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Census Bureau: 17.4% of people in Sitka City and Borough identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

Of the 8,518 citizens living in Sitka City and Borough in 2021, 82.6% said they were only one race, while 17.4% 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 Sitka City and Borough who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 63.5% or 5,413 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 10.3% and totaled 881 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Sitka City and Borough is 7.4% higher than the state average, which stands at 10%.

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 Sitka City and Borough.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Sitka City and Borough
White [63.5%]Multiracial [17.4%]American Indian or Alaska Native [10.3%]Asian [7.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [1.5%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Sitka City and Borough
Estimated Total
White5,413
Multiracial1,483
American Indian or Alaska Native881
Asian621
Some Other Race66
African American51
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander3
Source: US Census Bureau

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