracial [5.9%]Ethnicities < 5% [8.2%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Weber County
Estimated Total
White222,933
Multiracial15,323
Some Other Race12,445
Asian3,570
African American2,753
American Indian or Alaska Native1,709
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander657
Source: US Census Bureau