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Census Bureau: 12.5% of people in Wrangell City and Borough identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Of the 2,162 citizens living in Wrangell City and Borough in 2021, 87.5% said they were only one race, while 12.5% 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 Wrangell City and Borough who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 59% or 1,275 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 22.9% and totaled 495 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Wrangell City and Borough is 2.5% 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 Wrangell City and Borough.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Wrangell City and Borough
White [59%]American Indian or Alaska Native [22.9%]Multiracial [12.5%]Ethnicities < 5% [5.6%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Wrangell City and Borough
Estimated Total
White1,275
American Indian or Alaska Native495
Multiracial271
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander45
Asian41
Some Other Race32
African American3
Source: US Census Bureau

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