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Census Bureau: 15.8% of people in Yakutat City and Borough identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

Of the 562 citizens living in Yakutat City and Borough in 2021, 84.2% said they were only one race, while 15.8% 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 Yakutat City and Borough who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 31.3% or 176 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 31.3% and totaled 176 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Yakutat City and Borough is 5.8% 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 Yakutat City and Borough.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Yakutat City and Borough
White [31.3%]American Indian or Alaska Native [31.3%]Multiracial [15.8%]Asian [14.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.4%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Yakutat City and Borough
Estimated Total
White176
American Indian or Alaska Native176
Multiracial89
Asian80
Some Other Race21
African American18
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander2
Source: US Census Bureau

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